Tuyển tập các báo cáo nghiên cứu về y học được đăng trên tạp chí y học quốc tế cung cấp cho các bạn kiến thức về ngành y đề tài: Microfinance as a method of facilitating research in emergency medicine | Hallas et al. Scandinavian Journal of Trauma Resuscitation and Emergency Medicine 2010 18 23 SCANDINAVIAN JOURNAL OF Et emergency medicine COMMENTARY Open Access Microfinance as a method of facilitating research in emergency medicine Peter Hallas Mikkel Brabrand and Lars Folkestad Abstract Microgrants are a novel concept where small grants are used to facilitate research. The concept might have a place in developing emergency medicine research especially in countries where emergency medicine is not established or in new areas of research. Two examples of the beneficial effects of microgrants in emergency medicine research are described. Emergency medicine interest groups and foundations should consider setting up microgrant schemes. Microfinance small loans for minor projects has been successfully used for developing small businesses in developing countries for several years. Microfinance in the form of microgrants has been suggested as a way of facilitating research projects 1 . In this article we discuss the possibilities of using microgrants to facilitate research in emergency medicine and illustrate the concept with two examples. The concept of microgrants in facilitating research Small research projects with minor funding needs are often met with overwhelming administrative requirements when competing for resources. This obstacle can be difficult to overcome especially for new researchers with little or no support from more experienced colleagues. The concept of microgrants is to award small grants to researchers who otherwise would have no access to funding 1 . Like microfinanance has been used to develop local business projects in developing countries research projects suitable for microgrants should focus on local applied health questions. The projects could have immediate benefit for local health and might in the long run lead to a lasting local tradition of research. Microgrant initiatives should include support from experienced fellow researchers if .
