The goal of the Survey School Fellowship is to build capacity among family medicine scholars in research that uses survey methodology. The Fellowship includes opportunities for:
- Learning about survey research methodology & how to formulate research questions that are best answered using survey methodology
- Best practices in item design and building a questionnaire
- Deliberate practice in developing research questions & relevant survey items
- Developing and refining a research protocol
- Mentorship to support Fellows in developing competence in survey methodology
By the end of the Fellowship, each Fellow will have created a research proposal that uses survey methodology, including a set of questionnaire items designed according to best practices.
For the 2025-2026 Fellowship year, in person attendance is not required.
- Attend 3 in person sessions** – pre-conference ½ day workshops (do not need to register for the conferences)
- Attend 1 virtual “Abstract-writing Bootcamp” between Session 1 and Session 2
- Meet with mentor virtually at least once (likely 2-3 times) between Sessions 1 and 2, and again between Sessions 2 and 3
- Write a survey project proposal (any topic of your choice), including questionnaire items. This will be supported by the mentor, and will be reviewed and discussed with the other Fellows at Sessions 2 and Session 3
**There are no required in-person sessions for the 2025-2026 fellowship year. While we intend to have three in-person sessions, hybrid or fully virtual options are available for all sessions.
- Abbreviated CV (4 pages), highlighting education, scholarly/research activities, and teaching.
- Personal statement about why applicant wishes to take part in the Fellowship, and how the fellowship aligns with the applicant’s personal goals
- Letter of recommendation from the applicant’s supervisor or Department/Division Chair, including confirmation of protected time for the applicant.
- Confirmation of funding for the Fellowship fee. Fellows are also strongly encouraged to attend the NAPCRG and STFM conferences, although this is not required (can be included in the letter from supervisor/Chair).
