Microfinance as a method of facilitating research in emergency medicine

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. © 2010 Hallas et al; licensee BioMed Central Ltd.