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.
The Fellowship takes place over one full year, with three in-person educational sessions and one virtual education session (online delivery, held between Sessions 1 and 2). The in-person sessions are held in conjunction with the NAPCRG and STFM annual meetings, as follows:
- Session 1 at NAPCRG (Fall; e.g., 2025)
- Session 2 at STFM (Spring; e.g., 2026)
- Session 3 at NAPCRG (Following Fall; e.g., 2026)
- 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
- 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 both for the Fellowship fee and travel expenses for the three in-person meetings. 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).
