AHRQ Mentored Research Scientist Career Development Award (K01)
ID: 343746Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Agency for Health Care Research and Quality (HHS-AHRQ)

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Health

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/343746

Additional Information

http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-22-255.html
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    Description

    The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) is offering the Mentored Research Scientist Career Development Award (K01) to support the training of a diverse group of scientists in health services research. This grant aims to provide financial assistance for a structured research experience under mentorship, lasting between three to five years, specifically targeting individuals with a research doctoral degree. The program is crucial for fostering independent research careers that address significant challenges in U.S. healthcare delivery. Eligible applicants include higher education institutions, nonprofit organizations, and state or local governments, with funding covering salary support of up to $90,000 annually and additional research costs. Interested parties must submit their applications by November 9, 2025, and can direct inquiries to Grant_Queries@ahrq.hhs.gov for further information.

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    Grant_Queries@ahrq.hhs.gov
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    Posted
    PA-22-255-Full-Announcement.html
    PA-22-255.html
    The Department of Health and Human Services, through the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), announces the AHRQ Mentored Research Scientist Career Development Award (K01), aimed at supporting the training of a diverse group of scientists in health services research. The award provides financial support for a structured research experience under mentorship, lasting 3-5 years, targeting candidates with a research doctoral degree. Key objectives include fostering independent research careers and addressing U.S. healthcare delivery challenges. Eligible applicants include higher education institutions, nonprofit organizations, and state or local governments; however, for-profit entities and non-U.S. institutions are excluded from leading applications. The funding covers salary support of up to $90,000 annually and additional research costs, with a total project duration not exceeding five years. Priority is given to projects that include underrepresented populations and are consistent with AHRQ's mission to enhance healthcare quality and access. The application process requires adherence to specified guidelines, online submission through Grants.gov or similar platforms, and requires a dedicated mentoring framework. Review criteria focus on the candidate’s potential for independent research, the quality of the training plan, and the proposed research's significance. AHRQ emphasizes systematic approaches to research relevant to priority populations and robust data management practices.
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