Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ)-sponsored National Research Service Award (NRSA) Individual Postdoctoral Fellowship (F32)
ID: 343491Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

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

Eligible Applicants

Public and State Controlled Institutions of Higher Education

Funding Category

Health

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/343491

Additional Information

http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-22-251.html
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    Description

    The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) is offering the National Research Service Award (NRSA) Individual Postdoctoral Fellowship (F32) to support promising postdoctoral candidates in health services research. This fellowship aims to enhance research training for individuals with the potential to become independent investigators, focusing on areas relevant to AHRQ's mission of improving healthcare quality, accessibility, and equity. Eligible applicants include public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, with funding available for up to three years to cover stipends, tuition, fees, and institutional allowances. Interested candidates must submit their applications by August 8, 2025, and can direct inquiries to Grant_Queries@ahrq.hhs.gov for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Grant_Queries@ahrq.hhs.gov
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    PA-22-251.html
    The Department of Health and Human Services has issued a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) through the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) for the National Research Service Award (NRSA) Individual Postdoctoral Fellowship (F32). The initiative aims to support promising candidates in health services research, focusing on topics pertinent to AHRQ's mission of improving healthcare quality, accessibility, and equity. Eligible applicants include higher education institutions, nonprofits, and qualified individuals with relevant doctoral degrees. Applicants can request up to three years of support to enhance their research training under faculty sponsors. The funding covers stipends, tuition, fees, and an institutional allowance. AHRQ emphasizes the inclusion of priority populations and the significance of training in research methodologies and the health-related sciences. Applications are evaluated based on the candidate's qualifications, research project feasibility, mentorship quality, and institutional environment. The grant application process requires adherence to specific guidelines, registrations, and submission procedures via Grants.gov. With an anticipated award start date following peer review, this fellowship aims to cultivate a diverse pool of skilled researchers ready to tackle pressing healthcare challenges. The NOFO underscores AHRQ's commitment to equitable health services and maximizing research impact on healthcare outcomes.
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