Competitive Revision Supplements to Existing AHRQ Grants and Cooperative Agreements to Enhance Workforce Diversity in Health Services Research
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Agency for Health Care Research and Quality (HHS-AHRQ)

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Others

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Health

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Grant

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Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes
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    The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) is offering a funding opportunity titled "Competitive Revision Supplements to Existing AHRQ Grants and Cooperative Agreements to Enhance Workforce Diversity in Health Services Research." This initiative aims to support Program Directors and Principal Investigators holding specific types of research grants by providing funds for competitive revisions that enhance the diversity of the research workforce, particularly by recruiting and supporting individuals from underrepresented backgrounds, including those with disabilities. This funding opportunity is crucial for fostering an inclusive health services research landscape that reflects the diversity of American society. Interested applicants must adhere to specific eligibility criteria and submission guidelines, with key deadlines for applications set for June 26, October 26, and February 26, leading up to the final close date of February 28, 2025. For further inquiries, applicants can contact AHRQ at Grant_Queries@ahrq.hhs.gov.

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    The Department of Health and Human Services, through the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), has issued a funding opportunity to enhance workforce diversity in health services research. This initiative invites competitive revision applications to existing AHRQ grants and cooperative agreements, aiming to recruit and support individuals from underrepresented backgrounds, including those with disabilities. Applications are open to those holding specific active research grants, excluding certain award types. Key dates include submission deadlines on June 26, October 26, and February 26, with funding contingent on available resources. The initiative aligns with federal commitments to equity and diversity and seeks to ensure the health services research workforce reflects the diversity of American society. Applicants must follow specific submission and eligibility guidelines, and the criteria for evaluation includes the impact of proposed plans, mentorship quality, and budget adequacy. The program emphasizes engagement with priority populations and requires compliance with various regulations related to data management, publication access, and human subjects protections. Overall, this funding opportunity aims to foster a more inclusive research landscape in health services.
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