AHRQ Mentored Clinical Scientist Research Career Development Award (K08)
ID: 343035Type: 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/343035

Additional Information

http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-22-232.html
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    Description

    The Agency for Health Care Research and Quality (AHRQ) is offering the Mentored Clinical Scientist Research Career Development Award (K08) to support the development of a diverse pool of skilled health services researchers. This funding opportunity aims to provide intensive mentored experiences that include research training and didactics, specifically targeting candidates with clinical doctoral degrees who are committed to enhancing healthcare quality and equity, particularly for underserved populations. The K08 award offers up to $90,000 annually for salary and $25,000 for research-related costs over a project period of 3 to 5 years, with applications due by February 13, 2027. Interested applicants can find more information and guidelines at the provided link and may direct inquiries to Grant_Queries@ahrq.hhs.gov.

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    Grant_Queries@ahrq.hhs.gov
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    The Department of Health and Human Services has issued a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the AHRQ Mentored Clinical Scientist Research Career Development Award (K08). This program aims to foster a diverse pool of skilled health services researchers through an intensive mentored experience that includes research training and didactics. Eligible applicants must have clinical doctoral degrees. The K08 award provides up to $90,000 annually for salary and $25,000 for research-related costs over a project period of 3 to 5 years. AHRQ emphasizes research that enhances healthcare quality and equity, particularly concerning underserved populations. Candidates must work within the U.S. healthcare system, and international research proposals will not be accepted. Institutions applying must demonstrate robust research environments with qualified mentors committed to the candidate's career development. Applications are subject to strict adherence to guidelines, submission rules, and eligibility criteria, which include restrictions on concurrent applications for federal research grants. The review process focuses on the candidate's potential for independence, the quality of the proposed career development plan, and the research project's scientific merit. Overall, this funding opportunity is designed to support the emergence of independent researchers dedicated to improving health services in the U.S.
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