AHRQ Health Services Research Dissertation Program (R36)
AHRQ grant supports doctoral students conducting health services research for their dissertation.
This grant is no longer accepting proposals
Agency for Health Care Research and Quality has archived this opportunity.
Funder: Agency for Health Care Research and Quality
Due Dates: April 1, 2026 (Letter of Intent) | March 25, 2026 (Final closing) | May 1, 2026 (Full application; quarterly: Feb 1, May 1, Aug 1, Nov 1)
Funding Amounts: Direct costs: NRSA predoctoral stipend level plus up to $15,000 for additional expenses; project period: 9–17 months; F&A capped at 8%.
Summary: Supports dissertation research in health services as part of a research doctorate, with emphasis on advancing U.S. healthcare quality, access, equity, and safety.
Key Information: Applicant must be a U.S. doctoral student; institution must submit application; no international projects permitted.
Description
This program provides competitive dissertation research support for doctoral candidates conducting original research in health services, aligned with the mission of the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ). The goal is to foster the next generation of health services researchers and advance evidence that improves the safety, quality, accessibility, equity, and affordability of healthcare in the United States. Projects must address AHRQ’s priority areas, such as patient safety, health care quality, access, delivery, outcomes, and health equity. International research is not eligible; all work must focus on U.S. healthcare delivery.
