Collaborative Care Grant for Nurses and Pharmacists
Funds research co-led by nurses and pharmacists to advance patient-centered, interprofessional care with measurable outcomes and a focus on healthcare equity.
Funder: ASHP Research and Education Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): August 2026 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Typical award: $25,000–$30,000 for a 1-year project (based on recent cycles)
Summary: Funds research co-led by nurses and pharmacists to advance patient-centered, interprofessional health services, emphasizing measurable outcomes and healthcare equity.
Description
This grant, offered in partnership by the ASHP Foundation and the American Nurses Foundation, supports interprofessional health services research projects that are co-led by a pharmacist and a nurse as co-principal investigators. The program is specifically designed to stimulate patient-centered research that demonstrates meaningful clinical or system-level outcomes. Funded studies typically address objectives such as reducing patient harm, improving care transitions, decreasing hospital admissions, enhancing patient involvement in care, improving quality of life, and optimizing resource utilization for patients with multiple co-morbidities.
Proposals are also expected to include aims that foster a more diverse, inclusive, and equitable healthcare system. Preference is given to projects that measure team-based care or team functioning, in addition to problem-specific outcomes. The grant has a strong track record of supporting innovative, collaborative care models that demonstrate the value of nurse-pharmacist partnerships in diverse clinical settings.
