Value Assessment and Health Outcomes Research Predoctoral Fellowship
The Value Assessment and Health Outcomes Research Predoctoral Fellowship from PhRMA Foundation funds predoctoral research on patient-centered value assessment and health outcomes with required stakeholder engagement.
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Funder: PhRMA Foundation
Due Dates: October 30, 2026
Funding Amounts: $30,000/year for up to 2 years; stipend only; up to $1,000/year may be used for research-related incidentals or U.S. conference travel.
Summary: Supports predoctoral students conducting research on value assessment and health outcomes, with a strong emphasis on patient engagement and innovative evaluation methods.
Key Information: Proposals must include authentic engagement with patients, caregivers, or clinicians to be considered responsive.
Description
This fellowship supports advanced predoctoral students at U.S. universities in conducting research on the value, effectiveness, and delivery of medicines and health care interventions. The program is designed to foster innovative research that incorporates clinical, patient-centered, and economic outcomes, with a clear requirement for meaningful engagement with patients, caregivers, or clinicians throughout the research process. Projects may include empirical analyses or methodological studies focused on value assessment, patient-reported outcomes, health preferences, real-world data, health equity, and the development of patient-centered frameworks or tools. The overarching goal is to advance patient-centered approaches and methodologies in health outcomes research.
