Agency for Health Care Research and Quality

Description

The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) announces its interest in supporting the Mentored Research Scientist Development Award (K01) in health services research.The K01 provides specialized study support for research-trained doctorates (e.g., Ph.D., Sc.D., Dr.P.H.) who are committed to a career in health services research and have the potential to develop into independent investigators.The mission of AHRQ is to improve the quality, safety, efficiency, and effectiveness of health care for all Americans.Applications submitted in response to this FOA must be responsive to Agency goals and priorities, as described below.AHRQ will provide salary and fringe benefits for the K01 recipient for a requested percentage of the candidates institutional salary, of up to $90,000 annually plus associated fringe benefits.Additionally, up to $25,000 per year for research development support, as detailed below, will be provided.

Who can apply

• State governments
• County governments
• City or township governments
• Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
• Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
• Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized)
• Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education)
• Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education)
• Others

Contact

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