Opportunity Information: Apply for PA 09 229
Apply for PA 09 229
- The Agency for Health Care Research and Quality in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "AHRQ Individual Awards for Postdoctoral Fellows (F32) Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Awards (NRSA)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.225 National Research Service AwardsHealth Services Research Training.
- This funding opportunity was created on Feb 18, 2011 and posted on Jul 2, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 7, 2012. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) County governments State governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education City or township governments.
- Other Eligible Applicants include the following Faith based or Community based Organizations Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized).
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Opportunity Summary:
The AHRQ Individual Awards for Postdoctoral Fellows (F32) Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Awards (NRSA), Funding Opportunity Number PA 09 229, is a discretionary grant program run by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) to support individual postdoctoral fellows who are building research careers in health services research. The central goal is research training: the fellowship is meant for promising applicants who have strong potential to develop into productive, independent investigators whose work aligns with AHRQ's mission and priorities in improving the quality, safety, efficiency, and effectiveness of health care delivery and outcomes through health services research.
This opportunity uses the NIH NRSA F32 mechanism, which is specifically designed for postdoctoral-level individual fellowships. In practice, that means the award is centered on the fellow's development plan and mentored research experience, rather than operating like a typical project grant focused primarily on producing a set of research findings. Applicants are expected to propose a structured training and research plan under the supervision of an appropriate mentor and within a research environment that can support advanced methodological and substantive development in health services research. The intent is to help fellows sharpen their research skills, deepen domain knowledge, and gain the publication, grant-writing, and professional development experience needed to transition to independent research roles.
AHRQ indicates that both the total dollars awarded and the number of fellowships funded are not fixed in advance. Instead, awards depend on several factors: the overall quality and scientific merit of submitted applications, how well proposed work fits AHRQ program priorities, and the availability of funds. This makes competitiveness largely a function of peer review strength and alignment with AHRQ-relevant topics, along with programmatic considerations during final selection.
In terms of administrative details, the posting date is July 2, 2009, with the archived record showing an original and current closing date of September 7, 2012, and an archive date of October 7, 2012, indicating the announcement is historical and no longer accepting applications under that specific posting. The funding instrument type is listed as a grant, and the activity category is health. The CFDA number associated with the program is 93.225, labeled National Research Service Awards Health Services Research Training. The opportunity explicitly notes there is no cost sharing or matching requirement, which means applicants are not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of receiving the award.
Eligible applicants are broad and include public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, state governments, county governments, and city or township governments. Eligibility also extends to Native American tribal governments (federally recognized) and Native American tribal organizations (other than federally recognized tribal governments). The additional eligibility notes also include faith-based or community-based organizations and Indian/Native American tribal governments (other than federally recognized), emphasizing that a range of organizational types may serve as applicant organizations when they can provide an appropriate training setting for the fellow.
For applicants or institutions seeking the full official announcement, the record points to the NIH grants guide page at http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-09-229.html. For access or linking issues, the contact provided is the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) webmaster at FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV.
FAQs: AHRQ Individual Awards for Postdoctoral Fellows (F32) (NRSA) - PA-09-229
What is this grant opportunity?
This opportunity is the AHRQ Individual Awards for Postdoctoral Fellows (F32) Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Awards (NRSA), Funding Opportunity Number PA-09-229. It is a discretionary grant program run by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) to support individual postdoctoral fellows who are building research careers in health services research.
What is the main purpose of the fellowship?
The central goal is research training. The fellowship is intended for promising postdoctoral applicants with strong potential to develop into productive, independent investigators whose work aligns with AHRQ's mission and priorities in improving the quality, safety, efficiency, and effectiveness of health care delivery and outcomes through health services research.
What mechanism does this opportunity use?
This opportunity uses the NIH NRSA F32 mechanism, which is designed specifically for postdoctoral-level individual fellowships.
How is an F32 fellowship different from a typical research project grant?
The award is centered on the fellow's development plan and mentored research experience rather than functioning like a typical project grant focused primarily on producing a defined set of research findings. The emphasis is on structured training and professional development alongside research.
Who is the intended applicant?
The fellowship is meant to support individual postdoctoral fellows. The program description focuses on the fellow's training and career development in health services research.
What kind of plan is an applicant expected to propose?
Applicants are expected to propose a structured training and research plan conducted under the supervision of an appropriate mentor and within a research environment that can support advanced methodological and substantive development in health services research.
What types of skills and experiences is the fellowship intended to build?
The intent is to help fellows sharpen research skills, deepen domain knowledge, and gain experience in publication, grant-writing, and professional development needed to transition to independent research roles.
What research areas or themes should align with AHRQ priorities?
The proposed work should align with AHRQ's mission and priorities, which include improving the quality, safety, efficiency, and effectiveness of health care delivery and outcomes through health services research.
Is the number of awards or total funding amount set in advance?
No. AHRQ indicates that both the total dollars awarded and the number of fellowships funded are not fixed in advance.
What factors affect whether awards are made?
Awards depend on multiple factors, including the overall quality and scientific merit of submitted applications, how well the proposed work fits AHRQ program priorities, and the availability of funds.
What does competitiveness depend on for this opportunity?
Competitiveness is largely a function of peer review strength and alignment with AHRQ-relevant topics, along with programmatic considerations during final selection.
Is there a cost sharing or matching requirement?
No. The opportunity explicitly states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants are not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of receiving the award.
What is the funding instrument type?
The funding instrument type is listed as a grant.
What activity category is associated with this announcement?
The activity category is health.
What is the CFDA number for this program?
The CFDA number associated with the program is 93.225, labeled "National Research Service Awards Health Services Research Training."
Who is eligible to apply (organizational eligibility)?
Eligible applicants include public and state-controlled institutions of higher education; private institutions of higher education; state governments; county governments; and city or township governments. Eligibility also extends to Native American tribal governments (federally recognized) and Native American tribal organizations (other than federally recognized tribal governments).
Are faith-based or community-based organizations eligible?
Yes. The additional eligibility notes include faith-based or community-based organizations.
Are Indian/Native American tribal governments that are not federally recognized included?
Yes. The additional eligibility notes include Indian/Native American tribal governments (other than federally recognized).
Does the opportunity indicate what kind of environment is needed to support a fellow?
Yes. The announcement emphasizes that the fellow should be within a research environment capable of supporting advanced methodological and substantive development in health services research under appropriate mentorship.
When was this funding opportunity posted?
The posting date is July 2, 2009.
What were the closing date and archive date listed in the record?
The archived record shows an original and current closing date of September 7, 2012, and an archive date of October 7, 2012.
Is this announcement still accepting applications?
No. The record is described as historical and indicates it is no longer accepting applications under that specific posting.
Where can someone find the full official announcement?
The record points to the NIH Grants Guide page: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-09-229.html
Who should be contacted for access or linking issues with the official announcement page?
For access or linking issues, the contact provided is the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) webmaster at FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV.
Which agency runs this program?
This is a discretionary grant program run by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ).
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is PA-09-229.
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