Opportunity Information: Apply for PAR 06 409
Apply for PAR 06 409
- 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)" 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 Jul 2, 2009 and posted on May 12, 2006.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 2, 2009 Multiple Receipt Dates See Link to Full Announcement for details.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Eligible applicants include: Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) County governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education State governments Independent school districts Special district governments City or township governments Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Foreign institutions are not eligible to apply. Eligible agencies of the Federal Government can apply. Faith based or community based organizations can apply. For profit organizations may participate in projects as members of consortia or as subcontractors only. Foreign institutions may participate in projects as members of consortia or as subcontractors only. Applications submitted by for profit organizations and foreign institutions will be returned without review.
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Opportunity Summary:
The AHRQ Individual Awards for Postdoctoral Fellows (F32) funding opportunity (FOA number PAR-06-409) is a discretionary, grant-based program run by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality to support postdoctoral training in health services research under the Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) authority. The core purpose is to help postdoctoral researchers build strong, independent research careers by giving them one to three years of structured academic training and/or closely supervised research experience. The fellowship is geared toward people who want to develop or deepen expertise in the quantitative and qualitative methods used to systematically study, assess, and improve how health care is delivered, organized, financed, and evaluated.
A central theme of this FOA is alignment with AHRQ's mission. In practice, that means the fellowship supports projects and training plans that strengthen the evidence base for improving the quality, safety, efficiency, and effectiveness of health care services, with an emphasis on rigorous methodology and real-world health services questions. The program is not just about funding a single research project; it is designed to fund a mentored training experience where the fellow becomes more capable in research design, data collection and analysis, evaluation methods, and dissemination, while working in an environment that supports career development in health services research.
This announcement updates and replaces an older NRSA postdoctoral fellowship announcement (PA 99-005, originally published October 16, 1998), reflecting AHRQ's continued interest in maintaining a pipeline of well-trained health services researchers. Applications must be submitted using the Ruth L. Kirschstein NRSA Individual Fellowship application form (PHS 416-1, revision 06/02), with the FOA directing applicants to the NIH grants site for the required forms and instructions.
Although the fellowship is intended for individual postdoctoral applicants, the award is formally made to an eligible sponsoring institution rather than paid directly to the fellow. The FOA is written primarily to guide individual applicants through preparing and submitting their proposals, but the applicant must be affiliated with an eligible organization that will administer the grant and provide the training setting and supervision. Eligible organizations are domestic entities and can include public or private nonprofit institutions such as universities and colleges, clinics, and hospitals. The eligible applicant types listed also include a range of U.S.-based government entities and nonprofit structures (for example, state and local governments, tribal governments and tribal organizations, and nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status). Faith-based and community-based organizations are explicitly allowed to apply if they otherwise meet eligibility requirements, and eligible federal agencies may apply as well.
Foreign institutions are not eligible to apply as the primary applicant organization. For-profit organizations cannot apply as the primary applicant either; however, both foreign institutions and for-profit organizations may participate in the project in a limited way, such as through consortia arrangements or subcontracts. The FOA makes clear that applications submitted by for-profit organizations or foreign institutions as the main applicant will be returned without review, which is an important eligibility screen to note when planning where the fellowship would be hosted.
Administratively, this opportunity falls under the Health funding activity category and is associated with CFDA number 93.225 (National Research Service Awards - Health Services Research Training). There is no cost sharing or matching requirement stated for this FOA. The posting date is May 12, 2006, with multiple receipt dates referenced in the full announcement. The record indicates a current closing date of July 2, 2009, an archive date of July 3, 2009, and directs readers to the full FOA link for the specific receipt schedule and details.
For access and support, the listing points applicants to the full announcement on the NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts website and provides a contact route through the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) webmaster for technical issues accessing or linking to the announcement. A TTY number is also provided (301-451-0088) for hearing-impaired telecommunications support.
FAQs: AHRQ Individual Awards for Postdoctoral Fellows (F32) (PAR-06-409)
What is this funding opportunity?
This is the AHRQ Individual Awards for Postdoctoral Fellows (F32) funding opportunity (FOA number PAR-06-409). It is a discretionary, grant-based program administered by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) under the Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) authority to support postdoctoral training in health services research.
What is the main purpose of the fellowship?
The core purpose is to help postdoctoral researchers build strong, independent research careers by providing one to three years of structured academic training and/or closely supervised research experience in health services research.
How long can the fellowship support a fellow?
The FOA describes support for one to three years of structured training and/or supervised research experience.
What kinds of research areas does this fellowship focus on?
The fellowship is geared toward developing or deepening expertise in the quantitative and qualitative methods used to systematically study, assess, and improve how health care is delivered, organized, financed, and evaluated.
How important is alignment with AHRQ's mission?
Alignment with AHRQ's mission is a central theme of this FOA. The fellowship supports projects and training plans that strengthen the evidence base for improving the quality, safety, efficiency, and effectiveness of health care services, emphasizing rigorous methodology and real-world health services questions.
Is this fellowship only about funding a single research project?
No. The FOA emphasizes that the program is designed to fund a mentored training experience. The goal is for the fellow to become more capable in research design, data collection and analysis, evaluation methods, and dissemination within a supportive training environment.
Who is the intended applicant?
The opportunity is intended for individual postdoctoral applicants; however, the award is formally made to an eligible sponsoring institution rather than paid directly to the fellow.
Who actually receives the award funds?
The FOA states that the award is made to an eligible sponsoring institution (the organization administering the grant and providing the training setting and supervision), not directly to the individual fellow.
What does the sponsoring institution need to provide?
Based on the FOA description, the sponsoring institution must be able to administer the grant and provide the training environment and supervision needed for the mentored fellowship experience.
What types of organizations are eligible as the primary applicant (sponsoring institution)?
Eligible organizations are domestic entities. Examples described include public or private nonprofit institutions such as universities and colleges, clinics, and hospitals. The eligibility list also includes various U.S.-based government entities and nonprofit structures (including state and local governments, tribal governments and tribal organizations, and nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status). Eligible federal agencies may apply as well.
Are faith-based or community-based organizations eligible to apply?
Yes. The FOA explicitly allows faith-based and community-based organizations to apply, as long as they otherwise meet eligibility requirements.
Are foreign institutions eligible to apply as the primary applicant organization?
No. Foreign institutions are not eligible to apply as the primary applicant organization under this FOA.
Can a for-profit organization apply as the primary applicant organization?
No. For-profit organizations cannot apply as the primary applicant organization for this FOA.
Can foreign institutions or for-profit organizations participate in any way?
Yes, in a limited way. The FOA indicates that foreign institutions and for-profit organizations may participate through arrangements such as consortia or subcontracts, but they cannot be the primary applicant.
What happens if a for-profit organization or foreign institution applies as the main applicant?
The FOA states that applications submitted by for-profit organizations or foreign institutions as the main applicant will be returned without review.
What application forms are required?
Applications must be submitted using the Ruth L. Kirschstein NRSA Individual Fellowship application form PHS 416-1 (revision 06/02). The FOA directs applicants to the NIH grants site for the required forms and instructions.
Does this FOA replace an earlier announcement?
Yes. This announcement updates and replaces an older NRSA postdoctoral fellowship announcement (PA 99-005, originally published October 16, 1998).
What is the funding activity category and CFDA number?
The opportunity is listed under the Health funding activity category and is associated with CFDA number 93.225, titled National Research Service Awards - Health Services Research Training.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is stated for this FOA.
When was the opportunity posted?
The posting date listed is May 12, 2006.
What are the deadline details for submitting an application?
The record notes that multiple receipt dates are referenced in the full announcement. It also indicates a current closing date of July 2, 2009, and an archive date of July 3, 2009. Applicants are directed to the full FOA for the specific receipt schedule and details.
Where can applicants find the full announcement?
The listing points applicants to the full announcement on the NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts website (via the FOA link) for complete details, including receipt dates and instructions.
Who should be contacted for technical issues accessing or linking to the announcement?
For technical issues accessing or linking to the announcement, the listing provides a contact route through the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) webmaster.
Is there a TTY number for hearing-impaired support?
Yes. A TTY number is provided for hearing-impaired telecommunications support: 301-451-0088.
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