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Between funding cycles — PA-23-196 early-expired effective March 6 2026 per NOT-HS-26-004; AHRQ R36 mechanism continues, awaiting reissuance
Historical funding: Not exceeding 2 years (up to $100,000 for project period)
Prior eligibility: Doctoral candidates who have completed qualifying exams by the time of application.
Health Services Research Dissertation Program (R36) is a grant from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) that funds dissertation research for doctoral candidates completing a research doctorate in health services. The program supports individuals who have completed qualifying exams and are conducting original health services research within an accredited academic program. Awards typically support up to two years of research, with budgets up to 100,000 dollars for the project period. Submission windows occur quarterly, with due dates of February 1, May 1, August 1, and November 1 annually. AHRQ prioritizes research that improves care delivery, access, quality, equity, and health outcomes.
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