Opportunity Information: Apply for RFA HS 17 011
The AHRQ National Research Service Award (NRSA) Institutional Research Training Grant (T32), listed as Funding Opportunity Number RFA-HS-17-011 (CFDA 93.225), is a discretionary grant program run by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. Its core purpose is to fund institution-based research training programs that build the next generation of health services researchers who can strengthen health care delivery in the United States. Rather than supporting a single research project, this T32 mechanism is designed to help institutions create or enhance structured training environments for both predoctoral and postdoctoral trainees, with an emphasis on producing a workforce that is not only highly skilled but also diverse and prepared to tackle real-world health care system challenges.
The opportunity focuses on developing researchers who can generate, translate, and disseminate scientific evidence and analytic tools that improve how care is delivered. In practical terms, AHRQ is looking for training programs that go beyond traditional classroom learning by combining three major elements: didactic education (formal coursework or instruction), hands-on research training (mentored research experiences that build rigorous research skills), and career development (activities that prepare trainees for long-term research careers with measurable impact). The intent is to prepare participants for careers that directly address national health care needs, including improving quality, safety, efficiency, and effectiveness in health care settings through evidence-based approaches.
Eligibility is limited primarily to domestic U.S. institutions and organizations, and the program is explicitly structured to strengthen the U.S. research workforce. Eligible applicants include public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, nonprofits (both 501(c)(3) and non-501(c)(3) organizations, as long as they are not institutions of higher education when categorized that way), and certain tribal entities and organizations. Federally recognized Native American tribal governments are eligible, as are Native American tribal organizations that are not federally recognized tribal governments. The announcement also highlights several categories of additional eligible applicants, reflecting AHRQ's interest in broad participation across different types of institutions and communities. These include Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISIs), Hispanic-serving Institutions, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), and faith-based or community-based organizations, as well as U.S. territories or possessions. This emphasis aligns with the program goal of ensuring a diverse pipeline of trained researchers.
Foreign participation is tightly restricted. Non-domestic (non-U.S.) entities, including foreign institutions, are not eligible to apply as the primary applicant. Similarly, non-domestic components of U.S. organizations are not eligible to apply. That said, foreign components (as defined under the HHS Grants Policy Statement) may still be involved in a limited way, such as participating through consortia arrangements or acting as subcontractors, meaning they can contribute to a project without being the lead applicant or a formal non-domestic component of the prime institution. The funding announcement notes that applicants should review the full Funding Opportunity Announcement for the exact eligibility and participation rules.
Key administrative details provided include an original closing date of September 12, 2017, and a creation date for the posting of May 25, 2017. The listing does not specify an award ceiling or the expected number of awards in the provided data, which typically means interested applicants would need to consult the full announcement to confirm budget limits, project periods, trainee slot numbers, and other financial and programmatic requirements. Overall, the grant is best understood as a workforce-development investment: AHRQ funds institutions to build high-quality, structured research training programs that produce researchers capable of improving U.S. health care delivery through better evidence and better tools.Apply for RFA HS 17 011
- The Agency for Health Care Research and Quality in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "AHRQ National Research Service Award (NRSA) Institutional Research Training Grant (T32)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.225.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2017-05-25.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2017-09-12. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments), Nonprofits having a 501 (c) (3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Nonprofits that do not have a 501 (c) (3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Private institutions of higher education, Others.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - AHRQ NRSA Institutional Research Training Grant (T32)
1) What is this funding opportunity?
This opportunity is the AHRQ National Research Service Award (NRSA) Institutional Research Training Grant (T32). It is a discretionary grant program administered by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ).
2) What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) and CFDA listing?
The Funding Opportunity Number is RFA-HS-17-011, and the CFDA number listed is 93.225.
3) What is the main purpose of the AHRQ T32 program?
The core purpose is to fund institution-based research training programs that develop the next generation of health services researchers who can strengthen health care delivery in the United States.
4) Does this grant support a single research project?
No. The T32 mechanism is designed to support institutions in creating or enhancing structured research training environments, rather than funding one standalone research project.
5) Who is the intended audience or beneficiary of the training program?
The training program is intended for both predoctoral and postdoctoral trainees, with an emphasis on developing a highly skilled and diverse health services research workforce prepared to address real-world health care system challenges.
6) What kinds of outcomes is AHRQ looking for from funded training programs?
AHRQ is looking for training programs that produce researchers who can generate, translate, and disseminate scientific evidence and analytic tools to improve health care delivery in the U.S., including improvements in quality, safety, efficiency, and effectiveness.
7) What are the major components AHRQ expects in a training program?
The opportunity emphasizes combining three major elements: didactic education (formal instruction), hands-on research training (mentored research experiences), and career development activities that prepare trainees for long-term research careers with measurable impact.
8) What research area or domain is emphasized?
The focus is on health services research that improves how care is delivered, including developing evidence and analytic tools that can improve health care delivery across the United States.
9) What types of U.S. organizations are eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited primarily to domestic U.S. institutions and organizations. Eligible applicants include public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, and nonprofits (both 501(c)(3) and non-501(c)(3), as long as they are not institutions of higher education when categorized that way). Certain tribal entities and organizations are also eligible.
10) Are federally recognized tribal governments eligible?
Yes. Federally recognized Native American tribal governments are listed as eligible applicants.
11) Are Native American tribal organizations that are not federally recognized eligible?
Yes. Native American tribal organizations that are not federally recognized tribal governments are listed as eligible.
12) Are minority-serving institutions and specific institution types highlighted as eligible?
Yes. The announcement highlights several additional eligible applicant categories, including Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISIs), Hispanic-serving Institutions, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), and Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs).
13) Are faith-based or community-based organizations eligible?
Yes. Faith-based and community-based organizations are specifically mentioned among the categories of eligible applicants.
14) Are U.S. territories or possessions eligible?
Yes. U.S. territories or possessions are listed among eligible applicants.
15) Can a foreign (non-U.S.) institution apply as the primary applicant?
No. Non-domestic (non-U.S.) entities, including foreign institutions, are not eligible to apply as the primary applicant.
16) Can a non-domestic component of a U.S. organization apply?
No. Non-domestic components of U.S. organizations are not eligible to apply.
17) Is any foreign participation allowed at all?
Foreign involvement may be allowed in a limited way. The listing notes that foreign components (as defined under the HHS Grants Policy Statement) may participate through consortia arrangements or as subcontractors, meaning they can contribute without being the lead applicant or a formal non-domestic component of the prime institution.
18) Where should applicants confirm the exact eligibility and participation rules?
Applicants are advised to review the full Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) for the exact eligibility and participation requirements.
19) What is the closing date listed for this opportunity?
The original closing date listed is September 12, 2017.
20) When was this opportunity posting created?
The creation date for the posting is May 25, 2017.
21) Is an award ceiling provided in the information shown?
No. The provided information does not specify an award ceiling.
22) Does the listing state the expected number of awards?
No. The provided information does not include the expected number of awards.
23) Where can applicants find details like budget limits, project periods, or trainee slot numbers?
Because the listing does not include details like budget limits, project periods, or trainee slot numbers, applicants would typically need to consult the full Funding Opportunity Announcement for those requirements.
24) How should this grant be understood at a high level?
This grant is best understood as a workforce-development investment: AHRQ funds institutions to build high-quality, structured research training programs that produce researchers capable of improving U.S. health care delivery through better evidence and better analytic tools.
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