AHRQ K18 Awards for Established Investigators in Patient-Centered Research
Summary
The Agency for Health Care Research and Quality (AHRQ) has announced the AHRQ Mentored Career Enhancement Awards for Established Investigators in Patient-Centered Outcome Research (K18) opportunity. This grant aims to support mid-career and senior investigators in developing new skills in comparative effectiveness research methodology.
What changed
The Agency for Health Care Research and Quality (AHRQ) has issued a notice regarding the AHRQ Mentored Career Enhancement Awards for Established Investigators in Patient-Centered Outcome Research (K18) program. This grant opportunity, identified by Funding Opportunity Number PA-22-051, is designed to support established investigators in acquiring new skills in comparative effectiveness research methodology and applying these to patient-centered outcome research.
Eligible applicants include various nonprofit organizations, government entities (state, local, tribal), and educational institutions (public and private). Non-U.S. entities are not eligible. The application deadline is March 21, 2026. Interested parties should refer to Grants.gov for application procedures and details.
What to do next
- Review eligibility criteria for the K18 award.
- Prepare and submit application through Grants.gov by March 21, 2026.
Source document (simplified)
AHRQ Mentored Career Enhancement Awards for Established Investigators in Patient-Centered Outcome Research (K18)
Agency: Agency for Health Care Research and Quality
Assistance Listings: 93.226 -- Research on Healthcare Costs, Quality and Outcomes
Last Updated: March 20, 2026 View version history on Grants.gov
Description
The purpose of this Mentored Career Enhancement grant awards (K18) in Patient Centered Outcomes Research (PCOR) NOFO is to target established mid-career and senior investigators who are interested in developing new skills in comparative effectiveness research methodology and applying these methods to patient-centered outcome research (PCOR).
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Nonprofit
- Other Native American tribal organizations
Government
- Special district governments
- City or township governments
- County governments
- State governments
- Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
Education
- Public and state institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
Miscellaneous
- Other
Additional information
Other Eligible Applicants include the following: Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions; Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISISs); Faith-based or Community-based Organizations; Hispanic-serving Institutions; Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs); Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) ; Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Institutions) are not eligible to apply. Non-domestic (non-U.S.) components of U.S. Organizations are not eligible to apply.
Grantor contact information
Description
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
Receipt and Referral Officer
Please be sure to reference the opportunity number in your email.
Documents
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| File name | Description | Last updated |
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| PA-22-051-Full-Announcement.html | PA-22-051 Full Announcement Text | Mar 9, 2022 08:02 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-22-051.html
Closing: March 21, 2026
Application process
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Funding opportunity number:
PA-22-051
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
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Grant
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
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History
Version:
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Posted date:
December 8, 2021
Archive date:
April 20, 2026
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