AHRQ Conference Grant Programs (R13) – Briefing

STATUS: EXPIRED (March 17, 2026). Limited case-by-case acceptance may apply; contact eRA Service Desk.

Research Focus & Contribution

This program supports conferences that advance health services research and evidence translation aligned with AHRQ's mission to make healthcare safer, higher quality, more accessible, equitable, and affordable. The agency funds four conference types: (1) Research Development—defining healthcare delivery challenges and building research agendas; (2) Research Design and Methodology—addressing methodological issues in health services research and developing new study designs; (3) Dissemination and Implementation—communicating evidence-based findings and tools to organizations and clinicians who can apply them to improve healthcare outcomes, quality, access, and cost; and (4) Research Training, Infrastructure and Career Development—convening faculty, trainees, students, and stakeholders to develop and share research products, curricula, and competencies. AHRQ prioritizes conferences with explicit plans for disseminating materials beyond attendees (e.g., publications, websites, policy discussions, implementation activities).

At-a-Glance

• Who can apply: Not stated (see full NOFO for institutional eligibility).
• Funding & project length: Up to $50,000 direct costs annually; no indirect (F&A) costs allowed; project duration not specified.
• Award mechanism: R13 Conference Grant (single-year or multiple-year options available).
• Key dates: First standard due date December 12, 2022; peer review ~4 months after receipt; earliest start ~8 months from receipt.
• Best fit for: Health services researchers, clinicians, policymakers, and institutional leaders organizing symposia, workshops, or webinars on healthcare delivery, quality improvement, implementation science, or health workforce development.