The purpose of this grant is to provide support for large-scale, high-priority research projects that address a critical need in the field of nurse anesthesia health services and policy. AANA Foundation has identified a broad range of research priorities across health services and policy that can be found here: AANA | Health Policy Research.
More specific research topics are generated collaboratively between the Foundation Staff and Foundation Board of Trustees and specified in each active Funding Opportunity Announcement.
Eligible investigators include Certified Registered Nurse Anesthesiologists (CRNAs) or investigators holding a PhD in a discipline related to nurse anesthesiology/health services, typically with prior research grant experience (although not required). If the applicant Principal Investigator is not a CRNA, at least one Co-Principal Investigator (Co-PI; in a Multiple PI application) or one Co-Investigator (Co-I) must be a CRNA and an AANA Member. Eligible organizations include institutions of higher education; nonprofit organizations; for-profit organizations; and nonprofit/for-profit/government-owned health systems.
Up to $500,000, with amounts for specific research priorities specified in the Funding Opportunity Announcement.
Allowable costs include salary, consultancy, equipment, supplies, travel, and other miscellaneous direct costs. Indirect costs are capped at 15%.
For full details on the deadline(s), scope, funding amount, eligibility requirements, and administrative processes expected for this grant program, see the Funding Opportunity Announcements.
Applications are now open for submission! Applications are due April 30, 2026. Review the application instructions here.