The mission of AANA Foundation is to advance the science of anesthesia through education and research. AANA Foundation aims to support investigators across the CRNA/nurse anesthesiologist development lifecycle from residents through program directors and established research faculty. Programs are designed to enhance evidence-based practice and develop research careers in nurse anesthesia.
See a summary of the revitalized 2026 AANA Foundation grant programs.
The AANA Foundation has identified a broad range of research priorities. In addition to an interest in advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion, the Foundation has an interest in research addressing healthcare policy, the science of anesthesia, education, and clinical practice, which can be found here.
For RRNAs or CRNAs in education programs to conduct small projects up to $25,000.
For recent PhD recipients to receive mentoring on research projects up to $75,000.
For early career CRNAs to gain training and conduct a mid-size project up to $75,000.
For CRNAs or PhDs with a CRNA Co-PI/Co-I to conduct a large research project up to $100,000.
For RRNAs or CRNAs to conduct an education project focused on enhancing diversity up to $25,000.
For established CRNAs or PhD researchers to conduct a large project addressing a specific critical need up to $500,000.
For CRNAs or PhD researchers with a CRNA Co-PI/Co-I to test a new technology up to $20,000.
For established CRNAs or PhD researchers with a CRNA Co-PI/Co-I to conduct a multi-site project up to $200,000.
For CRNAs at any stage collaborating with a state association to conduct a context-specific project up to $50,000.
AANA Foundation supports outstanding, timely, and innovative research, evidence-based practice, and education efforts. To learn more about our funded grants and how CRNAs are transforming policy and practice, see our list of current grant projects.
AANA Foundation has established three application and funding cycles per calendar year, with deadlines varying by grant program. To learn more about the pre- to post-award process, the full grantmaking cycle, and expected timelines for funding decisions, see the Grant Cycle and Application Deadlines for Research, Evidence-Based Practice, and Grant Programs page.
AANA Foundation provides technical assistance, mentoring, and consultation to investigators interested in receiving grant funding. See the AANA Foundation Program Support page and the AANA Foundation Resource Center to learn more about resources and technical assistance available to support grant application, award, and compliance.
The AANA Foundation Reviewer Corps makes Foundation programs possible. With the assistance of peer reviewers, we strive to ensure the support of high-quality research, evidence-based practice, and education projects; scholarships; and poster sessions. See the Reviewer Corps page to learn more about the Corps and submit interest in becoming a peer reviewer.
AANA Foundation has developed transparent policies to govern the grantmaking process and set expectations for grant applicants and awardees. See the AANA Foundation Grantmaking Policy and Forms page to learn more about policies and procedures for pre- to post-award compliance.
Online resources are available to help you prepare grant applications. We recommend viewing the AANA Health Services Research Webinar Series and the webinar on What Reviewers are Looking For.