Funding Opportunity Announcement coming soon!
The purpose of this grant is to provide support for investigators to conduct innovative research projects to test new technologies. Such projects may be exploratory and are intended to generate pilot data; however, they should be expected to bring forth higher reward for enhancing technology solutions.
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 $20,000
Allowable costs include consultancy, equipment, supplies, travel, and other miscellaneous direct costs. Indirect costs are capped at 15%.
Applications are expected to be open starting July 2026. The Funding Opportunity Announcement that provides full details on the available deadline(s), scope, eligibility requirements, and administrative processes expected for this grant program is coming soon!