Grant opportunity
AAPA-PAEA Research Fellowship 2026-2027
One-year research fellowship that supports PAs and PA faculty to build research capacity, conduct PA education or workforce research, and develop future PA research mentors.
- Funder
- Physician Assistant Education Association (PAEA) and American Academy of PAs (AAPA)
- Call for proposals closes
- Call for proposals closes: May 18, 2026
- Award
- USD 30,000 institutional grant for protected research time
- Applicant
- PA faculty / Physician assistants
- Discipline
- Health Professions Education & Workforce Research
- Region
- United States
- Posted
- May 18, 2026
Call summary
Overview
The AAPA-PAEA Research Fellowship is a collaborative PA education and workforce research capacity-building program.
Who can apply
- The fellowship is intended for PAs and PA faculty with strong interest in research about the PA profession and PA education.
- Applicants should review the official PAEA/AAPA guidance for exact applicant requirements, institutional support expectations, and submission materials.
What it supports
- Fellows receive protected time to conduct research, expand their research agendas, build professional networks, and complete a publishable or presentable research project under mentorship.
- The fellowship includes virtual seminars, in-person learning in the Washington, DC metropolitan area, and engagement with AAPA and PAEA research communities.
Funding and duration
The fellowship provides USD 30,000 to each fellow's institution to support 20 percent protected time for research; travel expenses for fellowship events are covered in full.
Call for proposals closes
Call for proposals closes: May 18, 2026
How to apply
Use the official PAEA fellowship page and linked submission guidance. The 2026-2027 application cycle closes on 18 May 2026.
Call details
About the opportunity
The AAPA-PAEA Research Fellowship is a collaborative PA education and workforce research capacity-building program.
Physician Assistant Education Association (PAEA) and American Academy of PAs (AAPA) lists this opportunity for PA faculty / Physician assistants, Health Professions Education & Workforce Research, United States.
This listing is written for researchers, students, universities, NGOs, research teams, policy professionals and academic institutions searching for Health Professions Education & Workforce Research grants, fellowships, scholarships, conferences, workshops and funding opportunities in United States contexts.
Eligibility
The fellowship is intended for PAs and PA faculty with strong interest in research about the PA profession and PA education.
Applicants should review the official PAEA/AAPA guidance for exact applicant requirements, institutional support expectations, and submission materials.
Funding and benefits
The fellowship provides USD 30,000 to each fellow's institution to support 20 percent protected time for research; travel expenses for fellowship events are covered in full.
Themes and supported activities
Fellows receive protected time to conduct research, expand their research agendas, build professional networks, and complete a publishable or presentable research project under mentorship.
The fellowship includes virtual seminars, in-person learning in the Washington, DC metropolitan area, and engagement with AAPA and PAEA research communities.
Deadline and timeline
Call for proposals closes: Call for proposals closes: May 18, 2026.
Applicants should confirm the exact deadline time, time zone, required documents, portal steps and any institutional approvals on the official call page before submitting.
How to apply
Use the official PAEA fellowship page and linked submission guidance. The 2026-2027 application cycle closes on 18 May 2026.
Before applying, check eligibility rules, budgets, attachments, page limits, partner requirements, cost-share conditions and whether the opportunity uses an expression of interest, full proposal, registration or nomination stage.