AAPA-PAEA Research Fellowship 2026-2027

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. Applicants should use the official call page to confirm final requirements before submitting.

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.

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.

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.

Confirm the exact deadline time, time zone, and submission route on the official call page.

Plan internal approvals, partner confirmations, budgets, letters, and portal submission before the final deadline.

Use the official PAEA fellowship page and linked submission guidance. The 2026-2027 application cycle closes on 18 May 2026.

Before submitting, check required documents, eligible costs, attachments, page limits, institutional approvals, and whether the opportunity uses an expression of interest, full proposal, registration, or nomination stage.