Foundation Programs
RESEARCH GRANTS

The NCCPA Foundation's Research Grants Program supports research regarding the training, practice, employment, assessment and/or certification of physician assistants. Since the program began in 2007, the NCCPA Foundation has awarded more than $50,000 in research grants.

The next deadline for proposals is September 1. The following documents provide more details for potential applicants:

Latest Call for Proposals (PDF)

Application Process & Requirements (PDF)

Read reports on Foundation-funded research projects:

Incorporation of the Competencies for the Physician Assistant Profession into Physician Assistant Education (PDF)

Update on the Utilization of Standardized Patients in PA Education (PDF)

Using the Angoff Method to Set Defensible Cut-Off Scores for Standardized Patient Performance Evaluations in PA Education (PDF)

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