Research in Hospice and Palliative Care
AAHPM provides information on various resources and programs available for physicians and other healthcare professionals interested in research careers in hospice and palliative care.
Post-Doctoral Research Fellowship Programs
Specialized research training (T32) programs throughout the US focus on preparing potential candidates in careers in palliative care research. Programs are available and accepting applications for fellowship trainees.
Quality Initiatives
As hospice and palliative care expand quickly, our goal is to offer support and resources to help healthcare professionals improve the quality and safety of care in hospice and palliative care environments.
AAHPM Serious Illness Research Consultant Center (SIRCC)
AAHPM is launching the Serious Illness Research Consultant Center (SIRCC) to offer complimentary expert consultation services in research methodology and grant writing for Early Career Investigators (ECIs).
Research Grants & Funding
Many organizations offer funding and grant opportunities to support research aimed at enhancing the quality of end-of-life care. Check out the list to discover more about the resources these organizations can offer
“Research has had a large impact on the practice of HAPC because palliative care is a relatively new medical field compared to other areas of medicine, and so it’s expansion and widespread adoption has required foundational research showing it’s effectiveness. In my day-to-day clinical practice, I regularly look to recently published research by AAHPM members to guide decision making on a variety of topics including prognostication, to new therapies for refractory symptoms, and the need and best practices for interdisciplinary palliative care. With all the recent innovation in best practices and delivery models for palliative care, I’m excited for the future of our field!”
–Ashwin Kotwal, San Francisco VA Medical Center, San Francisco, CA
Research Scholars Program
This program is designed to support the scientific pursuits of emerging researchers who are either applying for or planning to apply for a Career Development Award, with the aim of helping them become independent scientists engaged in palliative care research.
- Recipients of this scholarship will attend the Annual Kathleen M. Foley Palliative Care Retreat and Research Symposium of the National Palliative Care Research Center (NPCRC)
- The 2024 Kathleen M. Foley Palliative Care Retreat and Research Symposium will be held September 25-27, 2024 at Cliff House in Maine.
Supporting Research
The Academy is dedicated to enhancing healthcare quality through evidence and research for individuals with serious illnesses and their families across various environments.
We have established the following policies to offer assistance to our members who are researchers involved in this important work.
Research Grant Application
Member Research Surveys
Focus Group Request
Become a Member
Advance your career in hospice and palliative care by becoming a member of AAHPM, which provides you with access to discounts, educational resources, publications, networking opportunities, and more.