Advanced Fellowship in Health Services Research

Official program page for the VA Center for Care Delivery and Outcomes Research (CCDOR) two-year fellowship for physicians and doctoral-level researchers.

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DeadlineDecember 15, 2025 (for PhD fellows); MD applicants may submit at any time

Award amountSalary based on PGY level (MD fellows)

Last checkedJun 28, 2026

Application

Active-Duty Service Members and VA Health Care

Information on VA health care eligibility and application for active-duty service members after separation or retirement.

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Eligibility

Received separation or retirement orders; OEF/OIF/OND combat Veterans: up to 10 years free VA health care for service-related conditions; Recently separated Veterans (including National Guard/Reserve): based on service history, VA disability rating, income; Military retirees: may qualify for TRICARE and VA health care; Medically retired: VA care for service-connected disabilities, other care via TRICARE; Not eligible if active-duty for training purposes only

Requirements

Apply for VA health care; Enroll in TRICARE within 90 days of separation/retirement (if applicable); Active duty using VA: emergency/urgent care, or routine care with TRICARE referral/VA-DoD agreement

Application materials

Separation or retirement papers

How to apply

Apply after receiving separation or retirement papers; Contact VA benefits counselor via hotline; Concierge for Care (C4C) team assistance after separation

Important dates

OEF/OIF/OND enhanced eligibility: up to 10 years post-discharge; TRICARE enrollment: within 90 days of separation/retirement

Documents

Separation or retirement papers

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