Nursing Grants

Leadership in Aging Fellowship

The Brookdale Foundation is pleased to announce the new Brookdale Leadership in Aging Fellowship Program. This program, based on the Brookdale National Fellowship program, was created to encourage the emerging leaders in the field of aging.

The Leadership in Aging Fellowship provides two years of support to junior academics to focus on a project that will help establish them in an area of aging research. The Fellowship is open to a broad range of disciplines including, but not limited to, medical, biological and basic sciences, nursing, social sciences, the arts and humanities.

We seek candidates who have: (1) leadership potential; (2) an ongoing commitment to a career in aging; (3) a mentor (or mentors); (4) and who will commit at least 75% of his or her time for career development during each of the two years of the Fellowship.

The award is a two-year grant paid to the candidate’s sponsoring institution in support of the candidate’s research project. The grant amount of up to $125,000 each year is intended to cover 75% of the Fellow’s time, base salary and fringe benefits. The award could also be used to include the support of a graduate assistant if necessary as long as the total amount does not exceed $125,000.

Each candidate must: (1) Demonstrate leadership potential; (2) Provide evidence of an ongoing commitment to a career in aging; (3) Have a mentor (or mentors) willing and able to provide meaningful professional guidance to the candidate; (4) Agree to commit at least 75% of his or her time for career development during each of the two years of the Fellowship; and (5) Propose a project related to the field of aging that will contribute to the candidates career development and also serve to enhance his or her leadership skills. Candidates should be between the first and tenth years of their graduate degree (see guidelines regarding possible exceptions).

Deadline for Application Submission: Thursday, November 6, 2008, 5 p.m. EDT

For additional information contact Nora O'Brien at norao@brookdalefoundation.org.

Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Health Policy Fellows
2009-2010 Call for Applications

Deadline:

Nov 14, 2008

Program Area:

Building Human Capital

Purpose:

The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Health Policy Fellows program provides the nation's most comprehensive experience at the nexus of health science, policy and politics in Washington D.C. The fellowship is an outstanding opportunity for exceptional midcareer health professionals and behavioral and social scientists with an interest in health and health care policy. Fellows experience and participate in the policy process at the federal level and use that leadership experience to improve health, health care and health policy.

How To Apply:

* This program accepts paper applications only.

Eligibility & Selection Criteria:

Exceptional candidates from academic faculties and nonprofit health care organizations are encouraged to apply. Applicants may have backgrounds in the following disciplines: allied health professions; biomedical sciences; dentistry; economics or other social sciences; health services organization and administration; medicine; nursing; public health; or social and behavioral health. Beginning in 2008, applicants will be able to select whether to apply from a sponsoring institution or as an individual. Track 1 applicants will maintain their affiliation with their originating academic institution or nonprofit health care organization. Track 2 applicants will have their fellowship stipend administered by the Institute of Medicine (IOM).

RWJF is committed to programs that embrace racial, ethnic and gender diversity, and encourages applications from candidates who come from groups that historically have been underrepresented. Applicants must be citizens or permanent residents of the United States or its territories at the time of application.

Members of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Health Policy Fellows Advisory Board will assess each applicant, based on the following criteria:

* Professional achievements.
* Potential for leadership in health policy.
* Potential for future growth and career advancement.
* Interpersonal and communication skills.
* Individual plans for incorporating the fellowship experience into specific career goals.

The Advisory Board will select semifinalists from the applicants and interview them in Washington, D.C. Applicants will be notified of their status in mid-January 2009. Interviews for the select group will take place in mid-February 2009. Those applicants who are selected for interviews will receive details about the remainder of the process upon invitation.

Key Dates:

*November 14, 2008—Deadline for receipt of applications.
*January 8, 2009—Selection of semifinalists.
*February 18, 2009—Board interviews of semifinalists and announcement of selections.

Total Award:

Up to 10 grants of up to $165,000 each will be made in 2009. Each fellow will receive up to $94,000 for the Washington stay (September 1, 2009 through August 31, 2010) in salary plus fringe benefits or fellowship stipend. Fellows will receive an additional allowance for relocation subject to limitations provided in detail on the program’s Web site.

Contact:

Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Health Policy Fellows
mmichnich@nas.edu
Office: (202) 334-1506
http://www.healthpolicyfellows.org

2009 Minority Nurse Scholarships

In 1999, Minority Nurse created an annual scholarship program to help our student readers complete their studies leading to a baccalaureate degree in nursing. Since then, more than 30 outstanding nursing students have been awarded Minority Nurse Magazine Scholarships in recognition of their exceptional commitment to academic excellence and community service. For 2009, to commemorate our tenth year of presenting these awards, we are pleased to announce some exciting changes to the program:
Increased Scholarship Amounts

In 2009, Minority Nurse will award $5,000 in scholarships:

* One $3,000 Scholarship
* Two $1,000 Scholarships

Streamlined Application Process

To better meet the needs of busy nursing students, we’ve made the process of applying for the scholarship easier and faster.

The application deadline for the 2009 Minority Nurse scholarships is February 1, 2009.

Scholarships will be paid in summer 2009 for the fall 2009 term.

The scholarships are open to racial and ethnic minority students who in fall 2009 will be enrolled in either:

* The third or fourth year of an accredited BSN program in the United States
* An accelerated program leading to a BSN degree (such as RN-to-BSN or BA-to-BSN)
* An accelerated Master’s Entry nursing program for students with bachelor’s degrees in fields other than nursing (such as BA-to-MSN)

Questions?

Contact Pam Chwedyk at (312) 525-3095 or pchwedyk@alloyeducation.com

Lydia’s Professional Uniforms/AACN
Excellence in Academics Nursing Scholarship
(Deadlines: August 1 and November 1, 2008)

This collaborative program provides scholarships to nursing students in their junior year of an accredited Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program. Two scholarships in the amount of $2,500 scholarships will be distributed in the Fall and Spring semesters. Scholarships are awarded one-time only to students in either the Fall or Spring semester. To qualify, you must:

Possess a GPA of 3.5 or better.
Are enrolled full-time in a baccalaureate program.
Complete the application form.
Submit a 250 word essay describing your career aspirations and financial need.

This scholarship application may also be downloaded from the AACN Web site at http://www.aacn.nche.edu/Education/Lydia.doc.

The John A. Hartford Foundation & The Atlantic Philanthropies
Claire M. Fagin Fellowship Program

The American Academy of Nursing seeks applicants for its Building Academic Geriatric Nursing Capacity (BAGNC) Claire M. Fagin Fellowship Program. The Fellowship supports two years of full time advanced research and leadership training for doctorally prepared faculty committed to careers in academic geriatric nursing. The John A. Hartford Foundation and the Atlantic Philanthropies provide $120,000 for the 2-year fellowship ($60,000 per annum). The Mayday Fund provides an additional $5,000 award to selected candidates whose research focuses on pain in older persons. Fellowship programs must begin between July 1st and September 1st of the award year.
Eligibility

Applicants must:

* be doctorally-prepared registered nurses,
* hold degree(s) in nursing,
* be United States citizens or permanent U.S. residents,
* have potential to develop into independent investigators, AND
* demonstrate potential for long-term contributions to geriatric nursing.

Applications will be accepted from (1) doctoral students who will complete their doctoral program prior to official start of the award and (2) faculty members in accredited Schools of Nursing who hold the rank of assistant professor or associate professor. Priority is given to applicants who have received a PhD within 7 years of their application. The Fellowship is not intended to support basic research training.

The program is committed to advancing well-qualified applicants from under-represented minority groups to improve the nation’s ability to provide culturally competent care to its increasingly diverse aging population.

The application has two components – a professional development plan and a research proposal. The applicant will propose a significant gerontological nursing research project consistent with the applicant’s interests and previous research or clinical experience, identify a mentor (s) who is a strong geriatric nurse scientist with whom he/she will work, and provide a signed letter from the proposed mentor (s) outlining a plan for their work together. For program administration purposes, one mentor must be designated as the primary mentor.
Program Description

Overview. The Claire M. Fagin Fellowship Program focuses on the development of academic leadership in gerontological nursing through such activities as: research; focused study; networking among BAGNC scholars, fellows and mentors as well as colleagues in other fields.

Selected Fellows, in collaboration with their mentor(s), will design and implement an individual professional development plan that will support them in developing new competencies and enhanced effectiveness as an academic leader and researcher.

Over the award term, successful Fellows will demonstrate growth in ability to transform self and organizations by moving outside of traditional modes of success; complete and write-up a significant research project; and achieve funding from other sources.

Institution. The selected institution is a significant consideration in the application review and selection process. Many nursing schools throughout the country are acceptable places of study and research. It is important that the school chosen have the resources and capacity to support the Fellow in his or her research program.

The John A. Hartford Foundation funds nine Centers of Geriatric Nursing Excellence located at the following Schools or Colleges of Nursing: Arizona State University,
Oregon Health & Science University,
Pennsylvania State University,
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences,
University of California at San Francisco,
University of Iowa,
University of Minnesota,
University of Pennsylvania, and
University of Utah.
These Centers demonstrate the highest level of commitment to gerontological nursing, and have outstanding leadership and capacity in gerontological research, practice and education. Applicants are encouraged to consider these Centers as potential sites for their fellowship program as appropriate, but it is not required.

Support. A total of $120,000 is awarded to each selected candidate for the two-year program. In addition, scholars’ travel and hotel expenses for the Annual Leadership Conference are covered by the BAGNC program. The Mayday Fund provides an additional $5,000 award to selected candidates whose research focuses on pain in older persons.
Requirements

If Selected, Fellows must:

* Devote full time effort to the research project and professional development plan. While some academic commitments may be maintained, these should be relevant to the Fellow’s research and study, sufficiently minimal so as not to reduce full time equivalency in the funded fellowship program and not be in conflict with the work the Fellow is undertaking. Where such activities are to be undertaken they must be carefully and fully described in the application.
* Attend BAGNC’s Annual Leadership Conference and the Gerontological Society of America’s Annual Scientific Meeting. Both meetings are essential and required activities for the Fellow. (Mentors are encouraged to attend.)
* Seek approval of the BAGNC Program Director before changing institutions. The selected institution is a significant consideration in the application review and selection process, therefore changes in venue during the Fellowship Program would require petition, review and approval by the program director.
* Propose a research project which may be carried out independently with appropriate mentoring or in conjunction with a larger project already underway at the institution of choice. The Fellowship is not intended to support basic research training.

Criteria Considered in the Selection of Fellows

Note: Strong applications will demonstrate all of the following.

Applicant

* Evidence of commitment to a career in academic geriatric nursing
* Nature and extent of applicant’s involvement in educational, research and professional activities
* Potential for substantial, long term contributions to the knowledge base in gerontological nursing
* Leadership potential

Proposed Research and Professional Development Plan

* Significance and timeliness of the proposed research project for improving the health and well-being of older adults and their caregivers
* Quality, feasibility and innovativeness of the proposed research project
* Potential for making contributions to geriatric nursing
* A professional development plan tailored to address needs of the applicant
* A professional development plan tailored to address preparation in research, teaching and leadership

Selected Mentor(s) and Institutions of Study

* The qualifications of the faculty mentor and detailed evidence of the mentor’s commitment to and involvement with the applicant’s professional development and activities throughout the two-year award program
* The match between the mentor’s area of gerontological nursing research and the applicant’s research interest area
* The primary mentor’s agreement to participate in BAGNC Program activities including the Annual Leadership Conference when possible
* Evidence of school’s commitment to the applicant’s academic career and professional development during the applicant’s fellowship period

Timeline

January: Applications due.
March: BAGNC Selection Committee reviews all completed applications submitted by the stated deadline then selects a panel of candidates.
All applicants are advised of funding decisions as soon as feasible.
July 1st: Award program officially begins.
September 1st: With prior approval, candidates may delay official start of award until this date.

Please feel free to contact Pamela Dudzik at 202-777-1171 if additional information is needed.

Applications for the 2009-2011 cohort are due January 14, 2009.

John. A. Hartford Foundation
Building Academic Geriatric Nursing Capacity
Predoctoral Scholarship Program

The American Academy of Nursing seeks applicants for its Building Academic Geriatric Nursing Capacity (BAGNC) Predoctoral Scholarship Program. This 2-year scholarship program supports full time doctoral education for nurses committed to careers in academic geriatric nursing. Through generous funding from The John A. Hartford Foundation, the BAGNC Program awards a total of $100,000 ($50,000 per annum) to each selected Predoctoral Scholar candidate. The Mayday Fund provides an additional $5,000 award to selected candidates whose research focuses on pain in older persons. Scholarship Award programs must begin between July 1st and September 1st of the award year.
Eligibility

Predoctoral applicants must:

* be registered nurses,
* hold degree(s) in nursing,
* be United States citizens or permanent U.S. residents,
* plan an academic and research career, AND
* demonstrate potential for long-term contributions to geriatric nursing.

BAGNC Scholarship applicants must meet all requirements for admission to the School of Nursing in which they plan to study and be accepted to the program prior to the official start of the BAGNC award term. The School of Nursing must have strong gerontological offerings and preferably have postdoctoral programs available in gerontological nursing. Finally, selected BAGNC Scholars are required to enroll full-time.

The program is committed to advancing well-qualified applicants from underrepresented minority groups to improve the nation’s ability to provide culturally competent care to its increasingly diverse aging population.

Mentorship is the cornerstone of the BAGNC program. Applicants must identify a strong mentor whose program of research in gerontological nursing is a good match with the applicant’s research interest area. Mentors must provide a letter outlining the plan for their work with the applicant. Each applicant must designate one individual as the primary mentor for the grant term.
Program Description

Overview. The goal of the BAGNC Scholarship program is to increase academic geriatric nursing capacity in the United States. Scholars, in collaboration with their mentor, will design and implement a tailored professional development plan which supports development of new competencies and enhanced effectiveness as an academic leader. The Program focuses on the development of academic leadership in gerontological nursing through:

* strong mentorship in the components of academic geriatric nursing (research, teaching and community service),
* leadership development,
* a national network of scholars, fellows and academic geriatric nurses, and
* exposure to a wide range of experts in gerontology and geriatrics.

Institution. The selected institution is a significant consideration in the application review and selection process. Many nursing schools throughout the country are acceptable places of study and research. It is important that the school chosen have the resources and capacity to support the Scholar in his or her doctoral study.

The John A. Hartford Foundation funds nine Centers of Geriatric Nursing Excellence located at the following Schools or Colleges of Nursing: Arizona State University,
Oregon Health & Science University,
Pennsylvania State University,
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences,
University of California at San Francisco,
University of Iowa,
University of Minnesota,
University of Pennsylvania, and
University of Utah.
These Centers demonstrate the highest level of commitment to gerontological nursing, and have outstanding leadership and capacity in gerontological research, practice and education. Applicants are encouraged to consider these Centers as potential sites for their doctoral program, but it is not required.

Support. A total of $100,000 is awarded to each selected candidate for the two-year program. In addition, scholars’ travel and hotel expenses for the Annual Leadership Conference are covered by the BAGNC program. The Mayday Fund provides an additional $5,000 award to selected candidates whose research focuses on pain in older persons.
Requirements

If Selected, Scholars must:

* Assume and maintain full-time student status throughout award period; eliminate or reduce work commitments to .5FTE or less.
* Attend BAGNC’s Annual Leadership Conference as well as the Gerontological Society of America’s (GSA) Annual Scientific Meeting. Both meetings are essential and required activities for every Scholar. (Mentors are encouraged to attend.)
* Identify a research topic. If the applicant is a newly entering doctoral student, the gerontological research project to be undertaken as the doctoral dissertation must be identified by the beginning of the second year of funding and the school must describe potential strategies for securing continued support that will enable the applicant to complete their doctoral program. In the case of applicants already enrolled, the research topic must be identified in the application.

The selected school of nursing is a significant consideration in the application review and selection process. Therefore, changes in venue during the scholarship require petition, review and approval by the Program Director.

Criteria Considered in Selection of Scholars

Strong applications will demonstrate all of the following.

Applicant

* Evidence of commitment to a career in academic gerontological nursing
* Potential to contribute to the knowledge base in gerontological nursing in significant ways over time
* Leadership potential
* Evidence of involvement in educational, research and professional activities

Proposed Professional Development Plan and Research Area

* The clarity and thoroughness of the proposed professional development plan tailored to meet the goals of the potential scholar including the program of study, and the clarity and feasibility of the proposed timeline
* Significance of the study area and proposed research project to improving the health and well-being of older adults and their caregivers
* The quality, feasibility and innovativeness of the proposed research area if the applicant is far enough along in his or her doctoral program to include a description of the proposed research

Selected Mentor(s) and Institution of Study

* The qualifications of the faculty mentor/advisor and detailed evidence of the mentor’s commitment to and involvement with the applicant’s professional development and activities throughout the two year award program.
* The primary mentor’s agreement to participate in the annual Leadership Conference when possible.
* Evidence of school’s commitment to the applicant’s academic career and professional development during the applicant’s scholarship period
* Evidence of plans for continued support to ensure completion of doctoral program after grant term ends.
* If the applicant is employed and plans to continue employment during the scholarship period, a letter from their employer indicating how the applicant’s workload will be reduced to .5FTE or less to permit full time study.

Timeline

January: Applications due.
March: BAGNC Selection Committee reviews all completed applications submitted by the stated deadline then selects a panel of candidates.
All applicants are advised of funding decisions as soon as feasible.
July 1st: Award program officially begins.
September 1st: With prior approval, candidates may delay official start of award until this date.

Please feel free to contact Pamela Dudzik at 202-777-1171 if additional information is needed.

Applications for the 2009-2011 cohort are due January 14, 2009.

Oncology Nursing Society Foundation Josh Gottheil Memorial Bone Marrow Transplant Career Development Awards
Awards: Four $2,000 awards and plaques.

Purpose: To support a professional registered nurse for meritorious practice in BMT nursing by providing financial assistance to attend a continuing education program(s) that will further the nurses' professional goals, or to supplement tuition in a bachelors or masters program.

Selection Criteria:

Currently employed as a registered nurse working in bone marrow transplantation with a minimum of 75% time devoted to patient care, or in the position of nurse manager, nurse practitioner, or clinical nurse specialist with BMT patient population or a BMT coordinator.
Two or more years in BMT nursing practice prior to application due date.
An individual cannot receive this award more than one time.
Application deadline: December 1, 2008

ONS Foundation
125 Enterprise Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15275
866-257-4ONS
412-859-6100
877-369-5497 (toll free fax)
412-859-6163 (fax)
E-mail: foundation@ons.org
Web site: www.onsfoundation.org

Scholarship Program
The Neuroscience Nursing Foundation Scholarship Program promotes excellence in neuroscience nursing. Scholarships are awarded annually to registered nurses pursuing studies to advance a career in neuroscience nursing at the undergraduate or graduate level.

Award amount: $1,500
Application deadline: January 15 (must be received by this date)

American Association of Neuroscience Nurses

4700 W. Lake Avenue
Glenview IL 60025
888.557.2266 (US only)
847.375.4733
847.375.6430 FAX
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info@aann.org