Posted January 25, 2010

• The Association for Prevention Teaching and Research (APTR) is now accepting applications for the 2010 Paul Ambrose Scholars Program (PASP). Open to graduate nursing students, PASP is the leadership program that stimulates interest in disease prevention, health promotion, and interprofessional collaboration among students of the health professions. This unique program provides scholarships for 40 to 50 students to attend a 3-day symposium in Washington, DC and conduct a funded community-based health education project in their community or at their institution. The application deadline is February 8, 2010. See http://www.aptrweb.org/pasp to learn more about PASP and access the online application.
  
  
• The National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR) has created a new brochure titled Research Training Grants and Opportunities that includes an overview of awards and funding opportunities for nurse scientists at all levels. To download this brochure, see http://www.ninr.nih.gov/researchtrainingbrochure.htm.

Posted October 28, 2009

• The National Institutes of Health (NIH) fosters the careers of thousands of scientific researchers through its extramural Loan Repayment Programs (LRP). The LRP's two-year award repays up to $35,000 per year of educational loan debt for individuals who commit to conducting two years of qualified biomedical or behavioral research at a nonprofit or government institution. The five extramural LRPs are Clinical Research, Pediatric Research, Health Disparities Research, Contraception and Infertility Research, and Clinical Research for Individuals from Disadvantaged Backgrounds. The 2010 application cycle closes on December 1, 2009. See http://www.lrp.nih.gov.

Posted September 30, 2009

• BrainTrack, a widely referenced higher-education resource, has created a new biannual scholarship for students currently studying to become a nurse. Designed to help support nurses working to advance their education via associate, bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degree programs, BrainTrack's scholarship will provide a $1,000 first place and $500 runner up award each semester for the best essays about an entrant's experiences as a nursing student. See http://www.braintrack.com/colleges-by-career/registered-nurses.
  
  
• The Brookdale Foundation is seeking applicants for the 2010 Brookdale Leadership in Aging Fellowship Program, which is open to all professionals in the field of aging, including nurses. The foundation seeks candidates that demonstrate leadership potential; are commitment to a career in aging; have a mentor; agree to commit at least 75% time for career development during the two-year fellowship; and propose a project related to the field of aging that will contribute to the candidate’s career development. Candidates should be between the first and tenth years of their graduate degree. A grant award of up to $125,000 each year is intended to cover 75% of the Fellow’s time, base salary and fringe benefits. Deadline to apply is November 5, 2009. For complete details, see http://www.brookdalefoundation.org.
  

Posted August 31, 2009

• Institute of Medicine - Transformational Report on the Future of Nursing
  The Institute of Medicine (IOM), in collaboration with the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, is working to develop a transformational report on the future of nursing. This report will include recommendations on reconceptualizing nursing roles; expanding the nursing faculty population and capacity in schools of nursing; advancing innovations in care delivery; and recruiting and retraining well-prepared nurses. As part of the data collection effort, the IOM committee charged with this work will hold a public meeting in Washington, DC and live video Webcast on September 14, 2009 from 9am-1pm. For more details, including how to register for the meeting or Webcast, see http://www.iom.edu/CMS/28312/64233/72508.aspx. Registration closes September 9, 2009. The following topic-specific public forums are also scheduled: Acute Care, October 19, 2009 in Los Angeles; Primary Care, Community Health, and Public Health, December 3, 2009 in Philadelphia; and Education, February 22, 2010 in Houston. For complete details, see http://www.iom.edu/CMS/28312/64233/71928.aspx.
  
  
• HRSA-funded Technical Assistance Workshop
  Join your colleagues for a HRSA-funded technical assistance workshop designed specifically for managers at Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC), care providers at public housing agencies/facilities, and educators on September 25, 2009 from 8:30am-5pm at the Scarritt-Bennett Event Center in Nashville, TN. This special program will cover how to maximize third-party payments and improve your billing efficiency; strenghten your capacity to participate in the FQHC program; develop a managed care insurer credentialing strategy for primary care providers; improve your grantwriting skills and increase your foundation funding streams; replicate award-winning, evidence-based community health outreach programs; and improve the sustainability of your health center or practice. The workshop is followed by free ongoing training and technical assistance, including follow-up webinars, one-on-one coaching, and conference calls. CME/CE credits, scholarships, group discounts, and early bird pricing are available. See http://www.regonline.com/builder/site/Default.aspx?eventid=755275.
  
  
• NIH Director's Awards
  Each summer, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) makes grants to exceptionally creative scientists through the NIH Director’s Pioneer Award and NIH Director’s New Innovator Award programs. The application period for the 2010 Pioneer Award opens on September 20, 2009 and closes on October 20, 2009. The 2010 New Innovator Award application period begins on September 27, 2009 and ends on October 27, 2009. For more information about these programs, see http://nihroadmap.nih.gov/initiativeslist.asp.

Posted July 30, 2009

• Josiah Macy, Jr. Foundation and Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI)
  The Josiah Macy, Jr. Foundation and the Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) believe that every health professional entering the workforce should be ready to help lead and participate effectively in the continual improvement of quality and patient safety. IHI is seeking six progressive academic institutions with medical and nursing schools to participate in a 12-month demonstration project. The aim of the Retooling for Quality and Safety initiative is to develop and implement innovative methods to assure the integration of healthcare improvement and patient safety content within required curricula at each participating school. If selected, each site will receive $35,000 to support their work. The application deadline is August 14, 2009. See the Call for Proposals at http://www.ihi.org/IHI/Programs/IHIOpenSchool.
  

Posted July 20, 2009

• Building Academic Geriatric Nursing Capacity (BAGNC) Scholarship and Fellowship Programs
  Call for Applications: The American Academy of Nursing’s BAGNC Program is seeking nurses who are committed to advancing the field of geriatric nursing through doctoral studies and research. Two-year scholarships ($50,000 per year) and fellowships ($60,000 per year) are available for the 2010-2012 cohort.

• Rural Health Network Development Planning Grant Program
  The purpose of the Network Planning Grant Program is to achieve efficiencies, expand access to coordinate and improve the quality of essential health care services, and strengthen the rural health care system as a whole. The applicant organization must be a rural, non-profit or public entity that represents a consortium/network of three or more health related entities that need assistance to plan, organize and develop a health care network. Faith-based and community-based organizations as well as Tribal Organizations are also eligible to apply for these funds. Application Deadline: September 14, 2009.

Posted May 27, 2009

• AcademyHealth
  AcademyHealth is seeking nominations for the annual Health Services Research Impact Award, which recognizes outstanding research that has been successfully translated into health policy, management, or clinical practice and, as a result, had a positive impact on health and health care. The lead researcher of the winning impact will receive $2,000, and the research will be disseminated widely as part of AcademyHealth's ongoing efforts to promote the field of health services research. Nominations are due July 29. See http://www.academyhealth.org/awards/hsrimpactsnominations.htm.
  

Posted March 30, 2009

• State Nursing Assumption Program of Loans for Education (SNAPLE)
  The State Nursing Assumption Program of Loans for Education (SNAPLE) program deadline - June 30, 2009 - is fast approaching. The SNAPLE program offers up to $25,000 in loan repayments for nurses serving as faculty at a regionally accredited college or university in California. Please visit http://www.csac.ca.gov for additional information on how you or your colleagues may benefit from this program.

Posted February 27, 2009

• Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Investigator Awards in Health Policy Research
  The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Investigator Awards in Health Policy Research funds highly-qualified individuals to undertake broad studies of the most challenging health policy issues facing America. The Foundation will award approximately 10 grants of up to $335,000 each to investigators from a variety of disciplines to support projects that combine creative and conceptual thinking with innovative, policy-relevant approaches. Applications are welcome from investigators in the health, social, and behavioral sciences as well as other fields. The Letter of Intent deadline is March 25, 2009. See the call for applications at http://www.investigatorawards.org.
  
  
• State Nursing Assumption Program of Loans for Education (SNAPLE)
  The State Nursing Assumption Program of Loans for Education (SNAPLE) program deadline - June 30, 2009 - is fast approaching. The SNAPLE program offers up to $25,000 in loan repayments for nurses serving as faculty at a regionally accredited college or university in California. Please visit http://www.csac.ca.gov for additional information on how you or your colleagues may benefit from this program.

Posted January 30, 2009

• Health and Aging Policy Fellows
  Supported by The Atlantic Philanthropies, the Health and Aging Policy Fellows Program provides participants with the experience and skills necessary to make a positive contribution to the development and implementation of health policies that affect older Americans. The program offers two different tracks: (1) a residential track that includes a nine-to-12-month placement in Washington, DC; and (2) a non-residential track that includes a health policy project and brief placement(s) throughout the year at relevant sites. Core program components focused on career development and professional enrichment are provided for fellows in both tracks. The program is open to nurses, physicians, and social workers at all career stages. The application deadline is April 15, 2009. For further information, see http://www.healthandagingpolicy.org.

• The State Nursing Assumption Program of Loans for Education (SNAPLE)
  The State Nursing Assumption Program of Loans for Education (SNAPLE) program deadline - June 30, 2009 - is fast approaching. The SNAPLE program offers up to $25,000 in loan repayments for nurses serving as faculty at a regionally accredited college or university in California. Please visit http://www.csac.ca.gov for additional information on how you or your colleagues may benefit from this program.

Posted December 23, 2008

• Environmental Public Health
  The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) seeks qualified applicants for a ten-week summer program in Environmental Public Health at the National Center for Environmental Health /Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (NCEH/ATSDR) in Atlanta. Open to nursing students, this full-time summer opportunity was developed for rising collegiate juniors and seniors seeking real-world experience in Environmental Public Health activities at the federal level. Students will participate in individual projects and will be paired with mentors in order to gain valuable experience. For complete details, see http://www.cdc.gov/nceh/cleh. The application deadline is February 18, 2009.
  
  
• Health and Aging Policy Fellows
  Supported by The Atlantic Philanthropies, the Health and Aging Policy Fellows Program provides participants with the experience and skills necessary to make a positive contribution to the development and implementation of health policies that affect older Americans. The program offers two different tracks: (1) a residential track that includes a nine-to-12-month placement in Washington, DC; and (2) a non-residential track that includes a health policy project and brief placement(s) throughout the year at relevant sites. Core program components focused on career development and professional enrichment are provided for fellows in both tracks. The program is open to nurses, physicians, and social workers at all career stages. The application deadline is April 15, 2009. For further information, see http://www.healthandagingpolicy.org.
  
  
• Washington Health Policy Institute
  Sponsored by the Center for Health Policy Research and Ethics at George Mason University, the 17th Annual Washington Health Policy Institute is scheduled for June 1-5, 2009 in Arlington, VA. This institute explores all facets of the health policymaking process and provides participants with the knowledge needed to make a difference in the U.S. health system. For more details, see http://hpi.gmu.edu.
  
  
• 2009 Health Policy Fellowship
  The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) and AcademyHealth are seeking applications for their 2009 Health Policy Fellowship. The fellowship allows visiting scholars to conduct new and innovative analyses and participate in developmental and health policy activities related to the design and content of future NCHS surveys. Applicants may be at any stage in their careers-from doctoral students in the dissertation phase of their programs to senior investigators. The application deadline is January 5, 2009. See http://academyhealth.org/nchs/program.htm.
  
  
• J. Patrick Barnes Research Grant
  The DAISY Foundation is awarding new funding to nurses seeking to improve treatment of patients with auto-immune diseases and cancer. Applications are now being accepted for the J. Patrick Barnes Research Grant, which funds nursing research and evidence-based practice projects. Two types of grants will be awarded: $5,000 grants for projects that can be completed within two years and $1,000 grants for projects completed within 12 months. This program supports RNs nurses who continually evaluate their practice, seek answers to clinical questions in an effort to improve their practice, and change their practice based on evidence and evaluation of that change. Deadline to apply is March 1, 2009. See http://www.DAISYfoundation.org.
  

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• BAGNC Scholarship and Fellowship Programs
  Call for Applications. BAGNC is seeking nurses who are committed to advancing the field of advancing geriatric nursing. For more information and to apply, please see www.geriatricnursing.org/applications
  

Posted June 23, 2008

• Health Services Research Impact Award
  AcademyHealth has issued a call for nominations for the fourth annual Health Services Research Impact Award which recognizes outstanding research that has been successfully translated into health policy, management, or clinical practice and, as a result, had a positive impact on health and health care. The lead researcher of the winning Impact Award will receive $2,000, and the research will be disseminated widely as part of AcademyHealth's ongoing efforts to promote the field of health services research. The deadline for nominations is July 30, 2008. For more information on eligibility requirements, selection criteria, and application details, see http://www.academyhealth.org/awards/hsrimpactsnominations.htm.

Posted April 23, 2008

• Health and Aging Policy Fellows Program
  Supported by The Atlantic Philanthropies and administered by Columbia University, the Health and Aging Policy Fellows Program seeks to provide qualified individuals with the experience and skills necessary to make a positive contribution to the development and implementation of health policies that affect older Americans. The program offers two different tracks for individual placement: (1) a residential track that includes a 9-12-month placement in Washington, D.C. or at a state; and (2) a non-residential track that includes a health policy project and brief placement(s) throughout the year at relevant sites. The program is open to nurses, physicians, and social workers at all career stages with a demonstrated commitment to health and aging issues and a desire to be involved in health policy at the federal, state, or local level. The application deadline for 2008-2009 has been extended to May 27, 2008. See http://www.healthandagingpolicy.org.

Posted March 3, 2008

• Joint Commission Resources's 2008 Nursing Practice Symposium
  On May 20-21, 2008, the Joint Commission Resources (JCR) will host the 2008 Nursing Practice Symposium: Honoring the Past, Transforming the Future in Chicago, IL. Designed for both nurse educators and nurses across practice settings, this symposium will foster a collaborative and integrated approach to nursing practice and the leadership needed to improve communication and teamwork among nursing staff and their patients. The conference will feature plenary sessions covering broad topics such as the state of patient care delivery, creating healthful practice environments, and developing nurse leadership. Concurrent sessions will investigate more in-depth topics such as quality care, patient safety, and workforce issues/solutions.

Posted February 27, 2008

• U.S. Public Health Service Student Programs
  The U.S. Public Health Service offers a Commissioned Corps Officer Student Training and Extern Program (COSTEP) for junior or senior full-time students to serve on the frontlines of public health while completing a baccalaureate or masters degree education. Juniors may be interested in the summer program to gain a paid clinical experience after they complete their junior year of nursing education. Seniors can receive an early commissioning as an officer with full benefits and salary while studying in the senior year. If you are interested in a public health career, we encourage you to apply. A Senior COSTEP application must be postmarked by December 31 of the year before you begin your final year of school. For more details about the USPHS Student Programs and application materials, see http://usphs.gov/student or contact 1-800-279-1605.

Posted January 22, 2008

• NIH Director’s New Innovator Award
  The NIH Director’s New Innovator Award is designed to support new investigators who propose bold and highly innovative research approaches that have the potential to produce a major impact on broad, important problems in biomedical and behavioral research.  Application Submission/Receipt Deadline: March 31, 2008. Complete information is available at http://grants.nih.gov/grants/new_investigators/innovator_award.

• National Institute of Nursing Research's 2008 Summer Genetics Institute
  As a reminder, the deadline for applications to National Institute of Nursing Research's (NINR’s) 2008 Summer Genetics Institute (SGI) is March 3, 2008. The SGI is a two-month, intensive summer research training program designed to provide nurse scientists, doctoral students, and advanced nurse clinicians with a foundation in genetics for use in research and clinical practice. The program will run from June 8-August 1, 2008. For more information, visit
  http://www.ninr.nih.gov/Training/TrainingOpportunitiesIntramural.

• South Texas Environmental Education and Research Program
  The South Texas Environmental Education and Research (STEER) program is seeking applications for positions in February and April for students in nursing, medicine, allied health and public health who have interests in international health, border health, cultural aspects of health and environmental health. Students participate in experiential learning in the communities of Laredo/Nuevo Laredo or Harlingen/Matamoros at the U.S.-Mexico Border.  The STEER program has received state and national awards for its community-based "hands-on" approach to training health professionals in public health. Tuition and housing are provided free of charge. For more details, see http://steer.uthscsa.edu.