Funding Opportunities

Announcements of grants, fellowships, scholarships, and other
funding sources for nursing programs, students, and research.

• Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Academic Affiliations (OAA), in collaboration with the Office of Nursing Services (ONS),issued a request for applications for VA Post-Baccalaureate Nurse Residency programs. Historically, the VA has funded accredited residencies for Medicine, Dentistry, Psychology, Pharmacy, and other clinical professions, but not for Nursing. Through this pilot program, the VA will fund 5-6 training sites and a maximum of 30 residents. Programs must be accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing (CCNE) or be in the process of obtaining such accreditation. For complete details see: http://www.aacn.nche.edu/education-resources/va-post-bacc-nurse-residency.

• The Dartmouth Institute will provide a dynamic, interactive Web-based series to introduce the theory of clinical microsystems using the bestselling book Quality by Design and the newly released Value By Design. Discussions and exploration with the authors and editors of the two textbooks will occur in these sessions to determine how this field-tested body of knowledge can advance organization improvement strategies, academic development and curriculum, engagement of interdisciplinary front line groups and transformation. The registration fee is $349, and the deadline is August 19, 2011. The series will include four 75-minute interactive Web session discussions about the two books and the field applications of the knowledge with authors, and will require pre-reading and reflection in preparation. Register now at www.clinicalmicrosystem.org; click “Events,” click “Executive Series.”

Ongoing Grant Opportunities

Nurse Reinvestment Act Grants Available
The federal Division of Nursing has announced that grant application materials are now available for the Nursing Workforce Development programs. For details about each program, please click here.

HRSA Nurse Education Loan Repayment Program (NELRP) 
The Nursing Education Loan Repayment Program (NELRP) provides loan repayment of up to 85% of outstanding student loans to qualified nurses who agree to work in eligible health care facilities. The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) is now accepting applications for this program through March 31. For more information including an application form, see the HRSA Web site. HRSA prefers that applications be submitted online, although they will still accept paper copies.

IHS Loan Repayment Program for Repayment of Health Education Loans 
The Indian Health Service (IHS) announces the Loan Repayment Program for Repayment of Health Education Loans. This program helps repay undergraduate and graduate loans of health professionals in return for full-time clinical service in Indian health programs. All applicants must be enrolled in an accredited program and sign a two-year agreement to work in an Indian health program after completion of their studies. Approximately 298 awards averaging $40,000 each will be given. Application are due monthly beginning January 18, 2002. For more information, click here.

Funding Opportunities from the American Cancer Society

• Master’s Degree Scholarships in Cancer Nursing: Awarded to graduate students pursuing master’s degrees in cancer nursing. Awards are made for up to two years in the annual amount of $10,000. Annual Application Deadline: December 1.

• Doctoral Degree Scholarships in Cancer Nursing: Awarded to graduate students pursuing doctoral study in the following cancer nursing fields: research, education, administration, or clinical practice. Awards are made for up to four years with a stipend of $15,000 per year. Annual Application Deadline: December 1.

• Postdoctoral Fellowships: Support the training of researchers who have received a doctorate enabling them to qualify for an independent career in cancer research (including basic, preclinical, clinical, cancer control, psychosocial, behavioral, epidemiology, health services and health policy outcomes research). Awards are for one to three years with progressive stipends of $37,000, $39,000, and $42,000 per year, plus a $2,000 per year institutional allowance. Depending on availability of special endowment funds, the Society annually selects one or more of the top-ranked fellows to receive special 3-year Fellowships with an award of $144,000. Annual Application Deadlines: October 15 and April 1.

• Mentored Research Scholar Grants in Applied and Clinical Research: Support the training of junior faculty within the first four years of their faculty appointment to conduct mentored clinical, epidemiologic, cancer control, psychosocial, behavioral, health services, or health policy outcomes research. Awards are for up to five years and for up to $135,000 per year (direct costs), plus 8% allowable indirect costs. Grants are not renewable. Annual Application Deadlines: October 15 and April 1.

• Research Scholar Grants in Psychosocial, Behavioral and Cancer Control Research: Support investigator-initiated research projects in psychosocial, behavioral, and cancer control research, including epidemiologic approaches to psychosocial and behavioral research. Awards are for up to five years and for up to $400,000 per year (direct costs), plus 20% allowable indirect costs. These grants may be renewed once for up to an additional five years. Eligibility Criteria: Independent investigators at any stage of their research careers may apply. However, senior investigators are strongly encouraged to include as co-investigator a faculty member at an early stage of his/her career. Annual Application Deadlines: October 15 and April 1.

• Research Scholar Grants in Health Services and Health Policy Research: Support investigator-initiated research projects in health services and health policy research. Awards are for up to four years and for up to $200,000 per year (direct costs), plus 20% allowable indirect costs. These grants may be renewed once for a four-year period. Eligibility Criteria: Independent investigators at any stage in their career may apply. However, senior investigators are strongly encouraged to include as co-investigator a faculty member at an early stage of his/her career. Annual Application Deadlines: October 15 and April 1.

• Research Scholar Grants in Basic, Preclinical, Clinical and Epidemiology Research: Support investigator-initiated research projects in basic, preclinical, clinical and epidemiologic research. Awards are for up to four years and for up to $200,000 per year (direct costs), plus 20% allowable indirect costs. Grants may be renewed once for a four-year period. Eligibility Criteria: Independent investigators in the first eight years of an independent research career or faculty appointment are eligible to apply. Annual Application Deadlines: October 15 and April 1.

For more information, including applications, instructions, and policies, please consult our Web site or contact ACS directly at 404-329-7558 or grants@cancer.org.

Postgraduate Research Participation at the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry
Administered by the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education, opportunities to participate in research in exposure and disease registries, health invesetigations, public health assessments, toxicological profiles, emergency response, and health education are available at the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry in Atlanta, GA. Eligible applicants must have completed a graduate degree within the last three years; others will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Applications are accepted on a year-round basis. For more information, click here.

Faculty Research Participation at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Administered by the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education, opportunities to conduct research on infectious diseases, environmental health, epidemiology, or occupational safety and health are available at the CDC in Atlanta, GA and Morgantown, W. VA. Eligible applicants must be full-time college or university faculty. Applications are accepted on a year-round basis. For more information, see www.orau.gov/cdc or click here.

Faculty Research Participation at the National Center for Toxicological Research
Administered by the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education, opportunities to participate in research on the biological effects of potentially toxic chemicals and solutions to toxicology problems that have a major impact on human health and the environment are available at the National Center for Toxicological Research in Jefferson, AR. Eligible applicants must be full-time college or university faculty. Applications are accepted on a year-round basis. For more information, click here.

Postgraduate Internship at the U.S. Army Center for Health Promotion and Preventive Medicine
Administered by the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education, opportunities to participate in applied clinical research in areas such as occupational and environmental health engineering, entomology, ionizing and nonionizing radiation, health promotion, industrial hygiene and worksite hazards, ergonomics, environmental sanitation and hygiene, laboratory sciences, chemistry, biology, toxicology, health physics, environmental health risk assessment and risk communication, and related projects are available at the US Army Center for Health Promotion and Preventive Medicine in the Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD. Eligible applicants must be U.S. citizens that have completed a doctoral degree within the last three years. Applications are accepted on a year-round basis. For more information, click here.

Faculty Internship at the U.S. Army Center for Health Promotion and Preventative Medicine
Administered by the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education, opportunities to participate in applied clinical research in areas such as occupational and environmental health engineering, entomology, ionizing and nonionizing radiation, health promotion, industrial hygiene and worksite hazards, ergonomics, environmental sanitation and hygiene, laboratory science, chemistry, biology, toxicology, health physics, environmental health risk assessment and risk communication, and related projects are available at the U.S. Army Center for Health Promotion and Preventative Medicine in the Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD and other approved locations. Eligible applicants must be US citizens who are full-time college or university faculty. Applications are accepted on a year-round basis. For more information, click here.

Loan Repayment Program for Pediatric Researchers 
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) announces the availability of funds for educational loan repayment for qualified health professionals who agree to conduct pediatric research for at least two years with the NIH. Individuals who qualify must have an educational loan debt equal to 20% of their income, agree to conduct clinical research as employees of the NIH, and have earned a professional or doctoral degree. The program will pay up to $35,000 per year for two years. This is a continuous program so applications are always accepted. Click here for more information.

Loan Repayment for Clinical Researchers 
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) announces the availability of funds for educational loan repayment for qualified health professionals who agree to be clinical researchers for at least two years with the NIH. Individuals who qualify must have an educational loan debt equal to 20% of their income, agree to conduct clinical research as employees of the NIH, and have earned a professional or doctoral degree. The program will pay up to $35,000 per year for two years. This is a continuous program so applications are always accepted. Click here for more information.

Loan Repayment Program for Health Disparities Research 
The National Institutes of Health announce a program that provides for the repayment of educational loan debt of health professionals who agree to conduct research on minority health disparities or other health disparities for two years. Qualified applicants must possess a rofessional or doctoral degree. The program will pay up to $35,000 per year for two years. This is a continuous program so applications are always accepted. Click here for more information.

Extramural Clinical Research Loan Repayment Program for Individuals from Disadvantaged Backgrounds 
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) announce a program that provides for the repayment of educational loan debt of health professionals from disadvantaged backgrounds. Individuals who qualify must have an educational loan debt equal to 20% of their income and agree to conduct clinical research as employees of the NIH. Qualified applicants include individuals with a professional or doctoral degree, come from a disadvantaged background, and a non-federal employee at the time of application. The program will pay up to $35,000 per year for two years. This is a continuous program so applications are always accepted. Click here for more information.

The Helene Fuld Health Trust Fuld Fellowship Program 
The Helene Fuld Health Trust announces the Fuld Fellowship Program. The Fellowship is available to one nursing student per school of nursing who exhibits exceptional leadership skills and wishes to further develop those skills. Twenty nursing students are chosen each year to attend a leadership retreat, a health policy retreat, become involved in a mentorship program, and an alumni network. Each school of nursing is asked to submit only one student's application. The applications will be mailed out to each dean of the schools of nursing in late Spring and are due in late November. Click here for more information.

Translational Research for the Prevention and Control of Diabetes

The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, the National Eye Institute, the National Institute of Nursing Research, and the American Diabetes Association are soliciting research to translate recent advances in the prevention and treatment of diabetes into clinical practice for populations at risk. This program focuses on the set up and testing of new methods of health care delivery for patients with or at risk of developing diabetes, improve methods of diabetes self-management, and cost effective community-based strategies to promote healthy lifestyles that will reduce the risk of diabetes and obesity. Any domestic for-profit and nonprofit organizations, public and private, units of state and local governments, and eligible agencies of the federal government are eligible. Grants will be in the amount of up to $500,000 per year. Applications will be accepted until October 2004. Click here for more information.

Past Opportunities 

Posted April 21, 2011

• The Preventive Cardiovascular Nurses Association (PCNA) and the American Nurses Foundation have partnered to award a $5,000 grant to encourage the research career development of nurses. Individuals whose research is focused on cardiovascular disease prevention may apply at: http://www.nursingworld.org/HomepageCategory/NursingInsider/2011-ANF-NRG.aspx. The applicant may be a beginning or experienced researcher. Deadline for submission is May 2, 2011.
   
• The United States-Israel Educational Foundation, the Fulbright commission for Israel, offers 8 fellowships to American post-doctoral researchers in support of work to be carried out at Israeli universities during the course of the 2012/2013-2013/2014 academic years. This program is open to candidates in all academic disciplines and provides up to $40,000 in grant funding per academic year. The application deadline is August 1, 2011. For complete details, see http://fulbright.org.il/US-PostDoc.
   
• Cherokee Uniforms is accepting nominations through June 30, 2011 for its annual Inspired Comfort Award, a national program to honor healthcare professionals for their exceptional service, sacrifice, and innovation. The award’s past 80 recipients embody the humanity and commitment that characterize the nation’s healthcare professionals – illustrating why nurses are among America’s most trusted professionals. Nominations may be submitted for practicing APRNs, RNs, and LPNs; students enrolled in schools of nursing; and other healthcare professionals. A panel of nurse leaders, Cherokee professionals, and former award recipients will choose winners who best meet the program’s criteria. If your school nominates more students, nurses, or other healthcare professionals for this award than any other school, Cherokee will award a $1,000 grant to your program! See http://inspiredcomfort.com/nominate.

• The Hartford Institute for Geriatric Nursing is currently accepting applications for the Geriatric Nursing Research Scholars Program planned for August 1-5, 2011. Held at the New York University College of Nursing, this intensive, summer seminar provides academic and hospital researchers with an in-depth mentoring experience with nationally recognized gerontologic nursing researchers. By the program’s end, scholars will have engaged in discussion and critical analysis of a variety of research problems; advanced and refined an individual program of research; and refined skills and knowledge in specific areas of research. Twelve scholars will be selected to participate in this program; applications are due April 1, 2011. Contact Dr. Tara Cortes for more information at tc13@nyu.edu or see http://www.hartfordign.org.
   
• The Planning Committee for Collaborating Across Borders (CAB) is inviting proposals for a workshop, research paper, discussion group, demonstration, or poster for presentation at CAB’s3rd Biennial Interprofessional Educational (IPE) Conference coming November 19-21, 2011 to Tucson, AZ. Conference themes include developing interprofessional collaboration-ready teachers and practitioners; policies and trends shaping IPE and/or practice and funding opportunities; technology innovations to facilitate IPE and/or practice; IPE competencies and curricular models; and developing infrastructure to support an interprofessional culture. Faculty and student submissions are welcome by April 29, 2011. See http://www.cabarizona2011.org/call-for-abstracts.

• The Nursing Alliance for Quality Care and the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners are co-sponsoring a symposium highlighting nurse-led medical homes as a quality care alternative for patient access to healthcare. This event is scheduled for April 5, 2011 from 9am-5pm at the George Washington University Foggy Bottom campus in Washington, DC. Details on the Webcast will be available soon. For complete details, see http://www.gwumc.edu/healthsci/departments/nursing/naqc.
   
• The Association for Prevention Teaching and Research (APTR) is now accepting applications for the 2011 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 three-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 2, 2011. See http://www.aptrweb.org/pasp to learn more about PASP and access the online application.
   
• The National Student Nurses Association will host their annual convention in Salt Lake City, UT this year from April 6-10, 2011. Thousands of nursing students from across the country are expected to attend and explore opportunities to advance their careers and education. AACN will be well-represented at the event, and will host a graduate nursing programs recruitment fair in conjunction with the Graduate Nursing Admissions Professionals Network. For details on exhibiting at the NSNA meeting, see http://www.nsna.org/Meetings/AnnualConvention.aspx 

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