Funding Opportunities

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

Ongoing Grant Opportunities

Nursing Workforce Development 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.

International Distance Learning, Inc. Seeks Consultants
International Distance Learning, Inc. (IDL) seeks to establish a joint venture to supply the curriculum of an accredited nursing college to foreign universities, colleges or schools in Eastern Europe, the Far East, Africa, the Caribbean and South America. IDL is currently looking for consultants interested in assisting with this new enterprise. Those interested are encouraged to contact Dr. Robert Ross at ntmorse@aol.com.

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 investigations, 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 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.

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.