[American Association for the History of Nursing](https://www.aahn.org)

May 1, 2026 (Application deadline)

$3,000 for one year; 8% indirect costs allowed for faculty at academic institutions

Supports early career scholars with a research doctorate (within 8 years) to conduct original historical research in nursing.

Applicants must be AAHN members and the research must utilize specific archival records.

--- ## Description The H-15 Early Career Research Grant, offered by the American Association for the History of Nursing (AAHN), is designed to support early career scholars in conducting original historical research focused on the history of nursing. The grant aims to foster the growth of scholarly work in this field by enabling recipients to access archival materials and generate new research outputs. Recipients are expected to submit a research report suitable for publication and a statement on how the grant advanced their research. --- ## Due Dates - May 1, 2026: Application submission deadline (submit materials to grants@aahn.org) --- ## Funding Amount - $3,000 for one year. - For faculty members at academic institutions, indirect costs (Facilities & Administration) up to 8% are allowed. - Funding begins July 1, 2026, and lasts for one year. A no-cost extension may be requested. --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be members of the American Association for the History of Nursing (AAHN). - Must have received a research doctorate (PhD or equivalent) within the past 8 years. - The proposed project must be a historical research study focused on nursing and must clearly identify specific archival records that the grant will enable the applicant to access. --- ## Application Process - Submit application materials by email to [grants@aahn.org](mailto:grants@aahn.org) by May 1, 2026. - Applications must be in Word or PDF format. - Application should not exceed six double-spaced pages (excluding references, CV, or writing sample). - Required components: - Statement of research aims and long-term goals - Background and significance, with citations - Description of previous work and a sole-authored writing sample (published or unpublished) - Methods, including identification of specific archival records to be accessed - Bibliography of primary and secondary sources - Description of facilities and resources - Overview of current and pending research support - Itemized and justified budget - Curriculum vitae - Review Process: - Applications are reviewed by the AAHN Grant Review Committee. - Notification of award by July 1, 2026. - If IRB approval is required, funds will not be released until documentation is provided. --- ## Additional Information - Grantees must submit a final financial and research report within one year of receiving the grant (deadline: July 30, 2027). - The research report should be a 750-word summary suitable for publication on the AAHN website, plus a brief statement for the AAHN Bulletin. - Publications and presentations resulting from the grant must acknowledge AAHN funding. - A no-cost extension may be requested if needed. --- ## External Links - [AAHN Research Grants Program Overview](https://aahn.memberclicks.net/research-grants) - [AAHN Home Page](https://www.aahn.org) - [Past Grant Recipients](https://www.aahn.org/grantrecipients) --- ## Contact Information | Purpose | Contact Details | |------------------------|--------------------------------------------------| | General Inquiries | [aahn@aahn.org](mailto:aahn@aahn.org) | | Grant Submission | [grants@aahn.org](mailto:grants@aahn.org) | | Phone | 609.519.9689 | | Mailing Address | P.O. Box 7, Mullica Hill, NJ 08062, USA | | Contact Form | [AAHN Contact Page](https://www.aahn.org/contact-us) |

H-15 Grant: Early Career Research Grant

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