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

May 1, 2026 (Full application submission deadline)

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

Supports early career scholars in conducting historical research studies focused on nursing.

Applicants must be AAHN members and have received their research doctorate within the previous 8 years.

--- ## Description The H-15 Grant, provided by the American Association for the History of Nursing (AAHN), is designed to support early career scholars in conducting historical research projects related to nursing. The grant aims to foster new scholarship by enabling recipients to access key archival resources and produce original research that advances the field of nursing history. Recipients are expected to submit a final research and financial report, contributing new insights and materials to the discipline. --- ## Due Dates - May 1, 2026: Full application submission deadline (email materials to grants@aahn.org) - Award notification: First week of July 2026 - Final report deadline: July 30, 2027 --- ## Funding Amount - $3,000 for a one-year research period - For faculty at academic institutions, up to 8% in indirect costs (Facilities & Administration) may be included - A no-cost extension may be granted upon request --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be members of the American Association for the History of Nursing (AAHN) - Must have received a research doctorate (e.g., PhD, EdD, DNSc, etc.) within the previous 8 years - Open to early career scholars (faculty or independent researchers) - Research must focus on a historical topic in nursing - If the project involves human subjects, Institutional Review Board (IRB) approval is required before funds are released --- ## Application Process - Submit all application materials by email to [grants@aahn.org](mailto:grants@aahn.org) by May 1, 2026 - Required materials: - Proposal (max 6 double-spaced pages, excluding references, CV, and writing sample) - References - Curriculum vitae - Writing sample (sole-authored, published or unpublished) - Itemized budget with justification - Bibliography of primary and secondary sources - Description of existing facilities/resources and any current/pending research support - Only Word or PDF documents are accepted - Applications are reviewed by the AAHN Grant Review Committee; decisions are made by June 15, 2026, with notifications sent by July 1, 2026 --- ## Additional Information - Grant funding begins July 1, 2026, and lasts for one year - Publications and presentations resulting from the grant must acknowledge AAHN funding (e.g., “Research for this work was funded by the American Association for the History of Nursing, H-15 Grant”) - Final deliverables: a 750-word research summary for the AAHN website and a one-paragraph statement for the AAHN Bulletin, plus a financial report (forms provided by AAHN staff) --- ## External Links - [AAHN Research Grants Program Details](https://aahn.memberclicks.net/research-grants) - [AAHN Home Page](https://www.aahn.org) - [AAHN Contact Page](https://www.aahn.org/contact-us) - [Past Grant Recipients](https://aahn.memberclicks.net/grantrecipients) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Details | |------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------| | Email | [grants@aahn.org](mailto:grants@aahn.org) | | Phone | 609-519-9689 | | Mailing Address | P.O. Box 7, Mullica Hill, NJ 08062 | | General Inquiries | [AAHN Contact Page](https://www.aahn.org/contact-us) |

H-15 Grant: Early Career Research Grant

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