Distinguished Nurse Scholar-in-Residence Program
A year-long NAM residency for nurse leaders to advance evidence-based health policy and health equity through research, writing, and participation in national policy initiatives.
Funder: National Academy of Medicine
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027: Full application deadline to American Academy of Nursing (applications due) | April 2027: Self-nomination forms due to AAN Board of Directors | May 2027: AAN forwards Board-approved nomination packets to NAM | June 2027: AAN Board-approved nomination packets due to NAM
Funding Amounts: $95,000 stipend to scholar's home institution for one-year residency; up to $10,000 for travel/relocation expenses.
Summary: Year-long residential health policy program for nurse leaders to engage in national health policy development at the National Academy of Medicine.
Key Information: Only Fellows of the American Academy of Nursing are eligible to apply.
Description
The Distinguished Nurse Scholar-in-Residence Program offers a unique, year-long residential experience in Washington, DC for exceptional nurse leaders. Hosted at the National Academy of Medicine (NAM), the program immerses participants in national health policy development and provides opportunities to contribute to key NAM initiatives. Scholars are expected to produce a policy-oriented paper or participate in relevant National Academies studies, advancing evidence-based health policy and promoting public understanding, with a particular emphasis on health equity. The program is supported by the American Academy of Nursing (AAN), the American Nurses Association (ANA), and the American Nurses Foundation.
