Eastern Nursing Research Society/NLN Doctoral Research Award
This grant supports doctoral students conducting innovative dissertation research to advance nursing education, focusing on projects aligned with NLN research priorities.
Funder: National League for Nursing
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2026: Proposal submission window opens (projected) | January 2027: Full application deadline (projected)
Funding Amounts: $2,500 award for dissertation research; one-year NLN student membership included
Summary: Supports doctoral nursing students conducting research in nursing education through a competitive, peer-reviewed process.
Key Information: Applicants must be ENRS members and enrolled in a research-focused doctoral nursing program.
Description
This annual award, jointly offered by the Eastern Nursing Research Society (ENRS) and the National League for Nursing (NLN), is designed to promote high-quality nursing education research by supporting doctoral nursing students as they complete their dissertation work. The goal is to advance the science of nursing education by funding meritorious research proposals that align with the NLN Research Priorities in Nursing Education. Recipients are selected through a blind peer-review process and are expected to share research outcomes at the NLN Summit or via publication.
