Nurse Educator Fellowship Program
Limited submission
The Nurse Educator Fellowship Program by the Illinois Board of Higher Education provides salary supplements to retain and support outstanding nursing faculty at Illinois institutions.
Funder: Illinois Board of Higher Education
Due Dates: March 6, 2026 (FY26 Second Round) | October 30, 2026 (FY27 Submission Close/Nomination Deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $25,000 per fellow; $800,000 total available; one-year award period
Summary: Salary supplement fellowships to retain and recognize top nursing faculty at Illinois higher education institutions.
Key Information: New rules allow reapplication after 1 year (was 5); up to 3 nominations per institution/year.
Description
The Nurse Educator Fellowship Program, administered by the Illinois Board of Higher Education (IBHE), supports the retention of highly qualified nursing faculty at Illinois institutions that confer nursing degrees. The program provides competitive, supplemental salary awards to outstanding nursing educators, aiming to strengthen the stability and quality of nursing education statewide. Fellowship funds can be used for professional development, conference expenses, continued education, professional dues, and related activities, with the goal of enhancing teaching, scholarship, student success, and equity.
