[AcademyHealth](https://academyhealth.org/professional-resources/funding-opportunities/scholarships-fellowships/page/scholarships-fellowships)

March 2, 2026

Travel and registration support for two AcademyHealth conferences (covers fees, travel, meals, and childcare as needed)

Supports doctorate and post-doctorate nurses focused on health equity with conference funding, mentorship, and professional development.

--- ## Description The Policy and Politics in Nursing Scholarship provides financial and professional support to doctorate and post-doctorate nurses with a demonstrated interest or expertise in health equity. The scholarship covers travel and registration costs for attendance at the AcademyHealth Annual Research Meeting and one additional AcademyHealth conference. In addition to conference participation, scholars receive access to mentoring, professional development, and networking opportunities, including participation in the IRGNI Emerging Diversity Leaders Initiative. The program aims to foster the next generation of nurse leaders in policy and health services research, particularly those focused on addressing disparities in care quality, cost, and access. --- ## Due Dates - March 2, 2026: Full application deadline (applications due by Monday, March 2, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. ET) --- ## Funding Amount - Covers registration fees, travel expenses, meals, and childcare (as needed) for: - AcademyHealth Annual Research Meeting (ARM) - One additional AcademyHealth conference - Also includes an invitation to participate in the IRGNI Emerging Diversity Leaders Initiative. - No direct cash stipend; support is provided in-kind for conference participation. --- ## Eligibility - Open to doctorate and post-doctorate nurses (including current graduate-level students, post-doctoral fellows, or clinical fellows). - Must have a demonstrated interest or expertise in health equity, including research on care quality, cost, outcomes, and access. - Must be a U.S. citizen (non-citizens are not eligible). - Must be available to attend the specified AcademyHealth conferences. - Open regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ability, socioeconomic background, or other aspects of identity. --- ## Application Process - Submit an online application form via the [AcademyHealth application portal](https://academyhealth.confex.com/academyhealth/2026awards/nursing/sessions/index.cgi?password=*cookie&object=session&template=nursing&SubmissionOrigin=pcp). - Required materials: - Current résumé or CV - Statement of Interest (max 500 words) addressing learning objectives, relevant research/work, and connection to health equity and policy - Supporting documentation of student status (if applicable) - Signed letter of recommendation from a faculty advisor or work supervisor on official letterhead - Selection based on: - Commitment to health services/health equity research - Quality and relevance of essay - Faculty/work supervisor support - Evidence of engagement in policy or health services research --- ## Additional Information - The scholarship is funded by the co-editors and publisher of "Policy and Politics in Nursing and Health Care" (Elsevier), recognizing contributors’ commitment to developing future policy leaders in nursing. - Participation in the IRGNI Emerging Diversity Leaders Initiative is included. - Voluntary demographic information is collected but not used in the application review. --- ## External Links - [Policy and Politics in Nursing Scholarship Program Page](https://academyhealth.org/page/policy-and-politics-nursing-scholarship) - [AcademyHealth Health Equity Scholars Program](https://academyhealth.org/page/academyhealth-health-equity-scholars-program) - [Frequently Asked Questions](https://academyhealth.org/page/academyhealth-diversity-scholars-program-faq) --- ## Contact Information | Purpose | Contact | |----------------------|-------------------------------------------------| | General Inquiries | [scholarships@academyhealth.org](mailto:scholarships@academyhealth.org) | | AcademyHealth Contact Page | [Contact AcademyHealth](https://academyhealth.org/about/contact-us) |

Policy and Politics in Nursing Scholarship

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