Southern Nursing Research Society/NLN Doctoral Research Award
This grant supports doctoral students conducting innovative research to advance the science and quality of nursing education, with a focus on NLN research priorities.
Funder: National League for Nursing
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2026 (submission window opens, projected) | January 2027 (full proposal deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $5,000 award for dissertation research; 1-year NLN student membership included; annual competition.
Summary: Supports outstanding doctoral nursing students conducting research in nursing education, with emphasis on advancing the science and quality of nursing education.
Key Information: Forecasted cycle—dates are projected; SNRS membership required.
Description
This annual award, offered jointly by the Southern Nursing Research Society (SNRS) and the National League for Nursing (NLN), recognizes and supports exemplary doctoral nursing students conducting research focused on nursing education. The primary aim is to fund meritorious dissertation proposals that address NLN research priorities, thereby increasing the quality and quantity of research in nursing education and advancing the field. Recipients are expected to share their research outcomes with the broader nursing education community.
