The Thacher - MBN Midwifery Leadership Fellowship supports midwives in developing leadership and business skills through mentorship and participation in the Midwifery Works Conference.
Funder: American College of Nurse-Midwives Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): September 2027 (Application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Covers costs of attending the annual Midwifery Works Conference; specific award amount not stated.
Summary: Fellowship supports ACNM members in developing leadership and business skills in midwifery through mentorship and conference participation.
Key Information: Forecasted opportunity; next application round expected September 2027.
The Thacher - MBN Midwifery Leadership Fellowship, offered by the American College of Nurse-Midwives Foundation, is designed to empower certified nurse-midwives (CNMs) and certified midwives (CMs) by fostering leadership development in business management and the marketing of midwifery practices. Through this fellowship, recipients gain the opportunity to attend the annual Midwifery Works Conference, engage with experienced mentors from the Midwifery Business Network caucus, connect with other midwifery business leaders, and network with past fellows. The program is supported by the Frances T. Thacher Midwifery Leadership Endowment and contributions from the Midwifery Business Network Caucus, reflecting a strong commitment to advancing leadership excellence within the midwifery profession.