The Thacher - MBN Midwifery Leadership Fellowship supports nurse-midwives in building leadership and management skills through conference participation and mentorship, funded by the American College of Nurse-Midwives Foundation.
Funder: American College of Nurse-Midwives Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): September 2026 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Covers costs to attend Midwifery Works Conference; includes mentorship and leadership development (typical dollar amount not specified).
Summary: Fellowship supports nurse-midwives in developing leadership and business management skills through conference attendance and mentorship.
Key Information: Only certified nurse-midwives or certified midwives who are ACNM members and have not previously received this award are eligible.
The Thacher - MBN Midwifery Leadership Fellowship, administered by the American College of Nurse-Midwives Foundation (The Midwife Foundation), is designed to foster leadership, business management, and marketing skills among nurse-midwives. The fellowship provides recipients with funding to attend the annual Midwifery Works Conference, where they engage in mentorship with experienced leaders from the Midwifery Business Network caucus and previous fellows. The program is supported by the Frances T. Thacher Midwifery Leadership Endowment and the Midwifery Business Network Caucus.