Western Institute of Nursing/NLN Research Award
The WIN-NLN Research Award funds research advancing nursing education science, supporting projects aligned with NLN priorities by academic educators, clinical nurse educators, or doctoral nursing students.
Funder: National League for Nursing
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2026 (application opens) | January 2027 (submission deadline)
Funding Amounts: Annual award of $5,000 for one research project; one-year NLN membership included; project duration up to 2 years.
Summary: Supports academic educators, clinical nurse educators, or doctoral nursing students conducting research to advance the science of nursing education.
Key Information: Applicants must be current WIN members and research must align with NLN Research Priorities in Nursing Education.
Description
This annual joint award from the Western Institute of Nursing (WIN) and the National League for Nursing (NLN) is designed to promote and advance the science of nursing education. The award supports research by academic educators, academic clinical nurse educators, or doctoral nursing students focused on academic nursing education and aligned with the NLN Research Priorities in Nursing Education 2024–2027. The program aims to enhance the quality and quantity of research in nursing education and raise awareness of academic nursing education research support. Recipients are expected to complete a research study or dissertation and share outcomes with the NLN community.
