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| Doctoral Nursing Student Organization (DNSO) Travel Awards | nrsdnso@umaryland.edu | Awards for conference travel (fall and spring semesters) |
| Gerontological Society of America Student Travel Awards | Student Awards and Travel Stipends | Emerging Scholar and Professional Organization (ESPO) student members are eligible for a number of available student travel stipends |
| UMSON PhD Program Presentation Award | Contact NRSPhD@umaryland.edu for application |
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Scholarships |
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| AACN Scholarship - Chesapeake Bay Chapter | Scholarship Information | Requires AACN and CBC membership; award amounts vary and may cover tuition, exam fees, or other educational expenses; applications are submitted online through the AACN CBC portal and typically require transcripts, a personal statement, letters of recommendation, and proof of enrollment |
| Fulbright U.S. Student Program | Fulbright U.S. Student Program |
Program participants pursue graduate study, conduct research, or teach English abroad; grant lengths and dates vary by award, consult the specific award description for details |
| Hospice and Palliative Care Grants and Scholarships | Grants and Scholarships | Offers multiple awards annually to support research, education, leadership, and professional development in hospice and palliative nursing; funding amounts vary, with awards ranging from $2,500 - $10,000, covering areas such as research projects, conference attendance, certification, and educational advancement |
| Jonas Nursing | Jonas Nursing | Award amounts, application requirements, and deadlines differ for each opportunity, and all applications must be submitted online through the AACN Nursing portal |
| P.E.O. Scholar Award | Scholar Awards | Offers awards to women who meet eligibility criteria |
| UMSON Conway Scholarship | Conway Scholarship | Applications are accepted for the fall semester only; available to newly enrolled students only; scholarship funding covers 100% of in-state tuition and fees and is awarded for the duration of the PhD program; no service obligation |
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| UMB Graduate Student Association Fellowships and Other Awards | Awards | Offers multiple funding opportunities ranging from $500 - $1,000+ to support graduate students in research, travel, and professional development |
| Research Grants | ||
| Agency for Healthcare Quality and Research Health Services Research Dissertation Program (R36) | AHQR Health Services Research Dissertation Program Award | Supports doctoral dissertation research in areas aligned with NIH priorities and is open to international applicants; provides funding for research supplies and direct costs necessary to complete the dissertation but does not cover salaries or travel expenses; applicants must submit a detailed research proposal, budget, and supporting documents electronically by the specified deadline, with applications reviewed based on scientific merit and relevance to NIH objectives |
| American Nurses Foundation | Nursing Research Grants | Provides multiple awards ranging from $5,000 - $30,000 to support research that advances the nursing profession; funding is available for studies on patient care, health systems, and nursing practice improvement |
| Gerontological Advanced Practice Nurses Association Foundation Grant | Foundation Grant | Provides funds for research and quality improvement projects focused on the care of older adults; award amounts range from $2,000 - $5,000; eligible applicants must be GAPNA members (non-members may apply but must join within 30 days if awarded); grants cover research expenses but not tuition |
| National League for Nursing | Grants and Scholarships | Offers multiple funding opportunities to support nursing education, research, and professional development; award amounts vary, with funding available for nursing students, educators, and researchers focused on advancing evidence-based teaching and academic progression in nursing |
| Oncology Nursing Foundation | Research Grants | Provides $7,500 to registered nurses pursuing a PhD with a commitment to oncology nursing; funds can be used for tuition, fees, books, and required supplies but cannot cover travel or dissertation expenses |
| Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award Individual Predoctoral Fellowship | Grants and Funding | Supports PhD students conducting health-related dissertation research; provides stipend support, tuition/fees, and institutional allowances to enhance the applicant’s development into an independent researcher |
| Sigma | Sigma Small Grants | Provides up to $5,000 to support nursing research, prioritizing projects that focus on marginalized populations; research must be completed within one year of funding, and recipients must submit a final report and abstract to receive the final grant disbursement |
| Southern Nursing Research Society | SNRS Dissertation Research Grant | Funds are available for quantitative and qualitative research on any topic relevant to nursing; award is for up to $5,000; must be a current SNRS member and have already defended their dissertation proposal |
| Sigma Pi at-Large Chapter Doctoral Student Grant Award | Doctoral Student Grant Award | Provides up to $1,500 annually to support doctoral research conducted by Pi at-Large Chapter members; covers research-related expenses but cannot be used for salaries or travel |
| UMB Graduate Student Association Research Award | umb.gsa.gcrep@gmail.com | $1,000 grant for research supplies only; based on financial need and professional merit and granted twice annually; must submit a completed application, including a research description, electronically to the UMB GSA Graduate Council representative by the listed deadline |