Eligibility and Application
Applications Open on June 5, 2026
The Nurse Leadership Institute 2026 - 27 application will open on June 5, 2026.
Before You Begin
Carefully review all of the information on this webpage as well as the following webpages:
Applicants are required to have institutional support for their participation in this program.
If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact nrsnurseleadershipinstitute@umaryland.edu.
Application Timeline
| Date | Activity |
|---|---|
| June 5, 2026 | Applications Open |
| July 3, 2026 | Application deadline |
| July 13, 2026 | Applicant notified of decision |
Completed applications received by the posted deadline will be reviewed by a committee comprised of academic and practice leaders. All applicants will receive notification of the committee’s decision.
Eligibility
Eligibility
Applicants are registered nurses with:
- an active Maryland nursing license
- a graduate degree OR
- a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and:
- enrollment in a graduate program OR
- two years in a leadership position
Employed in Maryland within either:
- academia
- a health care system
- a public health/community health organization
Able to:
- demonstrate leadership potential through your work and professional activities
- provide documented support from your institution's leadership to participate in all NLI activities
- provide documented commitment from a nurse mentor