The Foundation for Academic Nursing, the philanthropic arm of AACN, is currently seeking applications for AACN’s Faculty Scholars Grant Program. This program supports the innovative work being led by nurse educators to redesign teaching and learning at AACN member schools.
AACN has decided to seek applications only for projects focused on advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Given the legislative threats in several states impacting DEI and the drive toward health equity, the need to advance scholarship in this area has become more urgent. See AACN’s latest statement of support for our member schools.
Award Details
A total of $50,000 in funding will be distributed to support two $25,000 faculty scholarship projects.
2023-24 Academic Year Theme: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:
- Promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in states where legislation restricts DEI
- Achieving health equity and promoting a culture of health
- Recruitment and retention of nurse faculty and students of color
- Impact of nursing workforce diversity on patient outcomes
- System facilitators and barriers to preparing a diverse nursing workforce
Faculty Commitment
Faculty receiving funding must provide 6- and 12-month progress reports and share data findings and additional content with the academic nursing community through AACN’s website, Syllabus newsletter, and social media. Scholars will be expected to present at an AACN conference and submit a manuscript for publication to the Journal of Professional Nursing.
How to Apply
Interested faculty should communicate with their department chair. Please review the full Call for Applications.