Policy and Politics in Nursing Scholarship

The Policy and Politics in Nursing Scholarship application period will be opening in January 2025!

The Policy and Politics in Nursing Scholarship aims to encourage qualified doctorate and post-doctorate nurses from historically excluded underrepresented racial/ethnic minority groups who have expressed an interest in health services research and policy, by providing financial support to attend two AcademyHealth conferences and access to mentoring and professional development opportunities to further develop their research and policy interests.

The Scholarship also aims to:

• Raise nurses’ awareness of AcademyHealth and the Interdisciplinary Research Group on Nursing Issues (IRGNI) through participation in conference proceedings and the IRGNI Emerging Diversity Leaders Initiative;
• Provide the opportunity to network and meaningfully engage with health services researchers and policy leaders to explore key policy issues impacting healthcare and effective advocacy strategies to bring about better health.

This scholarship is part of the larger AcademyHealth Health Equity Scholars Program. Find more information on the Health Equity Scholars Program here.

Scholarship Information

Award:

• Travel and registration support to attend the AcademyHealth Annual Research Meeting (ARM), and one additional AcademyHealth meeting, including conference fees, travel expenses, meals, and childcare, as needed.
• Invitation to participate in the IRGNI Emerging Diversity Leaders Initiative

Eligibility Requirements:

• Nurse enrolled in doctorate or post-doctorate programs
• Member of historically marginalized groups in the field of health services research*
• Availability to attend the Annual Research Meeting.
• U.S. Citizenship**

Application Instructions:

To apply, applicants must upload and submit the following materials to the online application system: 

• A completed online application form, including in the submission: 
  • Current Résumé or Curriculum Vitae
  • Statement of Interest (500 words max). The essay should address your personal learning objectives, demonstrated interest in the field of HSR, health systems research,and/or disparities and equity research; and past or current research/work related to HSR. The essay should also show a clear connection between your stated learning objectives and professional goals and your interest in being a health equity scholar. We strongly suggest that you write the essay out in a Word document and then copy and paste it into the form.
• Supporting documentation, including: 
  • If applicable, documentation of student status (e.g. scanned copy of student ID, departmental letter)
  • Signed letter of recommendation from your faculty advisor or work supervisor on official letterhead

2024 Policy and Politics in Nursing Scholar

Member

Shontaya Carrico, M.S.N., APRN, ACNS-BC, CPHQ

Ph.D. Student - University of California, Davis

Shontaya Carrico is a second-year Ph.D. student at the University of California, Davis, specializing in Nursing Science and Healthcare Leadership with an emphasis in African American Studies. Read Bio

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The Policy and Politics in Nursing Scholarship is funded by the Co-Editors of the 8th Edition of Policy and Politics in Nursing and Health Care and its publisher, Elsevier, on behalf of its more than 100 contributing authors in recognition of their commitment to developing the next generation of policy leaders in nursing.

*AcademyHealth's definition of a member of a historically marginalized group in the field of HSR has been updated to be consistent with that of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation — the primary funder of AcademyHealth's health equity work, as follows: “Applicants must be from historically marginalized backgrounds and be able to describe how their background, identity, or lived experiences have positioned them to contribute to the goals of the program. Examples of marginalized backgrounds include, but are not limited to, first-generation college graduates; individuals from lower socioeconomic backgrounds; individuals from communities of color; and individuals with disabilities. These examples are illustrative but not exhaustive. The applicant must clearly describe how they meet the eligibility criteria in the application form.”

**Due to program requirements, applicants who are not U.S. citizens are not eligible to apply.

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