Policy and Politics in Nursing Scholarship

The 2025 Policy and Politics in Nursing Scholarship application period is closed.

The Policy and Politics in Nursing Scholarship aims to encourage qualified doctorate and post-doctorate nurses with a demonstrated interest or expertise in the study of health equity issues, including understanding the causes and interventions to address gaps in care quality, cost, and access, 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
• A demonstrated interest or expertise in the study of health equity issues, including understanding the causes and interventions to address gaps in care quality, cost, and access.
• 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.

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

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