Interdisciplinary Research Group on Nursing Issues (IRGNI) Research Mentorship Award
The AcademyHealth Interdisciplinary Research Group on Nursing Issues Mentorship Award recognizes the contributions of a senior scientist to the career development of early investigators who are engaged in interdisciplinary health services research on nursing issues.
Note: Non-nurses are encouraged to be nominated or apply.
The award recipient will be recognized with the presentation of a plaque and a $500 honorarium at the IRGNI Pre-Conference Session, which is held in conjunction with the AcademyHealth Annual Research Meeting.
The 2023 nomination period is now closed.
Application Instructions:
To apply, applicants must upload and submit a completed online application form, including in the submission:
Two nomination letters from current or past mentees that includes discussion of how the nominee meets each award criterion:
Diversity, Equity, Belonging, and Inclusion
Leadership & Support
Mentee Development
Mentoring Effectiveness
Professional Development
Nominee’s Curriculum Vitae that includes mentorship history
Associate Dean for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
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University of California, Los Angeles, School of Nursing
Robert Lucero's research program focuses on improving health outcomes of vulnerable populations using innovative health systems and informatics approaches. Read Bio
Head of the Helen McArdle Nursing and Care Research Institute
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University of Sunderland
Dr. Yitka Graham is the Head of the Helen McArdle Nursing and Care Research Institute where she leads the development of Nursing, Midwifery and Allied Health (NMAHP) at University of Sunderland. Read Bio
Professor
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University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing
Dr. Martsolf is a nursing health services researcher and public policy expert. Read Bio
Award Eligibility
Examples of mentorship activities that would support this nomination include:
Including the mentee as a participant on a research team;
Assisting the mentee with developing scholarly publications in peer-reviewed journals, co-authoring with mentee, and/or recommending mentee as a reviewer for journals;
Sharing information about and serving as consultant or sponsor for training and research grants;
Consulting and guiding mentee on development of career plans, decision making about potential opportunities, setting priorities; and participating in service opportunities.