Emerging Research Leader Program Scholarship

Scholarship placements for the ACN Institute of Leadership – Emerging Research Leader Program

The Australian College of Nursing Foundation (ACNF) is delighted to offer scholarships for the Emerging Research Leader Program (ERLP). The program will commence in February 2025.

The Emerging Research Leader Program is suitable for registered nurses who want to learn how to build and use research evidence to address practical nursing issues. It will suit those who wish to apply existing evidence to their practice, who want to evaluate practice change, or who wish to start their own research journey without the extended commitment of a research degree.

Value of scholarship: $10,000

Number of places available: 15

Applications closed.

Eligibility criteria

Applicants should be new to research but there is no restriction on their nursing experience who meet the following criteria:

• Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA)     
• Australian citizen or permanent resident of Australia not currently enrolled in a research degree or other research development program
• Have capacity to complete online modules/workshops and meet with a mentor regularly
• Preference will be given to First nations, Torres Strait Islander, and rural remote nurses
• Must have an active ACN membership for 6 months or more

Selection criteria

• Outline your reasons for applying for this scholarship, focusing on your interest in research.
• How do you envisage that your future career goals will be supported through completion of this program?
• Provide a brief overview of a specific topic or area of research you are interested in and why.

Contact us

e: acngrants@acn.edu.au 
t: 1800 061 660