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2025-2026 cycle application closed August 8, 2025. Next cycle expected May 2026.
2025 Faculty Scholars Grant Program is a grant from the Foundation for Academic Nursing that funds nursing faculty scholarship projects at AACN member schools. The program distributes a total of $50,000 to support two $25,000 projects through the 2025-2026 academic year, focusing on two themes: integrating health policy into the nursing curriculum and using artificial intelligence in nursing education.
Projects are expected to measure the impact of didactic and clinical learning experiences on these themes at graduate and undergraduate levels. All faculty at AACN member schools are eligible to apply. The 2025 application deadline was August 8, 2025, with recipients notified in early November.
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Faculty Scholars Grant Program Faculty Scholars Grant Program The 2025 application is now closed. Recipients will be notified in early November. A total of $50,000 in funding will be distributed to support two $25,000 faculty scholarship projects through 2026.
2025-2026 Academic Year Themes: Integrating Health Policy into the Nursing Curriculum and Using Artificial Intelligence in Nursing Education Integrating Health Policy into the Nursing Curriculum Preparing nurses to use their expertise and voice to shape public policy is essential to elevating the role of nursing in healthcare and the health of populations.
AACN is seeking proposals to measure the impact of didactic and clinical learning experiences on teaching health policy to nursing students at the graduate and/or undergraduate level. Recognizing the importance of developing leaders and advocates, projects should focus on preparing nurses to influence health policy at the local, state, or national level.
AACN will fund one $25,000 grant for policy-centered projects involving nursing curriculum innovation and the measurement of student learning. Using Artificial Intelligence in Nursing Education Harnessing the power of emerging technology is a top priority for nurses engaged in education, research, and practice.
AACN is seeking proposals examining the utilization and impact of artificial intelligence (AI) in nursing education and learning assessment. The uses of AI in education vary greatly, and the implications for using this to prepare nurses are not fully understood. Projects should focus on the application of AI in nursing education, including emerging areas such as personalized learning platforms, chatbots, and automated assessments.
AACN will fund one $25,000 grant for studies measuring key aspects of nursing education, including but not limited to student outcomes and faculty development. Application Criteria & Process All faculty at AACN member schools are eligible to apply.
Applications must include the following: Contact information for Primary Project Manager and team members Biographical sketch supporting expertise in project focus In preparation for your application, please review the full Call for Applications and a copy of the application.
May 6, 2025 - Application opens August 8, 2025 - Application closes Early November 2025 - Recipients notified, awarded, and announced Review & Selection Process The AACN Faculty Scholars Grant applications will be reviewed and selected by an expert committee of reviewers. Applicants will be notified of acceptance in November.
At that time, the Primary Project Manager will receive notification, necessary documentation, and reporting information. Katie Fioravanti, PhD, MSN kfioravanti@aacnnursing. org
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: All faculty at AACN member schools are eligible to apply. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
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