National Academy of Medicine Distinguished Nurse Scholar-in-Residence
The National Academy of Medicine (NAM)’s Distinguished Nurse Scholar-in-Residence (DNSIR) program provides a year-long residential health policy opportunity located in Washington, DC. This immersion experience supports the engagement of nurse leaders in a prominent role in health policy at the national level and facilitates their interaction with other health fellows and scholars. The American Academy of Nursing (Academy), the American Nurses Association (ANA), and the American Nurses Foundation (the Foundation), in partnership with NAM, support this program. The program seeks individuals who have the capacity and skills to generate policy for issues of special interest and the ability to promote greater public understanding. Applicants with demonstrated success in promoting health equity are strongly encouraged to apply.
The 2024-2025 Distinguished Nurse Scholar-in-Residence application cycle is no longer accepting submissions.
Questions can be directed to Christine Murphy, Chief Policy Officer, at cmurphy@AANnet.org or Justin Cowling, Senior Policy and Inclusivity Coordinator, at jcowling@AANnet.org.