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INACSL Research Fellowship

The INACSL Research Fellowship is a twelve-month program designed to develop future leaders in simulation research. This unique, web-based fellowship is comprised of monthly webinars with experts, extensive reading, and writing, with guidance on the best practices and processes of conducting simulation research. Fellows work on a research project, grant application, or research manuscript during the twelve-month period and are assigned an experienced mentor to guide them during the development of their project. 

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Application Requirements

  1. Must be a current member of INACSL who has earned their PhD, EdD, or DNP 
  2. Minimum of two years of simulation experience 
  3. Two letters of recommendation (at least one from a supervisor indicating support of the Research Fellowship)
  4. A sample first authored published article if available, AND/OR a well written one-page idea for a study, and why this study idea is important and references
  5. Current Curriculum Vitae (CV) 

Tuition & Benefits

Tuition for the INACSL Research Fellowship is $2,500 and includes: 

  • Registration for INACSL25*
  • Research Fellows pre-conference group meeting during INACSL25
  • Monthly INACSL Research virtual meetings with guest speakers
  • Support from an experienced research mentor
  • A digital copy of Writing Winning Proposals for Nurses and Health Care Professionals, 1st Edition by Dr. Sandra Funk PhD FAAN and Elizabeth Tornquist, MA, FAAN

*Participants are responsible for any travel, food, and lodging costs for the INACSL meeting.