*NOMINATION DEADLINE* Friday, JANUARY 17, 2025 at 11:59 PM EST
Award Criteria and Eligibility
Each Nominee for the Rising Star Research Award, given annually by the Eastern Nursing Research Society, must be a member of ENRS who:
- Has earned a research doctorate (Ph.D., EdD, DNS, or DNSc) within the last 7 years.
- Has shown promise in establishing a program of nursing-related research including a publishing record and potential grant funding emanating from the program of research.
- Is not currently an ENRS Board member or ENRS Awards Committee member.
These documents must be submitted with the application:
- Statements from the nominator or applicant (two-page limit; single-spaced; 0.5 margins) and two additional references (one-page limit each) that make the case for the nominee’s major contribution(s), current research involvement, and why these are important to the field of nursing (total of three (3) statements to be submitted)
- Nominee’s up-to-date curriculum vitae that clearly, accurately, and completely documents research contributions and current research activities
- PDF copies of two (2) representative refereed research publications
Notification
Email notifications will go out in Early February 2026. Winners will be formally recognized on Friday, March 27, 2026, during the Awards Luncheon of the 38th Annual Scientific Sessions.
Contact
Please direct questions related to ENRS Annual Awards Nominations to the ENRS Main Office at info@enrs-go.org.
After reviewing the above criteria and supporting documentation requirements, please complete the following nomination form. If you have any questions related to the completion of the form or the candidate's membership status, please contact ENRS.