2026 ENRS Distinguished Contributions to Nursing Research Nomination Form

2026 ANNUAL AWARDS PROGRAM
ENRS Distinguished Contributions to Nursing Research Award
*NOMINATION DEADLINE*Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 11:59 PM EST

Award Criteria and Eligibility

Each Nominee for the Distinguished Contributions to Nursing Research Award, given annually by the Eastern Nursing Research Society, must be an active member of ENRS who:
- Has an earned research doctorate (Ph.D., EdD, DNS, or DNSc).
- Has a sustained publishing record emanating from the program of research.
- Has evidence of developing of next generation of nurse researchers.
- Is not currently an ENRS Board member or ENRS Awards Committee member.
- Has a strong contribution to nursing research.
Please submit the following supporting documentation of eligibility for the award:
- Statements from the nominator or applicant (two-page limit; single-spaced; 0.5 margins) and two references (one-page limit each) that make the case for the nominee’s major contribution(s) and why these are important. Include information on the nominee’s current research involvement in the statements.
- Nominee’s up-to-date curriculum vitae--make sure it clearly, accurately, and completely documents research contributions and current research activities.
- Samples of three representatives 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.
NOMINATION FORM
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Supporting Documentation
Supporting Documentation Criteria:
1. Must be submitted as one (1) compiled PDF.
2. Save files as "Candidate Last Name_First_Name_Award Name_Date"
Application must include the following:
1. Nominator/Applicant Statement (Two-Page Limit; Single-spaced; 0.5 margins)
2. Letter of Reference #1 (One Page Limit)
3. Letter of Reference #2 (One-Page Limit)
4. Candidate's Curriculum Vitae
5. Published Article #1 (Research and Refereed)
6. Published Article #2 (Research and Refereed)
7. Published Article #3 (Research and Refereed)
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2026 ANNUAL AWARDS PROGRAM

ENRS Distinguished Contributions to Nursing Research Award

NOMINATION FORM

Supporting Documentation