The National Hartford Center of Gerontological Nursing Excellence with the support of the John A. Hartford Foundation and the Mayday Fund supports the following Scholar and Fellow Award Programs:

• The Patricia G. Archbold Scholar Award Program is designed to support 2 years of doctoral work for nurses committed to careers in academic gerontological nursing
• The Claire M. Fagin Fellow Award Program provides for a 2-year fellowship for advanced research training and mentorship designed to assist doctorally-prepared nurses committed to faculty careers in gerontological nursing

The Mayday Fund provides an additional $5,000 award to selected scholar and fellow candidates whose research includes the study of pain in the elderly.

Details about the scholarships and application materials can be found at the http://www.nhcgne.org/scholar-fellows web site.

Please note that it is important to talk to a faculty member at the Center about applying for financial support early in your planning process.