Awarded to graduate students who are pursuing doctoral study in the field of cancer nursing research and preparing for careers as nurse scientists. Initial awards are made for up to 2 years with the possibility of a 2-year renewal. There is a stipend of $15,000 per year. Grant applications must be submitted electronically via proposalCENTRAL. 

Annual Application Deadline: October 15
Note: Grant application materials become available in early July.

Informational Call for Prospective Applicants and Advisors:  August 30, 2018 at 3:00 pm EDT.

Save the date to hear the program director and other ACS staff explain the Doctoral Degree Scholarships in Cancer Nursing program requirements and offer tips about proposalCENTRAL to create and submit an application. If you would like to participate, please contact Charlene Henry. A recording of the webinar will be available if you are unable to join for the live presentation.

Policies and Instructions (PDF)
DSCN Sample Application (PDF)
Submit Applications Electronically on proposalCENTRAL Application System

Doctoral Degree Scholarships in Cancer Nursing -- Renewal

Recipients of the initial 2-year Doctoral Degree Scholarships in Cancer Nursing who have demonstrated satisfactory progress in their doctoral programs in cancer nursing research are eligible to apply for a renewal. The grant provides up to 2 additional years of funding with an annual stipend of $15,000.

Application Deadline: October 15
Note: Grant application materials become available in early July.

Policies and Instruction (PDF)
DSCN-R Sample Application (PDF)
Submit Applications Electronically on proposalCENTRAL Application System