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Take your nursing career to new heights
Are you ready to embark on an exciting research journey and contribute to the ever-growing pool of essential nursing knowledge? The Emerging Research Leader Program (ERLP) empowers nurses to develop vital research skills, secure grants, and publish groundbreaking findings.
The ACN Emerging Research Leader Program empowers nurses to embark on a research journey that will shape the future of nursing and health care. By fostering research skills, we ensure that nursing practice remains at the cutting edge, providing person-centred care for all.
What awaits you
At the ACN Institute of Leadership, we believe nurturing research skills is crucial for advancing nursing practice and health care. This program offers a unique opportunity to develop essential research skills, secure grants, and publish your findings, all while receiving personalised mentorship and support.
Develop vital research skills
Gain the knowledge needed to kickstart your research endeavours and effectively identify, conduct, interpret, and apply research.
Personalised mentorship
Experience one-on-one support from a dedicated research mentor who will guide you every step of the way.
Expert-led workshops
Participate in three interactive workshops led by research experts designed to ignite your passion.
Research project mastery
Gain insights into research project management, including literature reviews and small-scale research projects.
Collaboration skills
Learn how to thrive in research teams and harness the collective power of innovation.
ACN and ACN Foundation - Paving the way to a brighter future
We’re on a mission to shape the future of nursing knowledge and evidence-based nursing practice, and we’re doing it through the groundbreaking Emerging Research Leader Program (ERLP).
Commitment to success
Our program spans a dynamic 9 months of discovery, mentorship, and practical research skill development. It comes with the added support of a generous $10,000 grant from the ACN Foundation.
Ready to shape the future of nursing and elevate your own career along the way? Join us, and together, we’ll make waves in the world of nursing research!
2024 scholarship recipients
Congratulations to our Emerging Research Leader Program recipients for 2024. Meet our 2024 scholarship recipients
What does the program involve?
The program spans a dynamic nine months of discovery, mentorship, and practical research skill development. It requires a commitment of at least 10 hours per week. As an Emerging Research Leader, you will actively participate in the program, which includes:
Mastering nursing research principles
Uncover the secrets of effective nursing research from the get-go.
Exploring the world of evidence
Learn how to find and harness the most compelling evidence.
Synthesis literature
Piece together the puzzle of literature synthesis like a pro.
Manage research projects
Take charge of your research endeavours with expert project management skills.
Understand ethics in research
Discover the ethical path to responsible and impactful research.
Collecting and analysing data
Get hands-on with data collection and analysis, making your research come alive.
Sharing your discoveries
Learn how to share your findings with the world effectively.
Influence future research
Harness the potential of your research to make a real impact.
Program outcomes
On successful completion of the Emerging Research Leader Program, participants will be able to:
- Demonstrate a solid grasp of nursing research fundamentals.
- Craft research questions that address real-world challenges.
- Distinguish between different research design approaches.
- Interpret the ethical and legal aspects of being a nurse researcher.
- Critique and synthesise research evidence.
- Share your discoveries with the world via impactful research publications.
Ready to shape the future of health research?
Apply now
The ACN Foundation offers fifteen scholarships for registered nurses to participate in the ACN Emerging Research Leader Program. Start your application now to take your nursing career to new heights.
Application deadline: 11:59pm AEDT, Wednesday 16 October 2024.
For more information or assistance with your application, contact us at leadership@acn.edu.au or call 1800 061 660.
Interested in becoming an ACN Research Mentor?
Throughout the program, each participant is supported by an experienced Research Mentor. Among others, mentors provide guidance for the development of a manuscript to be published in a peer-reviewed journal.
Prospective mentors are expected to demonstrate expertise and active engagement in the research field. Ideal candidates will meet one or more of the following criteria:
- Academic excellence: Holding a PhD
- Proven research experience: A track record of research publications, project completions, and successful grant applications.
- Active involvement in research, demonstrated by a recent or ongoing project.
- At least two peer-reviewed journal publications in the last 12 months.
- Commitment to mentoring: Ability to maintain regular meetings with mentee (e.g. every three/three weeks).
How to apply
Interested in making a difference? Please express your interest by sending your CV along with an overview of your mentoring philosophy, expectations of the mentor-mentee partnership, and your capacity to commit to this role.
Submit your application to leadership@acn.edu.au by Friday 8 December 2023.
Are you
A passionate nurse with a thirst for knowledge and a desire to make a difference?
Ready to take your nursing career to new heights by becoming a leader in nursing research?