This is a six-week program intended to provide intense mentorship for research proposal development and guidance from a UAB SON faculty member. This program can be in person or virtual, with eligibility for international PhD students, Post-doctoral fellows and faculty.
Focus Areas
- Oncology & palliative care
- Cognitive interventions, cognitive aging, and chronic disease
- Clinical simulation & informatics
- Quality of life for chronic disease patients
- Nursing care quality & work environment
- Evidence-based nursing practice
- View our full list of potential mentors and areas of experience
Selection Criteria
- Alignment of focus area with UAB's School of Nursing strategic priorities.
- Availability of a faculty mentor.
- Education requirements (minimum master’s level, preferably doctorate, in nursing).
- English proficiency
- Eligible candidates should be outside the United States and have specific objectives and deliverables as part of their application.
A detailed work plan will be developed, in conjunction with a mentor and other resource faculty, following acceptance into the program.
Cost/Other Requirements
- $4,000 program fees, includes 6-week intensive mentorship with one UAB faculty.
- If the scholar wishes to travel to UAB:
- A U.S. J-1 category visa is required.
- Airfare, lodging, meals and health insurance are the responsibility of the scholar
Note: If accepted and you wish to attend in person, our Program Manager will provide you with details about applicable international travel requirements.
Application Information
Required Application Files:
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Statement of purpose, goals and expected deliverables for the visit
- Proof of English language proficiency (TOEFL or IELTS scores, Certificate of English from an accredited course)
- Funding proof
- Writing sample or publication
Optional Application Files: Invitation letter (from collaborator, mentor at UAB)
APPLY NOWFor more information, contact:
Professor; Director, Global Partnerships; Co-Director, PAHO/WHO Collaborating Center for International Nursing
Ada Markaki
PhD, RN, CNS, PHCNS‐BC, FAAN
(205) 996-6136