Council/AAN Brilliant Future New Investigator Award
Awarded even years at the National State of the Science Congress
The purpose of the Council/AAN Brilliant Future New Investigator Award is to recognize the contributions of scientists early in their research careers who show extraordinary potential to develop sustained programs of research, certain to have significant impact on the science and practice of nursing and healthcare. Nominees must be Council members in good standing, be within 7 years following receipt of a doctorate and nominated by current Council members (individual or institutional). Neither is required to be a fellow of the American Academy of Nursing. Nominees must agree to attend and be acknowledged at National Congress on the State of the Science in Nursing Research. The criteria for the award are:
• Building research productivity (within last 5 years) in an area of major significance to nursing and healthcare knowledge.
• Research dissemination and translation to practice and/or policy with a growing impact on nursing and other disciplines.
• Emerging leadership related to nursing science advancement.