If you are interested in applying, meet our eligibility requirements, and would like to speak with an NCSP faculty member to learn more, please fill out this form. You will be contacted within seven business days to schedule a call.
Please also see further below on this page for opportunities to engage with our faculty and current scholars through our applicant information sessions,
To be eligible for the National Clinician Scholars program, applicants must be:
- MDs, DOs, or RNs with a doctoral degree (PhD or DNP)
- Committed to a career in serving as change agents to improve health and health care
- Highly regarded by those responsible for their clinical training
- In completion of the clinical requirements allowing for independent clinical work by the date of entry into the program (except for surgeons; due to the structure of the "research years" in the middle of many surgical residencies, surgical residents who will be PGY-3 or higher are eligible to enroll in the program)
- In completion of the doctorate by the date of entry into the program, if a nurse
- Within 5 years of having completed clinical training at the time of application, if a physician, and within 5 years of having completed the doctoral degree, if a nurse (in other words, to be eligible to apply for the 2025-2027 NCSP cohort, applicants must have completed their clinical training or doctoral degree in the year 2019 or later)
- Eligible for or already have a medical or medicine license, if a physician
- Funding for people who are neither United States citizens nor permanent residents can be difficult. If you are neither, please contact a program director at the site(s) to which you are interested in applying. Please note that the NCSP cannot sponsor work visas.
- Demonstrated interest in improving health or the healthcare system
- Exhibited leadership capabilities
- Demonstrated ability to develop new ideas and to implement them
- Ability to interact and communicate effectively with others
- Record of consistent accomplishment of project activities
- Previous research experience, published or unpublished
- Interest in, and/or experience with, community organizations
Prior relevant research experience is preferred but not required. 100% effort devoted to program activities is a program requirement.
This program embraces diversity and inclusion across multiple dimensions, such as race, ethnicity, gender, age, and socioeconomic status. We also encourage applicants from diverse clinical backgrounds. The program strongly encourages applications from candidates who will help us expand the perspectives and experiences we bring to our work, thereby improving our ability to help all Americans live healthier lives and get the care they need.
We are actively recruiting nurse scholars with a diversity of interests. All sites have special spots for nurses interested in veterans’ health issues. We also have some targeted slots for nurses interested in diabetes care, cancer care, global health, artificial intelligence (AI) in medical care, and nursing shortage/workforce.
For more information about the fellowship, including additional application and interview guidelines, please visit our FAQs page.
Hear more about the fellowship in the video below. You can hear from more of our Scholars and see a longer version of the video here.
Want to translate research into action? Have questions about NCSP or the application process? Participate in one of our upcoming virtual information sessions with current program directors and scholars!
Please register at the links provided below. You will receive a confirmation email with further instructions for joining the session.
Thursday, May 9, 2024, 7 pm-8:15 pm ET (All Applicants)
Register by May 8, 2024, 5 pm ET, at: https://tinyurl.com/NCSPInfoMay9
Friday, May 17, 2024, 3:30 pm-4:45 pm ET (Focus on Nurse Applicants; all applicants welcome)
Register by May 16, 2024, 5 pm ET, at: https://tinyurl.com/NCSPInfoMay17
Thursday, May 30, 2024, 7 pm-8:15 pm ET (Focus on URM Applicants; all applicants welcome)
Register by May 29, 2024, 5 pm ET, at: https://tinyurl.com/NCSPInfoMay30
Friday, June 14, 2024, 12:30 pm-1:45 pm ET (All Applicants)
Register by June 13, 2024, 5 pm ET, at: https://tinyurl.com/NCSPInfoJune14
You may view our 2022 Info Sessions on the national NCSP YouTube channel below!
