Indigenous Nursing Research Enhancement (INRE) Fellowship Program

About INRE Fellowship Program

The University of Texas at Austin School of Nursing announces a unique Indigenous Nursing Research Enhancement (INRE) fellowship program for early career nurse scientists.

This training program is similar to an NIH post-doctoral fellowship program. INRE fellows will receive support for 18 months with formal training as nurse scientists (virtual and in-person) to further their development as independent researchers focused on addressing health inequities among Native/Indigenous people and communities. The intent of INRE is to support fellows while they maintain full-time faculty positions.

Opportunities will be provided to be nurtured and mentored by health scientists with experience in conducting research among Native/Indigenous populations. Monthly research enrichment topics via Zoom sessions will be conducted. Fellows will receive financial support for a pilot research project, mentorship, attendance to an Indigenous mentorship/networking workshop, summer research immersion experience within a tribal community, conference attendance/presentation, and summer workshop at the UT Austin School of Nursing.

Fellowship Program Resources

UT Austin School of Nursing: Training Environment

The University of Texas at Austin School of Nursing provides a nurturing and inclusive environment with excellent resources to support early career fellows in building independent scientific careers. Native American nurse scientists who are members of the UT Austin School of Nursing faculty are leading INRE.

UT Austin School of Nursing: Centers of Research Excellence

INRE research training will also be supported by our two Centers of Research Excellence: the Center for Health Equity Research (HER) and the St. David's Center for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Research in Underserved Populations (CHPR).

Eligibility Criteria

Ideal candidates for the UT Austin School of Nursing INRE fellowship program will be PhD-prepared nurse scientists at an early stage in their careers as full-time faculty who will:

contribute to conducting research focused on how social determinants of health impact health inequities among Native/Indigenous populations;
demonstrate a commitment to completing 18 months of fellowship training; and
articulate a commitment to a career in research to promote the health and wellbeing of Native/Indigenous people and communities.

Application

Application Deadline: December 1, 2023 (5:00 pm CST)
Application Requirement: Interested fellows should send an updated CV with a 3 page personal statement.
Contact Email: johnphilip.gonzalez@austin.utexas.edu

Indigenous Nursing Research Enhancement (INRE) Fellowship Program