• PhD students
• Post-doctoral fellows
• Faculty

• 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

• $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.

• 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.

Required Application Files:

• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Statement of purpose, goals and expected deliverables for the visit by completing this form.
• 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)