• PhD students
• Faculty (non-PhD holders)

• 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

• $9,000 USD which includes tuition for a 3-credit hour non-degree-seeking PhD level course and mentoring from 2 UAB faculty
• There is no visa required, no travel and no cost-of-living expenses

• Eligible candidates should be outside the United States and have specific objectives and deliverables as part of their application
• Alignment of focus area with UAB’s School of Nursing strategic priorities.
• Availability of a faculty mentor
• Education requirements (minimum master’s level, and/or enrollment in doctorate nursing program)
• English Proficiency: TOEFL or IELTS or Duolingo scores, or Certificate of English from an accredited course

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 program by completing this form.
• Summary of research protocol
• Funding proof

Optional Application Files:

• Writing sample or publication