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At NINR, we are focused on leading nursing research to solve pressing health challenges and inform practice and policy, optimizing health for all.
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During this season of giving, we at the National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR) extend our heartfelt thanks to the nursing community, including nurse scientists, trainees, educators, nursing clinical partners, and the many teams who advance rigorous, solutions-focused research to improve health and prevent disease.
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On June 2-3, 2025, NINR’s Artificial Intelligence Boot Camp explored the impact of AI on health, health research, and clinical practice. The goal of the bootcamp was to facilitate foundational understanding of AI principles, identify actionable steps to incorporate AI into research and clinical practice, and outline ethical considerations for AI adoption.
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NINR hosted a SRI Faculty Convening as part of its 40th Anniversary Scientific Symposium that brought together nurse scientists and faculty from colleges and schools of nursing to discuss opportunities for advancing research that addresses the conditions of people’s lives to improve health and prevent disease.
Funding opportunities that improve health outcomes
NINR believes that nursing research is the key to unlocking the power and potential of nursing. NINR offers grants to individuals at all points in their career, from early investigators to established scientists. NINR grants also support small businesses and research centers.

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Small Business
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Training Funding
Mechanisms and awards for training the next generation of nurse scientists at all levels of education.


