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Funding to Advance Oncology Nursing Excellence

Open Opportunities

    2026 ONS Congress® Scholarships

    Applications Open: Applications Open Application Due Date: Notification Date: Applicants Notified: End of February 2026


    Support registered nurses interested in improving cancer care by developing their personal knowledge as a result of attending the ONS Congress and sharing this new knowledge with others.

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    2026 Ceira Boyle Student Nursing ONS Congress® Scholarship

    Applications Open: Applications Open Application Due Date: Notification Date: Applicants Notified: End of February 2026


    Support a student nurse who is pursuing a career in oncology nursing by providing the funding to attend ONS Congress.

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    ONF Doctoral Scholarships

    Applications Open: Applications Open Application Due Date: Notification Date: July 1, 2026

    Provides scholarships to registered nurses who are committed to oncology nursing to continue their education by pursuing a research doctoral degree (PhD) or clinical doctoral degree (DNP). 

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    ONF Master's Scholarships

    Applications Open: Applications Open Application Due Date: Notification Date: July 1, 2026

    Provides scholarships to registered nurses committed to oncology nursing and pursuing a master’s degree in a relevant field. 

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    ONF Bachelor's Scholarships

    Applications Open: Applications Open Application Due Date: Notification Date: July 1, 2026

    Provides scholarships to registered nurses committed to oncology nursing and pursuing a baccalaureate degree in nursing.  

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Research Grants

    2025 RE03 General Topic Research Grant – $50,000

    Applications Closed LOI Submissions Closed Letter of Intent Due: Application Due Date: Notification Date: Funding Notification by: December 2025


    This opportunity is intended for emerging to mid-career oncology nurse researchers who have not previously received and completed at least one research study with a funding level of $50,000 as the study principal investigator (PI).

    2025 RE33 General Topic Research Grant – $100,000

    Applications Closed LOI Submissions Closed Letter of Intent Due: Application Due Date: Notification Date: Funding Notification by: December 2025


    This opportunity is intended for established oncology nurse researchers with a demonstrated funding history of at least $50,000 in prior research funding.

    RE34 Breast Cancer Research Grant - $50,000

    Applications Closed LOI Submissions Closed Letter of Intent Due: Application Due Date: Notification Date: Funding Notification by: December 2025


    This opportunity is intended for emerging to mid-career oncology nurse researchers who have not previously received and completed at least one research study with a funding level of $50,000 as the study principal investigator (PI).

    RE26 Oral Chemotherapy Adherence Research Grant - $100,000

    Applications Closed LOI Submissions Closed Letter of Intent Due: Application Due Date: Notification Date: Funding Notification by: December 2025


    This opportunity is intended for established oncology nurse researchers with a demonstrated funding history of at least $50,000 in prior research funding. 

Career and Leadership Development Funding

    2025 Josh Gottheil Memorial SCT/BMT Career Development Award

    Applications Closed Application Due Date: Notification Date: Applicants notified via email by: end of July 2025

    Supports non-advanced practice level registered nurses working in stem cell transplantation and bone marrow by providing financial assistance to attend either a virtual or in-person nursing continuing professional development specific to transplant nursing.

    2025 Wharton Nursing Leaders Program Scholarship

    Applications Closed Application Due Date: Notification Date: Applicants notified via email by: September 2025

    Provides financial support to higher-level nurse-managers who are preparing for the role of chief nursing officer (CNO), to attend the Wharton Nursing Leaders Program, facilitated by the University of Pennsylvania. 

    2025 Leadership Scholarships

    Applications Closed Applications Closed Application Due Date:

    Supports a registered nurse, working in oncology, interested in developing their leadership skills to improve cancer care by attending a leadership continuing education program.

Conference Scholarships

    2025 ONS Bridge™ Scholarships

    Applications Closed Application Due Date: Notification Date: Applicants notified via email by: August 1, 2025

    Recipient(s) receive funding to cover the registration fee to attend the annual ONS Bridge™ virtual conference.