What is Actions?
The Abortion Care Training Incubator for Outstanding Nurse Scholars (ACTIONS) program is an innovative program that seeks to connect, mentor, and support pre-and post-doctoral scholars looking to pursue a PhD at University of California San Francisco (UCSF). The program provides funding for pre- and post-doctoral scholars to increase both the number of trainees and the capacity of scholars to design studies that prioritize reproductive justice as the primary approach to reproductive health services provision, including abortion, birth, contraception, healthy sexuality, parenting and pleasure. We are looking for scholars who are enthusiastic and passionate about transformational change toward reproductive justice. This program provides a unique opportunity to train the next generation of thought leaders and change agents in nursing leadership and faculty positions around the country.
Who is eligible for the predoctoral fellowship?
What is the selection process for predoctoral fellows?
How long will funding last?
Funding is for the first three years of the PhD program, with opportunities for renewal
What type of financial support will I receive?
Full tuition and fees, stipend, professional development funds
How many fellows will be selected?
Typically two predoctoral scholars per year
Do I have to focus on a particular research methodology, e.g. quantitative or qualitative?
ACTIONS scholars may choose whatever methodology best suits their research focus. They will have access to have faculty mentorship across the UCSF campus
I have more questions. Who do I contact?
Nikki Lanshaw (Project Director) at [email protected]
How do I submit an application?
Please submit the application materials as a single PDF to Nikki Lanshaw, ACTIONS Project Director at [email protected]
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