The Abortion Care Training Incubator for Outstanding Nurse Scholars (ACTIONS) is an innovative program that seeks to connect, mentor, and support pre- and post-doctoral scholars looking to pursue a Ph.D. or post-doctoral studies at the University of California San Francisco (UCSF).

Our fellowship 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.

Staff and faculty are based in the School of Nursing at UCSF. Postdoctoral scholars are typically permitted to work remotely for the duration of their appointment, although this is subject to change depending on UCSF policy. Predoctoral scholars are based at UCSF School of Nursing. 

Candidates must:

• Be accepted into the UCSF PhD in nursing program.
• Demonstrate commitment to out loud abortion advocacy and research related to reproductive health and justice.
• Have a desire for leadership in nursing administration and/or demonstrate commitment to accepting a faculty position in an area without active Reproductive Justice-focused scholars.
• Plan to develop a postdoctoral research focus related to reproductive health and justice and reproductive health services provision, including abortion, birth, contraception, healthy sexuality, parenting, and pleasure in the US context.

Applications open on November 1^st and are reviewed on a rolling basis until all the positions are filled. To be considered in the first round of applications, please submit your application by December 15^th. Predoctoral appointments begin on July 1^st.

Funding includes full tuition and fees, a stipend, and professional development funds.

Funding is for the first three years of the Ph.D. program, with opportunities for renewal.

Typically two predoctoral scholars are accepted per year.

ACTIONS scholars may choose whatever methodology best suits their research focus. They will have access to faculty mentorship across the UCSF campus.

Please submit all application materials as a single PDF to Nikki Lanshaw (Project Director) at [email protected]. The next application cycle will begin in Spring Quarter 2022. Application instructions can be found here: Predoc Application

Please contact Nikki Lanshaw (Project Director) at [email protected] with questions.

Candidates are eligible if they have completed any one of the following:

• Nursing degree with completed doctoral training (e.g., Ph.D., DNP)
• Ph.D., ScD, or DrPH in biomedical or social science

Postdoctoral fellows cannot hold concurrent active faculty positions.

Applications open on November 1^st and are reviewed on a rolling basis until all the positions are filled. To be considered in the first round of applications, please submit your application by December 15^th. Postdoctoral appointments begin on July 1^st.

Funding includes a competitive salary with benefits, travel funds, and professional development funds.

Funding is for two years, with opportunities for renewal.

Typically two postdoctoral scholars are accepted per year.

ACTIONS scholars may choose whatever methodology best suits their research focus. They will have access to faculty mentorship across the UCSF campus.

Please submit all application materials as a single PDF to Nikki Lanshaw (Project Director) at [email protected]. The next application cycle will begin in Spring Quarter 2022. Application instructions can be found here: Postdoc Application

Please contact Nikki Lanshaw (Project Director) at [email protected] with questions.