CANNT Bursaries & Grants
The Canadian Association of Nephrology Nurses and Technologists awards up to $2000.00 annually to three qualified nephrology practitioners for continuing education related to their professional development. CANNT also awards an ISPD bursary to one member from each region to cover the cost of successful Certification or Recertification. CANNT offers a Research Grant of up to $3000 for an original research study in the area of nephrology nursing or technology.
Technical BursaryTo promote and encourage continuing education in nephrology within the technical membership. Frances Boutiler BursaryTo promote and encourage nurses to pursue continuing education at the bachelor of nursing level. Franca Tantalo Graduate BursaryTo promote and support nurses studying at the Masters level in a program that will include and enhance their nephrology nursing practice. |
CANNT Research GrantTo promote member research in the area of
Certification and Re-certification BursaryTo promote and encourage nephrology to study and obtain national certification or re-certification in the Nephrology specialty. |
Applicant eligibility:
- Minimum two years clinical/technical practice in nephrology
- Member of CANNT in good standing
- Acceptance into full or part-time studies at an accredited educational institution
The completed application for all bursaries except Certification and Re-certification MUST include all of the information below or it will be considered incomplete and removed from the entries:
- Application form
- Curriculum vitae
- Transcripts of previous college/university programs
- Proof of acceptance into the program
- Letter of reference substantiating academic performance, employment experience and CANNT involvement
- Proof of CANNT membership
- Estimation of required funds to meet educational needs
Bursaries are awarded based on
- Curriculum vitae
- Involvement with CANNT
- Demonstrated leadership potential
- Commitment to continue work in nephrology
- Research related to nephrology
- Publications, presentations in nephrology
Certification and Re-certification Bursaries are awarded by random draw of eligible applicants in each region.
Notification
Successful applicants will be notified by the president prior to the annual general meeting. The recipients' names will be published in the CANNT Journal.