Developing the next generation of nurse leaders and innovators

Applications now open for the 2024 cohort of Betty Irene Moore Fellows. The deadline to apply is 5 p.m. PST Dec. 1. Continue to the bottom of this page to register for informational webinars.

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The Betty Irene Moore Fellowship for Nurse Leaders and Innovators is a national program to develop the next generation of nurse leaders and innovators. The fellowship program recognizes and advances early- to mid-career nursing scholars and innovators with high potential to accelerate leadership in nursing-science research, practice, education, policy and entrepreneurship. Betty Irene Moore Fellows develop skills and confidence in leadership and innovation improving health care delivery and advancing health. 

Gathering for fourth annual convocation

The nine inaugural Betty Irene Moore Fellows (c) UC Regents. All rights reserved.The nine inaugural fellows in attendance presented the results of their final projects during convocation.

When the national program office for the Betty Irene Moore Fellowship for Nurse Leaders and Innovators convened its annual Convocation July 12-20 in Sacramento, it celebrated two historic milestones. The event marked the fourth and largest ever gathering and also served as the official graduation ceremony for the inaugural cohort of Betty Irene Moore Fellows that began the program in 2020. 

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Meet the 2023 cohort

2023 cohort of Betty Irene Moore Fellows (c) UC Davis Regents. All rights reserved.The 2023 cohort of Betty Irene Moore Fellows.

The national program office for the Betty Irene Moore Fellowship for Nurse Leaders and Innovators is pleased to announce its fourth and largest cohort of fellows with 16 members. The new cohort includes 14 Betty Irene Moore Fellows affiliated with major public and private universities across the country, while two are from major health systems and organizations. These fellows bring diversity of perspective and great potential to advance the nursing profession.

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Register for informational webinars

Register to join National Program Director Heather M. Young for an informational webinar about the fellowship program. The information presented is the same for each webinar, so please choose the date and time that works best for you.

Watch an informational webinar recorded on Nov. 4 with National Program Director Heather M. Young »

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