AANA Foundation funds scholarships, doctoral and post-doctoral CRNA Scholars, post-doctoral fellowships, research grants, and oral “State of the Science” poster sessions, as well as coordinates general poster sessions and the doctoral mentorship program.   The deadline for the following grants is September 30, 2026.  Research Grants (General and Dedicated)  Dean Hayden Resident Project Grant  Diversity, Equity, […]

AANA Foundation scholarships are available to AANA member nurse anesthesia residents currently enrolled in an accredited program. AANA Foundation received 386 competitive scholarship applications in FY25, and 94 scholarships were awarded, totaling $278,250. Learn More

Each year during the Mid-Year Assembly (MYA) in May, residents have the opportunity to shadow a nurse anesthesiologist for a day—gaining firsthand knowledge of leadership, advocacy, and the value of active participation in their professional association. Program administrators may nominate one resident per program to participate. Key Dates: Nomination Opens: January 15, 2026 Nomination Closes: […]

The Resident Excellence Award is presented to a resident in good academic standing who demonstrates outstanding leadership and professionalism during their nurse anesthesia program, participates in activities that foster a positive public image of nursing, participates in activities that foster high-quality health care to consumers or engages in volunteer activities of community service or support […]

Six teams of residents will compete by answering anesthesia-related questions submitted by program directors. Program administrators may nominate up to two residents to participate on the resident teams. The winning resident team will face off against a team of six CRNAs/nurse anesthesiologists to determine the ultimate champion of the College Bowl, held at the AANA […]