2025-12-31 Featured Deadline for AANA Foundation Grants Featured Deadline for AANA Foundation Grants Featured December 31, 2025 - September 30, 2026 Deadline for AANA Foundation Grants 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, […]
2026-01-15 Featured AANA Foundation Resident Scholarships Featured AANA Foundation Resident Scholarships Featured January 15, 2026 - March 1, 2026 AANA Foundation Resident Scholarships 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
2026-01-15 Featured AANA Resident Mentoring Program Featured AANA Resident Mentoring Program Featured January 15, 2026 - March 8, 2026 AANA Resident Mentoring Program 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: […]
2026-01-19 Featured Resident Excellence Award Featured Resident Excellence Award Featured January 19, 2026 - March 6, 2026 Resident Excellence Award 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 […]
2026-01-19 Featured Anesthesia College Bowl at Annual Congress Featured Anesthesia College Bowl at Annual Congress Featured January 19, 2026 - March 6, 2026 Anesthesia College Bowl at Annual Congress 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 […]
2026-03-01 Featured AANA Committee Applications Open Featured AANA Committee Applications Open Featured March 1, 2026 - April 30, 2026 AANA Committee Applications Open AANA members (including residents) have many options and opportunities to serve and support fellow members and the nurse anesthesiology profession overall. Join an AANA committee and play a part in creating, improving, and implementing new strategies, programs, and more. Learn More
2026-03-02 Featured Poster Presentation for Congress Featured Poster Presentation for Congress Featured March 2, 2026 - April 1, 2026 Poster Presentation for Congress Present Your Research and Innovative Educational Approaches: Share your research findings or creative, innovative techniques in anesthesiology with an oral or general poster presentation at Annual Congress in August. Learn More
2026-03-15 Featured Lifetime Achievement Recognition Award Nominations Deadline Featured Lifetime Achievement Recognition Award Nominations Deadline Featured March 15, 2026 Lifetime Achievement Recognition Award Nominations Deadline Each year, AANA celebrates exceptional CRNAs/nurse anesthesiologists who have made lasting contributions to the profession and the patients they serve. Through these prestigious awards, AANA honors individuals whose work exemplifies excellence in education, clinical practice, professional advocacy, and advancement of the nurse anesthesia profession. Lifetime Achievement Awards Agatha Hodgins Award for Outstanding Accomplishment—The award recognizes […]
Featured 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Resident Roundtable: See something, say something: Recognizing and acting on substance use disorder in anesthesia Featured March 23, 2026 Resident Roundtable: See something, say something: Recognizing and acting on substance use disorder in anesthesia Substance use disorder is a hidden but serious risk in the anesthesia profession. As a resident, recognizing warning signs in yourself or your peers can make all the difference. This […]
Featured 8:00 am - 5:00 pm CRNA Scholars Application Featured April 1, 2026 CRNA Scholars Application CRNA Scholars (Post-Doctoral/Doctoral CRNAs for Research and/or Clinical Projects) The mission of the AANA Foundation is to advance the science of anesthesia through education and research. One of the goals […]
Featured Featured March 23, 2026 Resident Roundtable: See something, say something: Recognizing and acting on substance use disorder in anesthesia