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)  Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Initiative Grant  […]

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 […]

The AANA Education Committee invites residents and CRNAs to participate in the AANA College Bowl. This year’s competition will feature an exciting new category-based quiz show format, adding a dynamic twist to the event. A total of 36 residents will be selected to compete, representing programs from across the country. The winning resident team will […]

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

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. We encourage interested applicants to download and review the 2026 scholarship criteria to begin preparing their materials. Learn More

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

Submit your abstract for consideration at AANA EDGE 2027, where the latest, cutting-edge clinical anesthesia knowledge will be presented! KEY DATES Submission deadline: April 30, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. (CT) Grading deadline: July 31, 2026 Notification deadline: Sept. 4, 2026 More information