AANA - American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology

Deadline for AANA Foundation Grants
2025-12-31 - 2026-09-30 | KY
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, and Inclusion (DEI) Initiative Grant

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AANA Resident Mentoring Program
2026-01-15 08:00 - 2026-03-08 17:00 (America/Chicago) | KY
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: March 8, 2026

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Resident Excellence Award
2026-01-19 - 2026-03-06 | KY
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 of health care.
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Anesthesia College Bowl at Annual Congress
2026-01-19 08:00 - 2026-04-01 23:30 | KY
The AANA Education Committee invites residents and CRNAs to participate in the AANA College Bowl. This year’s competition will feature an exciting new Jeopardy®️-style format, adding a dynamic twist to the event while maintaining the same familiar question categories used in previous years. A total of 36 residents and 4 CRNAs will be selected to compete, representing programs from across the country. The updated format is designed to enhance engagement, teamwork, and friendly competition while continuing to test clinical knowledge and critical thinking.
Key Dates:

Nomination Opens: January 19, 2026
Nomination Closes: April 1, 2026

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EDGE 2026
2026-02-04 - 2026-02-07 | Omni Louisville Hotel, 400 S 2nd St., Louisville, KY, 40202, United States
In 2026, the premier educator-to-educator event in nurse anesthesiology will have a bold new name: EDGE. Join us next year at the Omni in Louisville for a fresh, CRNA-inspired experience centered on innovative teaching, deeper personal connections, and professional growth.
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