Pathway to PhD Nursing Scholars Program

• Graduate (or pending graduation) from an accredited Baccalaureate or Master’s Entry Nursing Program. All academic programs must be complete prior to the start of the JHSON summer term.
• Minimum scholastic GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
• Two letters of reference attesting to applicant’s academic promise and potential for a PhD
• Short, written essay responses detailing interest in Pathway Scholars program and research
• CV or resume

• Interview(s) with admissions committee members (Center Director, a PhD program faculty, a PhD Candidate)
• Indication of interest in working with JHSON (Johns Hopkins School of Nursing) Research Centers* and their advertised research team opportunities/engagement
• Submission of an optional supplement to the written essay (e.g., artistic representation, photo project, A/V recorded content) for those who find the written essay does not represent life experience or abilities adequately

Current JHSON Research Centers that are part of the Pathway Program:

1. Center for Equity in Aging
2. COMPASS Center
3. Center for Global Initiatives
4. Center for Simulation and Immersive Learning
5. Center for Infectious Disease and Nursing Innovation (CIDNI)
6. Disability Health Research Center
7. Resilience RRTC Center
8. Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging

• Pathway Scholars will receive special networking opportunities to welcome them into the JHSON community
• Scholars will learn about JHU educational/career and social networking opportunities/initiatives
• Regular social experiences to facilitate cohort-building and community
• Professional networking activities will include:
  • Research shadowing opportunities
  • Interaction with current students and faculty through Research Honors Program seminars
  • The Leadership Alliance
  • Multiple levels of mentorship from Center Director/faculty mentor/and PhD Candidate program mentors
• Scholars will join teams of faculty and students who extend beyond JHU through their placement at our well-resourced Johns Hopkins School of Nursing Centers
• Scholars get the opportunity to be guests in the Nursing Research Honors seminar. This course will provide an exploration of the design and conduct of research in the health sciences. Students will be introduced to common research designs through the discussion of ongoing research of faculty. Students will examine current topics and issues in nursing research. Discussions will cover the ways in which the nursing perspective shapes the conduct and results of research. Topical seminars also will incorporate an interdisciplinary perspective. The goal is to engage students in the ongoing research of faculty and promote intellectual growth among highly motivated pre-licensure Master’s students who aspire to learn more about nursing research.

• Stipend $4,798 prorated paid biweekly $1199 (2025 rate). Prorated for 8- week program, based on the NIH predoctoral stipend rate.
• Program provided housing
• Travel reimbursement up to $1000
• Education reimbursement up to $1000