Timeline for the Academy Application Cycle
February 15 | Applications must be submitted online to the NLN by February 15, 2017 at 11:59 pm (ET).
Application link: applications are now closed.
Application payments can be made online here. The fee structure is listed at the bottom of this page. |
March | Applications and review/recommendation forms will be sent to Review Panel. |
April | Review Panel meets to discuss all reviews/recommendations. Recommendations for new fellows sent to NLN Board of Governors |
April/May | NLN Board of Governors will act on recommendations regarding new fellows. |
May/June | All applicants notified of the outcome of the review process. |
September | New fellows will be inducted at the Honors Convocation ceremony held during the NLN's annual Education Summit. |
Fees
In addition to the fees noted below, Fellows are required to maintain membership
in the NLN, either through their school or as an individual member.
| | Regular | Retired* | Honorary |
Application Fee | $300 | $100 | $300 |
Annual Fellowship Dues | $150 | $100** | Waived |
*To be considered retired, the candidate must not have been employed in any capacity for at least three years. If the candidate has not been retired for three years, she/he must apply as a regular fellow.
**Current Academy fellows who are fully retired may apply for retirement dues on the NLN website for 2018-2019.