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NEW LOG-IN EXPERIENCE
The Oncology Nursing Foundation has introduced a new feature. Applicants will now have the convenience of using single sign-on (SSO) to access the online platform. The Foundation is committed to providing a user-friendly experience, and the introduction of SSO is part of our ongoing efforts to streamline the application process. With this new feature, you’ll be able to use the same login and password for all ONSE websites.What You Can Expect
For Users Without an ONS Account and have NOT previously logged in to the apply.onfgivesback.org site:- Please click the “register” button to create an ONS/ONF account to use for logging in across all systems.
For Users That Currently Have an ONS Account:
- You will now be able to use your ONS account login email and password to access the application platform just as you would on onfgivesback.org, ons.org, and oncc.org.
- You will not need to reset your existing password. However, the password originally created for the application platform will no longer work.
Funding for Oncology Nursing
Supporting Oncology Nurses as They Learn, Grow, and Lead.
Since 1981, we have awarded more than $33 million in research grants, fellowships, academic scholarships, lectures, public education projects, career development awards, and ONS Congress scholarships.
Awards, Grants, & Scholarships
All funding opportunities are tentative and subject to change.
ONS Congress Scholarship
The purpose of the ONS Congress Scholarships is to support registered nurses interested in improving cancer care by developing their personal knowledge as a result of attending the ONS Congress and sharing this new knowledge with others.The 2026 ONS Congress will be held May 13th-17th, 2026 in San Antonio, TX
Scholarship: Recipients will receive a scholarship up to $2,000 to apply toward ONS Congress registration, travel to and from ONS Congress, and per diem expenses. To learn more about the scholarship, click here.
Application Opens: September 15, 2025
Application Deadline: December 1, 2025
Applicants Notified: February 2026
Ceira Boyle Student ONS Congress Scholarship
The purpose of the Ceira Boyle Scholarship is to to support a student nurse who is pursing a career in oncology nursing by providing the funding to attend ONS Congress. The ONS Congress offers robust learning and networking among the oncology nursing community practicing across the United States and beyond. Registration to attend the 2026 ONS Congress May 13th-17th, 2026 in San Antonio, TX. To learn more about the scholarship, click here.
Application Opens: September 15, 2025
Deadline: December 1, 2025
Recipient Notification: February 2026
Research Grants
Purpose: To support rigorous scientific oncology nursing research for doctorally-prepared investigators. To learn more about grant funding opportunities click here.Letter of Intent (LOI) Application Open: February 15, 2026
LOI Due: May 15, 2026
Full Proposals Invited (Based on LOI Review): June 8, 2026
Full Proposal Due from PIs: July 6, 2026
Applicants Notified: by October 2026
Connie Henke Yarbro Excellence in Cancer Nursing Mentorship Award
Purpose: To recognize and support excellence in the mentorship of oncology nurses. To learn more about how you can nominate a mentor for this award, click here.Applications Open: October 15, 2025
Application Due: January 21, 2026
Applicants notified via email by: March 2026
Academics Scholarships
Purpose: The purpose of the academic scholarships is to provide scholarships to registered nurses committed to oncology nursing and pursuing a baccalaureate degree in nursing, a masters degree, a research doctoral degree (Ph.D.) or a clinical doctoral degree (DNP). To learn more about each individual scholarship, please click the hyperlinks provided.Application Opens: September 15, 2025
Application Deadline: February 1, 2026
Applicants Notified: April 2026
Funding Available: after July 1, 2026 (fall semester)
Leadership Scholarships
Purpose: The purpose of the leadership scholarship is to support a registerd nurse, working in oncology, interested in developing their leadership skills. To learn more about the scholarship, please click here.Application Opens: March 15, 2025
Application Deadline: September 15, 2025
Applicants Notified: by October 2025
Process
1. Register
Click on the "Register" link and complete and submit the registration form.
2. Login
Login to the award with your email and password.
3. Create
Create your online application.
4. Save
During the Call for Applications period, your application can be saved as DRAFT until all the required information is completed and attachments uploaded. As each section is complete, you will see a 
appear in the category tab when the application is saved. At any time, you can download and print your application by clicking on the 
icon in the Application Summary section.
5. Submit
On completion, save your application as FINAL. Download and print a copy of your application for your records by clicking on the icon in the Application Summary section in the right column. Note: If an update is required prior to the Call for Applications period, you can make the update and resave as FINAL.
If you require assistance or additional information, please contact the Foundation Team.
Points to remember
We suggest that you use your time wisely by getting a head start and collect any additional required items such as the name and email address for someone writing your letter of recommendation before you begin. Having to interrupt your progress to find information can take even longer, and you do not want to run into a deadline without having all information summited. Your responses should be of good quality, in terms of grammar, punctuation, syntax, conciseness, and ability to answer the question. Use free tools such as Grammarly to ensure proper spelling and sentence structure.The Oncology Nursing Foundation is looking for volunteers to join our grants and scholarship review teams!
Are you interested in a volunteer opportunity you can complete on your own time from home? Volunteering with the Foundation’s review team is a great way to bolster your resume or CV and provides flexibility for your schedule. Reviewer qualifications and time commitment vary by program. Contact grants@onfgivesback.org for more information on these opportunities.
Time Commitment
- ONS Congress®, Stem Cell Transplant, and Leadership Scholarships: About two weeks to review 10–15 applications at 10–15 minutes each (average 3.5 hours).
- Academic Scholarships: About three weeks to review about 15–20 applications (depending on the degree) at 15 minutes each (average 3.75 hours).
- Research Grants: One month to review 2–3 grant proposals at 3–5 hours each (depending on experience).
Requirements and Timeline for Review Team
- Must hold a BSN, master’s, PhD, or DNP degree (will review at the degree level you hold).
- Review in February.
- Must have attended an in-person ONS Congress.
- Review in early January.
- Must have attended an in-person ONS Congress.
- Review in March.
- Must have a PhD and have successfully completed a research grant as principal investigator.
- Review between May to July, depending on the role.
- Must have 3–5 years’ experience in stem cell transplant.
- Review in June.
- Must in a leadership role.
- Review in September.
- Faculty must be a senior nurse scientist and able to review two early-career investigator grants proposals and participate in an in-person mock study section.
- Review in March and participate in an in-person mock study intensive in April at ONS Congress.
CONTACT US
125 Enterprise Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15275
Phone: 866-257-4667 Option 4
Email: grants@onfgivesback.org