2027 Call for RIIG Award Nominations
Belonging to a Midwest Nursing Research Society (MNRS) Research & Implementation Interest Group (RIIG) is a remarkable way to network, find and provide mentorship, meet research collaborators, partner in research and implementation, hone your leadership skills, grow as a professional, and develop your potential. Another benefit of RIIG membership is access to apply for RIIG Awards. These awards are designed to recognize members of each RIIG who are in different stages of their careers.
New this year, and at the direction of the MNRS Board of Directors, the RIIG Awards will now be managed by the Awards Committee. The Awards Committee has developed a smaller, standardized set of RIIG Awards to increase the prestige and visibility of these recognitions across the Society.
Any individual or RIIG group may nominate a RIIG member for a RIIG award. Self nominations are welcome.
Below you will find the five RIIG Awards, along with their descriptions and eligibility criteria. A total of five awards will be presented during this year's MNRS Awards Ceremony. Recipients will be recognized on stage and will receive one complimentary night of hotel accommodations.
Award submissions for 2027 are open and will end on September 15, 2026
Click below to explore 2027 RIIG Awards, award criteria, and submit a nomination
Excellence in Community Engaged Research Award
Excellence in Innovation Award
Excellence in Translation of Knowledge-to-Care Award
Mid-Career Award for Excellence in Research
Promising Student Nurse Scientist Award
Eligibility criteria for RIIG Awards:
- Members may apply/be nominated for only one RIIG award, regardless of the number of RIIG memberships held.
- Members can ONLY win ONE RIIG award per year.
- Student members are no longer required to be a member of the RIIG for one full year to apply/be nominated, but they must be a member of the RIIG at the time of nomination.
- Regular and Alumni members must be part of the RIIG for at least one year to apply/be nominated.
- Members must be active and engaged as defined by the RIIG.