Emerging Leader Fellowship

Maximize Your Nursing Leadership Potential with NANN’s Emerging Leader Fellowship (ELF)

NANN’s neonatal nursing fellowship program provides 5 months of learning and a quality improvement project.

The Emerging Leader Fellowship is a virtual five-month, joint program between the National Association of Neonatal Nurses and leadership institute Synova Associates.  Master leadership competencies in nursing through this unique nursing professional development program. Also known as ELF, the Emerging Leadership Fellowship provides neonatal nurses with a unique learning structure devised to maximize their leadership potential. Participants gain the skills to thrive in today’s fast-paced, rapidly evolving healthcare environment. Fellows will complete a quality improvement (QI) mini project to improve outcomes in their healthcare settings and to showcase their leadership growth.

To be eligible to become an Emerging Leader Fellow, you must be a full individual or international NANN member. (If you’re not a member or you’re an e-member, find out how to join NANN as a full member before you apply!)

The Emerging Leader Fellowship Program Overview details the program objectives, expectations, and program structure and schedule. Participants are expected to attend all scheduled meetings. 

How to Apply for the NANN Nursing Fellowship

The 2025 Emerging Leader Fellowship application period has ended. NANN invites you to check back in September to find out how to apply for the 2026 fellowships.

Applications include

  • Several open-ended questions
  • A letter of recommendation less than 400 words, as a Word document, with the writer’s name, title, organization, and contact information
  • Video response for one question (record this with your phone or computer; professional recording is unnecessary and won’t influence your acceptance).
NANN emerging leader fellowship

2026 ELF Program Dates

  • Session 1 – 2/18
    • Session 1 coaching – 2/25
  • Session 2 – 3/11
    • Session 2 coaching – 3/18
  • Session 3 – 4/1
    • Session 3 coaching – 4/8
  • Session 4 – 4/22
    • Session 4 coaching – 4/29
  • Session 5 – 5/13
    • Session 5 coaching – 5/20
  • Session 6 – 6/3
    • Session 6 coaching – 6/10
  • Session 7 – 6/24
    • Session 7 coaching – 7/1 
  • Session 8 disseminations – 7/14 & 7/15 

Emerging Leader Fellowship Tuition

Program tuition, $1,500 per fellow, must be paid in full before the program begins. The fee covers all program materials, coursework and training. Fellows supply their own computer and internet connection. Needs-based, partial tuition awards are available.

Questions?

If you have questions about NANN’s Emerging Leader Fellowship Program, please contact NANN Executive Director Molly Anderson.

2025 Emerging Leader Fellowship Cohort

Taylor Delahoussaye
Maria Andrews
Jorge Castanon
Theresa Rose
Olivia Moretti
Morgan Ebke
Sheridan Murphy
Amanda Grasmick
Michael Litrenta
Laura Pries
Julie Veselinovic
Jessica Gonzalez

How Do Nurses Benefit from NANN’s Fellowship Program?

Hear past graduates’ experience with NANN’s Emerging Leader Fellowship.

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