DISTINGUISHED CLINICAL RESEARCH NURSE AWARD (DCRNA)

2026 DCRNA Applications Accepted through Friday, June 5, 2026!

Purpose:

The IACRN seeks to honor a leader in clinical research nursing who exemplifies its mission to define, validate, and advance clinical research nursing as a specialty practice and to support the professional development of registered nurses who directly or indirectly impact the care of the clinical research participant.

Award:

The Award Recipient will be recognized at IACRN Conferences and in IACRN communications (i.e. website banner, Newletter, social medial campaigns, etc.).  

They will also receive:

• Complimentary conference registration
• A one-year IACRN membership
• A commemorative plaque
• The Award Recipient will be encouraged to give a presentation entitled “Distinguished Lecture” at the Annual Conference or during our Spring Virtual CRN Celebrations 
  

Criteria:

Nominees must a member of IACRN as defined in the association bylaws. Nominees will be selected based on their contribution to the practice of clinical research nursing in the following areas:

1. Contributions to Research supporting the practice and our recognition of the specialty practice.
2. Contributions to Education Professional Development  of CRNs.
3. Contributions to Developing Collaborations that foster the practice of CRNs.
4. Contributions to Dissemination of Best Practices in clinical research.

Application Components:

• Fill out the DCRNA Application.

• The nominator must address how the nominee meets the criteria stated above in 500 words or fewer (essay). The essay must include a clear description of how the nominee has contributed to all or some of the following areas:

○ Contributions to Research supporting the practice and recognition of the specialty practice.

○ Contributions to Professional Development of CRNs.

○ Contributions to Developing Collaborations that foster the practice of CRNs.

○ Contributions to Dissemination of Best Practices in clinical research.

• A letter of support from a professional colleague other than the nominator must be submitted with the application. The letter should include:

○ Description of how this person knows the nominee and for how long.

○ Description of their impression of nominee and their interest in Clinical Research Nursing.

• Nominee's CV.
• Send your completed DCRNA Application via email to [email protected] no later than Friday, June 5, 2026.