EARLY CAREER INVESTIGATOR COACHING PROGRAM

The Early Career Investigator Coaching (ECIC) program invites junior military nurses to partner with seasoned military nurse scientists and engage in clinical inquiry, scholarship, and the development of Evidence-Based Practice solutions for the Military Health System. Leveraging the expertise of experienced military nursing researchers, ECIC participants explore how nursing research can advance military nursing practice and support their military nursing career goals. Plus, gain invaluable experience on research teams that expand the growing body of Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) in military nursing. Participants also meet with counterparts and leaders in the Army, Navy, and Air Force -- a rare opportunity to expand career networks across the service branches.

 

Vision
To foster early military nursing professionals to engage in scientific scholarship and Evidence-Based Practice.

 

Who’s Eligible

• ROTC Nurse Cadets (4th year) to attend virtually

• Military Junior Nurses (01-03)

• GPA > 3.0

 

Benefits​

• Network in a supportive environment with accomplished military nursing leaders and practitioners across triservice nursing specialties.

• Witness, develop and practice leadership skills to support current and future roles in complex military environments.

• Gain a mentorship to help identify and strategize military career goals.

• Learn how to best transition from academia to military service.

• Build a resume and portfolio of experience.

 

Application Cycle

Opens:  03 Oct 2025

Closes: 16 Mar 2026
Acceptance/Declination Notification: 01 Apr 2026
Applicant Acceptance Due: 10 Apr 2026
ECIC Cohort: Virtual Orientation:  24 Apr 2026

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Application Requirements

• CV/Professional biography (1-page)

• Letter of Interest (less than 500 words)

  • Why you chose military nursing?

  • What military nursing service means to you?

  • How ECIC will support your nursing career?

  • Your future military nursing career goals?

• Signed Letter of Recommendation from Cadre or Unit Leadership

• Unofficial transcript(s) demonstrating GPA > 3.0

Note: All elements identified in the application requirements must be submitted before the application deadline.