At INANE, we are committed to supporting our future editors, authors, reviewers, and others who will be influential in creating and sharing nursing knowledge. As evidence of that commitment, we are proud to announce the launch of the Suzanne Smith INANE Editor Fellowship.
Suzanne Smith INANE Editor Fellowship Description
Purpose: To provide mentorship for selected INANE members in an editor role.
Program Duration: (~ 15 months, this is not a 2 year program but one that overlaps with 2 conferences, dates are for example and not written in stone).
- Mentee Application Period: December 1st – January 31st.
- Mentor Application period: December 1st – January 30th
- Decision Date: March 1st
- Connecting with Mentor Date: As soon as feasible but no later than June 1st
- Orientation Meeting (via zoom – prior to annual conference): TBA. led by fellowship committee members to set expectations, provide direction, suggestions, experience, and INANE related resources.
- Nurse Author & Editor
- INANE listserv
- INANE Virtual Journal
- Annual Meeting
- Directory of Nursing Journals
- E-3 Workshop
- Editors Handbook
- INANE Annual Conference #1: End of July/First week of August (In person, hybrid or virtual depending on the year). Re-connect at conference as a cohort (meet and greet)
- Mentor and Fellow work together over the next year.
- INANE Annual Conference #2: End of July/First week of August (in person, hybrid or virtual depending on the year). Fellow and mentor co-present their project or reflections on experience.
- Mentoring Committee will develop a formal evaluation tool for mentees and mentors.
Fellow/Mentor Expectations:
- Identify Fellow’s objectives (at least one).
- Identify an area to work together.
- Meet at least montly, via phone, virtually or in person.
- Fellow and mentor both complete evaluation at program end.
Fellows will receive $250.00 off conference registration for each (2) conference and $50.00 off of the E-3 workshop.
The Fellowships, named after our late colleague Suzanne Smith, are funded by donations from friends, members, and supporters of INANE. Gifts of any amount are gratefully accepted. The Suzanne Smith Development Fund was established in 2013 and named for Suzanne after her untimely death in September of that year. Our goal is to remember our colleague and honor her legacy through the fellowship program. Click here to donate. Thank you in advance for your generous gift!
History
Previously the Mentoring Editors Awards were first presented in March 2014 to four nurses with a new editorship or emerging interest in editing and publishing. Each awardee was paired with a seasoned editor-mentor to provide support, encouragement, and networking opportunities at the INANE annual meeting. The award consists of a complimentary registration to the conference but its value extends far beyond the monetary compensation that is provided.
Application Process:
Applications for Fellows and Mentors for 2026 are being accepted now. Applications are due by January 31, 2026 and Fellows and Mentor matches will be announced on March 1, 2026.