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Dragon’s den/shark tank: early career research pitches

At ACNAP Congress 2024

A unique opportunity for early career researchers!

During ACNAP Congress 2024 in Wroclaw, Poland, ACNAP is launching the interactive Dragons’ Den/Shark Tank session!

Pitch your research ideas to a panel of ‘Dragons/Sharks’, with the goal of being able to discuss and gain advice on your idea with experts. The expert panel will ask critical questions and give feedback. You will receive robust questioning and advice from the Dragons/Sharks who will dig deep into your rationale, methodological approaches and planned outcomes.

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Who can apply?

Open to early research career nurses and allied professionals who are ACNAP Silver Members.  

A PhD is not mandatory but you must NOT currently be a PhD student, registered for a PhD, or be more than five years from your PhD award.

Join us if not currently a member.

How to apply ?

Complete the template provided with the following information (Times New Roman 12 point, 1.5 spacing):

  • Name, education and present employment(s)
  • Curriculum Vitae (max 1 page, including research experience)
  • Publications from the last five years, in peer reviewed journals relevant to this application (no more than 10)
  • Description of your research idea (knowledge gap/rationale, aim(s), methodological approaches and planned outcomes) (max 1 A4 page)
  • Details on what sort of advice you would like to receive (1/2 A4 page)

Deadline for submission is 18 April, 23:59 CET.

Four applications will be chosen to present during ACNAP 2024:  5 minute presentation followed by 10 minute discussion with the Dragons.

You must attend ACNAP Congress in Wroclaw to participate in this event.

Apply here

Timeline

  • Deadline for applications: 18 April
  • Application review period: 19 April – 25 April
  • Applicants will be informed between 26 April and 10 May

Successful applicants will have 10 days to accept to present at ACNAP Congress.