Consumer Health Information Specialist Training (CHIS) Award Now Open

Posted by liaison on November 9th, 2026 Posted in: Funding, Request for Applications

The Network of the National Library of Medicine (NNLM) Training Office is excited to offer the Consumer Health Information Specialization (CHIS) Training Award. Awardees can receive $300 to teach an established, ready-to-use NNLM consumer health course with the goal of increasing their community’s access to reliable resources. If you have any questions about the application process, please reach out to nto@utah.edu.

Application Deadline: Accepted on a rolling basis through March 5, 2027
Number of Awards: Minimum of 10 awards available
Amount: $300
Eligibility: Applicants must have a current CHIS Level 1 or 2 from the Medical Library Association and be affiliated with an NNLM member organization.
For complete details, including application instructions, check out the award page.

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