How to Apply for a Research Grant

The primary goal of the Research and Special Project Funding Committee of Sigma Theta Tau is to encourage the membership to contribute to the advancement of nursing through research and special projects, such as development of patient education programs, media projects, etc. The Rho Chapter has set aside funds to be awarded to members involved in such efforts in the form of project grants. The following are guidelines used in making the awards:

1. Applicants for awards must meet the following conditions:
   1. Are a Sigma Theta Tau member (in the case of teams, only one member of a team needs to be a member of Sigma Theta Tau).

   2. In the case of team projects, each Sigma Theta Tau member wishing acknowledgement of the award should attach a separate application to the team's proposal.

   3. Have a well-defined project pertinent to nursing (see Outline for Preparation of Grant Proposal.)

2. The applicant must fill out an application form and submit 3 copies of their project intention (see Outline for Preparation of Grant Proposal), postmarked no later than September 30 for consideration for a Fall award and postmarked no later than January 31 for a Spring award. Special calls will have their own due date.

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3. Allocation of funds will be based on the quality of the proposed project, evaluated according to the Outline for Preparation of Grant Proposals.

4. The amount of the award will be determined by the funds available to the Committee, with a maximum award of $1,000.00.

5. Awards will be presented at the Rho Chapter Fall Induction Ceremony or at a special Spring Meeting. Recipients are expected to attend.

6. Upon completion of the project, each recipient must submit a brief report which includes a summary of results and implications for nursing practice. If the project is not completed one year following acceptance of the award, the recipient must submit an interim report of their activities.

Outline for Preparation of Grant Proposals

Grant proposals should be typed and should be no longer than five (5) pages in length. Submit 3 copies of the proposal to the committee. The following points must be included in the proposal:

1. Specific Aims: State concisely and realistically what the project is intended to accomplish, and/or what research questions are to be addressed and/or what hypotheses are to be tested.

2. Background: Briefly review the literature which substantiates the specific aims of the project.

3. Methods: Describe concisely the procedure to be used to accomplish the specific aims. Include a description of and rationale for special equipment and/or instruments to be used. If a survey questionnaire or interview is to be used, attach a copy of the instrument to the proposal.

4. Human or Animal Subjects: Provide evidence of approval from the appropriate agency review committee.

5. Significance: Specifically identify gaps which the project is intended to fill. Make clear the nursing implications of the project. State concisely the importance of the project by relating specific aims to longer-term objectives.

6. Budget: Submit an outline of the actual or projected costs for the entire project. Priority for funding is given to expenses incurred in preparation for and conduct of the investigation or project. Expenses associated with academic requirement (e.g., thesis copies, binding) will not be funded.

Download the Research Grant Application Form (.pdf)

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