Nephrology Nursing Grants

American Nephrology Nurses' Association Barbara F. Prowant Nursing Research Grant

Grant Deadlines:

First Proposal Submission (Optional) for Review and Research Committee Feedback:  August 31, 2010

Final Proposal Submission:  November 15, 2010

PURPOSE

The purpose of this grant is to provide funding for research projects, thesis, and dissertations for ANNA full members, who are certified by the Nephrology Nursing Certification Commission (NNCC) and who are in graduate school.

PROJECT TYPES ELIGIBLE FOR FUNDING

Research: Funding for pilot studies and partial funding for research projects, thesis, or dissertations.

SELECTION OF RECIPIENT

1. The Research Committee will review and score the proposals for scientific merit and feasibility based on the criteria stated below.

2. ANNA will award funding based on scientific merit and availability of funds.

AWARD AMOUNT
ANNA grants up to $5,000 per proposal will be awarded.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
1. Full Membership in ANNA.
a. The principle investigator must be a member of ANNA for the duration of the project.

2. The principle investigator must be currently certified by the Nephrology Nursing Certification Commission (NNCC).

3. Must be currently enrolled in a graduated program on the masters, doctorate, or post doctorate level. Priority will be given to graduate students, however, if funds are available, the award may be granted to ANNA members who currently have a masters degree.

4. The grant applicant(s) who are full members of ANNA must provide evidence of his/her/their experience and credentials demonstrating the ability to complete the proposed project and commitment to nephrology nursing.

5. Applicants have the option of contacting a member of the ANNA Research Committee to discuss ideas and use the assistance of the committee to connect them with appropriate mentors, if needed. Applications submitted early for review will not receive special consideration when reviewed with other applications. All grant applications are treated equally in the review process.

6. The project may be a new endeavor or one already in progress.

7. The applicant must complete the entire grant application form according to the instructions.

8. Other funding sources must be disclosed.

9. A separate proposal submitted under a different principal investigator/project manager or a different project title for the same study will not be eligible to receive a grant through this or any other ANNA sponsored research program.

10. The proposal must demonstrate the following:
a. Significance and applicability of the project to nursing, education, or related therapies
b. For research proposals, sound methodology in accordance with recognized nursing research guidelines
c. For other proposals as outlined previously, sound methodology and implementation strategies depending on the type of project
d. Approval by the appropriate Institutional Review Board
e. Support from the institution where the project will be implemented
f. Feasibility and likelihood of successful completion and support from faculty

11. Members of the ANNA Research Committee may apply for funds through this program. These applications will be reviewed in accordance with the Research Committee conflict of interest policy.

12. The ANNA Board of Directors reserves the right to make the final decision on all grant monies awarded.

ANNA National Office:
East Holly Avenue Box 56
Pitman, NJ 08071-0056

888-600-2662
856-256-2320
Fax: 856-589-7463

American Nephrology Nurses' Association Evidence-Based Research Grants

PURPOSE
The purpose of this grant is to encourage the discovery of new knowledge as well as the incorporation of the best scientific evidence currently available into the practice of nephrology nursing, with the ultimate goal of improving patient outcomes.

PROJECT TYPES ELIGIBLE FOR FUNDING

• Primary Research: funding on a smaller scale as compared to the research grant award. Pilot studies, and partial funding for research projects, thesis, or dissertations.

• Evidence Summary: synthesis of the body of research on a topic of relevance to practice into a single, meaningful statement of the state of the science. Examples include systematic review, meta analysis, review of the literature.

• Research Translation: translation of evidence into practice recommendations. Examples include: clinical practice guidelines that may include clinical pathways, protocols, and algorithms.

• Integration: adoption of a practice change based on evidence. This involves changing both individual and organizational practices through formal and informal channels. Examples include implementation of a clinical pathway based on evidence found in the literature, use of an evidence-based algorithm found in the literature.

• Evaluation: evaluation of an EBP project already implemented in the clinical setting.

• Other projects. Examples include: staff development programs on topics such as evidence based practice, learning to evaluate the research literature, how to effectively conduct a literature search, development of patient teaching materials that are evidence-based, implementation of a journal club to introduce EBP. Consult with the Research Committee to determine appropriateness of other project ideas.

Grant Deadlines:

First Proposal Submission (Optional) for Review and Research Committee Feedback: August 31, 2010

Final Proposal Submission: November 15, 2010

SELECTION OF RECIPIENT

1. The Research Committee will review and score the proposals for scientific merit and feasibility based on the criteria stated below.

2. ANNA will award funding based on established research and clinical practice priorities and availability of funds.

AWARD AMOUNT
Three (3) ANNA grants up to $5,000 per proposal will be awarded each year at the National Symposium by the Research Committee Chair.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
1. Full Membership in ANNA.
a. The grant applicant must be a member of ANNA for the duration of the EBP project. If two or more individuals are applying for the grant, all must be members of ANNA for the duration of the project with at least one of the applicants being a full member. The other applicants may be either full or associate members.

2. The grant applicant(s) who are full members of ANNA must share equal responsibility with all other applicants for the conceptualization and implementation of the proposed EBP project.

ANNA National Office:
East Holly Avenue Box 56 Pitman, NJ 08071-0056
888-600-2662
856-256-2320
Fax: 856-589-7463

American Nephrology Nurses' Association Research Grant

Grant Deadlines:

First Proposal Submission (Optional) for Review and Research Committee Feedback: August 31, 2010

Final Proposal Submission:  November 15, 2010

SELECTION OF RECIPIENT

1. The research grant will be applied for, as per instructions on the grant application.

2. The Research Committee will review the proposals for scientific merit and feasibility based on the criteria stated below.

3. ANNA will award funding based on established research priorities and availability of funds.

AWARD AMOUNT

ANNA grants up to $15,000 per proposal will be awarded.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENT

1. Full Membership in ANNA.

a. The principal investigator must be a member of ANNA for the duration of the research project. If two or more individuals are applying as co-investigators, all must be members of ANNA for the duration of the research project with at least one of the co-investigators being a full member. The other co-investigators may be either full or associate members.

2. The principal or co-principal investigator(s) who are full members of ANNA must share equal responsibility with all other co-investigators for the conceptualization and implementation of the proposed research project.

ANNA National Office:
East Holly Avenue Box 56
Pitman, NJ 08071-0056

888-600-2662
856-256-2320
Fax: 856-589-7463

American Nephrology Nurses' Association Research Sharing Award

Purpose

To award an individual or group who has made a major contribution to the dissemination of research to nurses for use in clinical nephrology nursing practice, education, and/or administration. Dissemination of research findings refers to a systematic effort or project that is directed towards making the essentials of completed research available to nurses in an accessible and usable format. Research-based projects may take various forms such as publications, audio/video tapes, conferences, consultation, or educational programs.

Award: $350

Eligibility Criteria

1. Primary contact person or nominee must be an ANNA member, having been a member for a minimum of the last 2 years as of the awards/scholarship application deadline.
2. Actively involved in nephrology nursing related health care services.
3. Eligible projects must be focused on the development of an evidence-based project for nephrology nursing and relevant to nephrology nursing practice using ANNA's Nephrology Nursing Standards of Practice and Guidelines for Care (2005) as a guide.
4. The primary focus of the submitted project must be sharing findings of research with other nurses.
5. The submission package must demonstrate that the research-based project was:
1. Presented in a form that is useful to nurses in nephrology settings.
2. Made available to nurses in a convenient manner and at a reasonable cost.
3. Packaged in a manner that will attract nurses to use or apply findings in their research, teaching, administration, and/or practice.
4. Based on science using a synthesis of existing research.

All application materials must be submitted online (www.annanurse.org) or postmarked by October 15, 2010 to:

Gail Dewald, BS, RN, CNN, Awards, Scholarships, and Grants Chairperson
ANNA National Office • East Holly Avenue Box 56 • Pitman, NJ 08071-0056
Fed Ex or UPS Mailing Address: 200 East Holly Avenue • Sewell, NJ 08080

Nephrology Nurse Researcher Award

Purpose

To recognize an outstanding nephrology nurse researcher.

Award $1,000 and a plaque

Eligibility Criteria

1. Candidates for the award will be nominated.
2. Current full member of American Nephrology Nurses' Association (ANNA), having been a member for a minimum of the last 2 years as of the awards/scholarship application deadline.
3. Actively involved in nephrology nursing related health care services.
4. Active participant in ANNA at the local, regional, and/or national level(s).
5. Preferably holds a master’s or doctoral degree.
6. Conducted outstanding research that contributes to the advancement of nephrology nursing. List the research the nominee has completed and any research that is in progress. Include other researchers (if appropriate), the title of the research studies and the date of completion for each.

All application materials must be submitted online (www.annanurse.org) or postmarked by October 15, 2010 to:

Gail Dewald, BS, RN, CNN, Awards, Scholarships, and Grants Chairperson
ANNA National Office • East Holly Avenue Box 56 • Pitman, NJ 08071-0056
Fed Ex or UPS Mailing Address: 200 East Holly Avenue • Sewell, NJ 08080