Evaluating Innovations in Nursing Education 2008 Call for Proposals
Deadline: Jan 23, 2009 Program Area: Building Human Capital
Purpose: Evaluating Innovations in Nursing Education will evaluate models, programs and innovations that expand teaching capacity or promote faculty recruitment and retention in nursing schools. The program aims to increase the number of nursing school graduates by evaluating strategies that address the nurse faculty shortage and disseminating successful strategies so they can be replicated in other nursing education settings. Eligibility & Selection Criteria: Nursing schools or health care organizations who will act as the applicant institution and sub-contract to the evaluation team. Preference will be given to applicant organizations that are tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and are not private foundations as defined under Section 509(a). Please note that the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation makes grants to organizations in the United States and U.S. territories only. Each applicant organization must arrange to sub-contract with an experienced evaluator (not affiliated with the primary applicant department) to assess the intervention. Proposed interventions must be ongoing and have the potential to significantly increase teaching capacity, improve faculty work-life, and/or promote faculty recruitment and retention. Interventions must include a large enough population (i.e., faculty, students, courses) to permit precise determination of their impact on important outcomes. A maximum of one grant will be awarded per applicant institution.
Selection Criteria Proposals will be evaluated using the following criteria: Presentation of a logic model/theory of change through which the intervention will improve teaching capacity, faculty work-life and/or faculty recruitment and retention. Preliminary evidence of the intervention’s effectiveness. Strong evaluation design for isolating the impact of the intervention. Selection of appropriate outcomes for assessing the intervention’s success and access to data for measuring them. Demonstrated commitment of key stakeholders to fully implement the intervention and cooperate with all aspects of the evaluation study. The expertise and relevant experience of the evaluation team. Key Dates: November 21 and December 2, 2008—Optional applicant Web conferences. Registration is required. Visit program Web site for details. January 23, 2009—Deadline for receipt of brief proposals. March 13–May 1, 2009—Technical assistance (to refine the evaluation design) for those invited to submit a full proposal. May 1, 2009—Applicants notified if invited to submita full proposal. June 12, 2009—Deadline for receipt of full proposals. November 2009—Notification of awards. Total Award: Up to nine awards of up to $300,000 each will be available in this round of funding. Contact: Evaluating Innovations in Nursing Education Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey info@evaluatinginnovationsinnursing.org Office: (732) 932-4670 http://www.evaluatinginnovationsinnursing.org
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Nurse Faculty Scholars 2009 Call for Applications
Deadline: Feb 11, 2009 Program Area: Building Human Capital Purpose: The goal of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Nurse Faculty Scholars program is to develop the next generation of national leaders in academic nursing through career development awards for outstanding junior nursing faculty. The program aims to strengthen the academic productivity and overall excellence of nursing schools by providing mentorship, leadership training and salary and research support to young faculty. Eligibility & Selection Criteria: Applications must be submitted by the academic institution nominating the proposed scholar. Preference will be given to those applicants who may be either public entities or nonprofit organizations that are tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. To be eligible, candidates must meet the following criteria: Be a registered nurse with a research doctorate in nursing or a related discipline. Be a junior faculty member in an accredited school of nursing in an academic position that could lead to tenure. Identify at least one senior leader in the school of nursing as an institutional mentor for academic career planning and to provide access to organizations, programs and colleagues helpful to the candidate’s work as a Nurse Faculty Scholar. Identify at least one senior researcher in the university with similar or complementary research interests. Scholars are encouraged to select the research mentor from a discipline outside of nursing. Candidates must be citizens or permanent residents of the United States or its territories at the time of application and must not receive support from other research fellowships/traineeships at the time they begin the program. We embrace racial, ethnic and gender diversity and encourage applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds. Selection Criteria The following factors are considered in the selection process: Evidence of the potential for and strong commitment to a full career as an academic nurse leader, with the capacity to achieve rank of full professor. Evidence that the nominating institution and its senior leadership are committed to supporting the candidate’s academic career and activities during the program. Evidence of the availability and commitment of qualified mentors and academic resources, including space as appropriate, at the candidate’s institution. Evidence of the potential to become a national leader in the candidate’s scholarly focus area. Evidence of the candidate’s commitment to teaching excellence. Evidence of the candidate’s commitment to racial, ethnic, gender and cultural diversity in nursing. General merit of the candidate’s research proposal. Potential of the proposed research and scholarship area to serve as a foundation for the candidate’s academic career and contribution to: nursing science; interdisciplinary knowledge in a focus area; and improvement of health and health care in the United States. The NAC will review all applications and supporting letters of recommendation and will select semifinalists for interviews. The NAC will then make final recommendations to RWJF. Neither the NAC nor RWJF provides individual critiques of the applications submitted. Key Dates: December 11, 2008 (10 p.m. ET) and December 17, 2008 (2 p.m. ET)—Optional informational applicant Web conferences. Interested candidates are encouraged to participate in one of the optional conferences. You must register in advance by signing up on the program’s Web site. February 11, 2009 (3 p.m. ET)—Deadline for receipt of applications submitted online. April 7, 2009—Notification of semifinalists. May 3-5, 2008—Semifinalist interviews with national advisory committee members. May 8, 2009—Notification of finalists. September 1, 2009—Appointments begin. Total Award: Up to 15 awards of up to $350,000 each over three years will be available in this round. Contact: Nurse Faculty Scholars National Program Office The Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing info@rwjfnursefacultyscholars.org Office: (877) 738-0737 http://www.rwjfnursefacultyscholars.org
To recognize and promote excellence in nursing care of mothers and babies, the March of Dimes offers several $5,000 scholarships annually to registered nurses enrolled in graduate programs of maternal-child nursing. 2008 scholarships are supported in part by educational grants from Pampers and Evenflo.Applications for 2009 scholarships are due on January 15, 2009.
Eligibility RequirementsApplicant must be a registered nurse. Applicant must currently be enrolled in a graduate program in maternal-child nursing at the master's or doctoral level. Applicant must have at least one academic term to complete after May of the year in which the scholarship is awarded. Applicant must be a member of at least one of the following professional organizations: the Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses; the American College of Nurse-Midwives; or the National Association of Neonatal Nurses. Applicant cannot be a previous recipient of the March of Dimes graduate nursing scholarship. Employees of the March of Dimes, members of its Board of Trustees, and their family members are not eligible. Scholarship recipients are announced in May each year.
Mailing addressEducation ServicesMarch of Dimes1275 Mamaroneck Ave.White Plains, NY 10605Emailprofedu@marchofdimes.com
Oncology Nursing Society Foundation Doctoral Scholarships
Purpose: To provide scholarships to registered nurses who are interested in and committed to oncology nursing to continue their education by pursuing a doctoral degree. Qualifications: The candidate must be currently enrolled in (or applying to) a doctoral nursing degree or related program and enrolled in the 2009–2010 academic year. The candidate must have a current license to practice as a registered nurse and must have an interest in and commitment to oncology nursing. Candidates entering a doctoral program without a master’s degree must have completed the first two years of the doctoral program curriculum to be eligible. At the end of each year of scholarship participation, the nurse shall submit a summary describing the education activities in which he/she participated. NOTE: An individual cannot receive this award more than one time. Awards: $5,000 Roberta Pierce Scofield Doctoral Scholarship*, supported by the ONS Foundation $3,000 Ann Olson Memorial Doctoral Scholarship**, supported by Pfizer Oncology $3,000 Thomas Jordan Doctoral Scholarship***, supported by Bristol-Myers Squibb Oncology *This award is in memory of Roberta Pierce Scofield, an oncology nurse and the first president of ONCC, who died of cancer in 1988. **Ann Olson was an oncology sales representative who died of cancer in 1989. ***Thomas Jordan is a past member of the ONS Foundation Board of Trustees. Application deadline: February 1, 2009
ONS Foundation 125 Enterprise Drive Pittsburgh, PA 15275 866-257-4ONS 412-859-6100 877-369-5497 (toll free fax) 412-859-6163 (fax) E-mail: foundation@ons.org Web site: www.onsfoundation.org
Oncology Nursing Society Foundation Academic Scholarships
All awards, grants, and scholarships are tentative and subject to change based on funding availability. Bachelor's Scholarships
Supported by ONS Foundation, Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation and Oncology Practice Alliance, Inc. Award: $2,000 bachelor's scholarships. Purpose: To provide scholarships to individuals who are interested in and committed to oncology nursing and pursuing a baccalaureate degree in nursing. Selection Criteria: Current RN applicant (Applicant is currently licensed as a registered nurse) The candidate must be currently enrolled or have been accepted into a bachelor of nursing degree program at an NLN or CCNE accredited School of Nursing and enrolled in the 2009–2010 academic year. The candidate must have a current license to practice as a registered nurse and must have an interest in and commitment to oncology nursing. At the end of each year of scholarship participation, the nurse shall submit a summary describing the education activities in which he/she participated. Non-RN and Non-RNHS applicant (Applicant is not currently licensed as a registered nurse) 1. The candidate must be currently enrolled in a bachelor of nursing degree program at an NLN or CCNE accredited School of Nursing for enrollment in the 2009–2010 academic year. Non-RN applicants must be in the nursing component of the program. Candidates that already possess a bachelors degree in another field and applying to an accelerated program must have applied to the program prior to the application date and acceptance verified prior to June 1. The candidate must have an interest in and commitment to oncology nursing. High school students and individuals in the liberal arts component of a BSN program are not eligible. At the end of each year of scholarship participation, the nurse shall submit a summary describing the education activities in which he/she participated. NOTE: An individual cannot receive this award more than one time. *These scholarships are in memory of Roberta Pierce Scofield, an oncology nurse and first president of the Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation, who died of cancer in 1988. Application deadline: February 1, 2009
Interdisciplinary Nursing Quality Research Initiative
Robert Wood Johnson FoundationDeadline: Dec 4, 2008Program Area: Building Human CapitalPurpose:The Interdisciplinary Nursing Quality Research Initiative (INQRI) generates, disseminates and translates research to improve the quality of patient care. It supports interdisciplinary teams of scholars from nursing and other disciplines to address gaps in knowledge about the relationship between nursing and health care quality.Eligibility & Selection Criteria:Only interdisciplinary teams with at least one scholar from nursing and at least one scholar from one other discipline are eligible to apply. Preference will be given to applicants that are tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and are not private foundations as defined under Section 509(a). The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation awards grants to organizations in the United States and U.S. territories only.Brief proposals will be reviewed by a diverse group of researchers and stakeholders. Selected applicants will then be invited to submit full proposals for funding consideration. Each full proposal will be reviewed independently by a senior scholar in nursing as well as one from another discipline, and input will be sought from the national advisory committee before the INQRI program makes final recommendations for funding.Brief proposals will be evaluated based on the following criteria: * Significance of the nursing quality research question examined. * Evidence of meaningful interdisciplinary collaboration in both the conception and design of the project. * Potential to produce new information that can demonstrate where nursing contributes to quality and/or to improve the quality of care that nurses provide. * Relevance and potential impact of the findings for both practice and policy. * Timeliness of the project for affecting policy development or implementation. * Quality of plans for disseminating findings among key stakeholders in practice, research and policy. * Potential for translation of findings to improve health care quality.Full proposals will be evaluated based on the previous and following criteria: * The idea—innovativeness and relevance of question; soundness of conceptual framework; potential generalizability; and impact and adoption of findings. * The methods—methodological rigor; extent to which design can establish causal relationship between nursing and quality; feasibility; data precision; strength of analytical plan. * The team—evidence of involvement of scholars from nursing and other disciplines in conceptualization, choice of empirical methods and plans for dissemination; experience of team as well as efforts to involve new scholars; capacity of team to complete project on schedule. * The plans for translation and impact—incorporation of stakeholders into the study design and plans for dissemination; evidence of plans to use research findings to influence quality-related issues (e.g., nursing care processes; nurses’ work environment; measurement of nursing performance).All primary data collected under this program are subject to RWJF’s general requirement for producing data sets for public use.Key Dates: * December 4, 2008 (3 p.m. ET)—Deadline for receipt of brief proposals. * February 27, 2009—Applicants will be notified of invitation to submit a full proposal. * April 9, 2009 (3 p.m. ET)—Deadline for receipt of full proposals. * June 17, 2009—Grantees will be notified of funding decisions. * July 15–16, 2009—Annual INQRI meeting. * September 1, 2009—Research grants start.Total Award:Up to seven two-year grants of up to $300,000 each will be awarded in 2009.Contact:INQRI HelpdeskINQRIhelpdesk@sra.comOffice: (800) 978-8309
2009 Minority Nurse Scholarships
In 1999, Minority Nurse created an annual scholarship program to help our student readers complete their studies leading to a baccalaureate degree in nursing. Since then, more than 30 outstanding nursing students have been awarded Minority Nurse Magazine Scholarships in recognition of their exceptional commitment to academic excellence and community service. For 2009, to commemorate our tenth year of presenting these awards, we are pleased to announce some exciting changes to the program:Increased Scholarship AmountsIn 2009, Minority Nurse will award $5,000 in scholarships: * One $3,000 Scholarship * Two $1,000 ScholarshipsStreamlined Application ProcessTo better meet the needs of busy nursing students, we’ve made the process of applying for the scholarship easier and faster.
The application deadline for the 2009 Minority Nurse scholarships is February 1, 2009.Scholarships will be paid in summer 2009 for the fall 2009 term.The scholarships are open to racial and ethnic minority students who in fall 2009 will be enrolled in either: * The third or fourth year of an accredited BSN program in the United States * An accelerated program leading to a BSN degree (such as RN-to-BSN or BA-to-BSN) * An accelerated Master’s Entry nursing program for students with bachelor’s degrees in fields other than nursing (such as BA-to-MSN) Questions?Contact Pam Chwedyk at (312) 525-3095 or pchwedyk@alloyeducation.com
The John A. Hartford Foundation & The Atlantic PhilanthropiesClaire M. Fagin Fellowship ProgramThe American Academy of Nursing seeks applicants for its Building Academic Geriatric Nursing Capacity (BAGNC) Claire M. Fagin Fellowship Program. The Fellowship supports two years of full time advanced research and leadership training for doctorally prepared faculty committed to careers in academic geriatric nursing. The John A. Hartford Foundation and the Atlantic Philanthropies provide $120,000 for the 2-year fellowship ($60,000 per annum). The Mayday Fund provides an additional $5,000 award to selected candidates whose research focuses on pain in older persons. Fellowship programs must begin between July 1st and September 1st of the award year.EligibilityApplicants must: * be doctorally-prepared registered nurses, * hold degree(s) in nursing, * be United States citizens or permanent U.S. residents, * have potential to develop into independent investigators, AND * demonstrate potential for long-term contributions to geriatric nursing.Applications will be accepted from (1) doctoral students who will complete their doctoral program prior to official start of the award and (2) faculty members in accredited Schools of Nursing who hold the rank of assistant professor or associate professor. Priority is given to applicants who have received a PhD within 7 years of their application. The Fellowship is not intended to support basic research training.The program is committed to advancing well-qualified applicants from under-represented minority groups to improve the nation’s ability to provide culturally competent care to its increasingly diverse aging population.The application has two components – a professional development plan and a research proposal. The applicant will propose a significant gerontological nursing research project consistent with the applicant’s interests and previous research or clinical experience, identify a mentor (s) who is a strong geriatric nurse scientist with whom he/she will work, and provide a signed letter from the proposed mentor (s) outlining a plan for their work together. For program administration purposes, one mentor must be designated as the primary mentor.Program DescriptionOverview. The Claire M. Fagin Fellowship Program focuses on the development of academic leadership in gerontological nursing through such activities as: research; focused study; networking among BAGNC scholars, fellows and mentors as well as colleagues in other fields.Selected Fellows, in collaboration with their mentor(s), will design and implement an individual professional development plan that will support them in developing new competencies and enhanced effectiveness as an academic leader and researcher.Over the award term, successful Fellows will demonstrate growth in ability to transform self and organizations by moving outside of traditional modes of success; complete and write-up a significant research project; and achieve funding from other sources.Institution. The selected institution is a significant consideration in the application review and selection process. Many nursing schools throughout the country are acceptable places of study and research. It is important that the school chosen have the resources and capacity to support the Fellow in his or her research program.The John A. Hartford Foundation funds nine Centers of Geriatric Nursing Excellence located at the following Schools or Colleges of Nursing: Arizona State University,Oregon Health & Science University,Pennsylvania State University,University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences,University of California at San Francisco,University of Iowa,University of Minnesota,University of Pennsylvania, andUniversity of Utah. These Centers demonstrate the highest level of commitment to gerontological nursing, and have outstanding leadership and capacity in gerontological research, practice and education. Applicants are encouraged to consider these Centers as potential sites for their fellowship program as appropriate, but it is not required.Support. A total of $120,000 is awarded to each selected candidate for the two-year program. In addition, scholars’ travel and hotel expenses for the Annual Leadership Conference are covered by the BAGNC program. The Mayday Fund provides an additional $5,000 award to selected candidates whose research focuses on pain in older persons.RequirementsIf Selected, Fellows must: * Devote full time effort to the research project and professional development plan. While some academic commitments may be maintained, these should be relevant to the Fellow’s research and study, sufficiently minimal so as not to reduce full time equivalency in the funded fellowship program and not be in conflict with the work the Fellow is undertaking. Where such activities are to be undertaken they must be carefully and fully described in the application. * Attend BAGNC’s Annual Leadership Conference and the Gerontological Society of America’s Annual Scientific Meeting. Both meetings are essential and required activities for the Fellow. (Mentors are encouraged to attend.) * Seek approval of the BAGNC Program Director before changing institutions. The selected institution is a significant consideration in the application review and selection process, therefore changes in venue during the Fellowship Program would require petition, review and approval by the program director. * Propose a research project which may be carried out independently with appropriate mentoring or in conjunction with a larger project already underway at the institution of choice. The Fellowship is not intended to support basic research training.Criteria Considered in the Selection of FellowsNote: Strong applications will demonstrate all of the following.Applicant * Evidence of commitment to a career in academic geriatric nursing * Nature and extent of applicant’s involvement in educational, research and professional activities * Potential for substantial, long term contributions to the knowledge base in gerontological nursing * Leadership potentialProposed Research and Professional Development Plan * Significance and timeliness of the proposed research project for improving the health and well-being of older adults and their caregivers * Quality, feasibility and innovativeness of the proposed research project * Potential for making contributions to geriatric nursing * A professional development plan tailored to address needs of the applicant * A professional development plan tailored to address preparation in research, teaching and leadershipSelected Mentor(s) and Institutions of Study * The qualifications of the faculty mentor and detailed evidence of the mentor’s commitment to and involvement with the applicant’s professional development and activities throughout the two-year award program * The match between the mentor’s area of gerontological nursing research and the applicant’s research interest area * The primary mentor’s agreement to participate in BAGNC Program activities including the Annual Leadership Conference when possible * Evidence of school’s commitment to the applicant’s academic career and professional development during the applicant’s fellowship periodTimelineJanuary: Applications due.March: BAGNC Selection Committee reviews all completed applications submitted by the stated deadline then selects a panel of candidates.All applicants are advised of funding decisions as soon as feasible.July 1st: Award program officially begins.September 1st: With prior approval, candidates may delay official start of award until this date.
Please feel free to contact Pamela Dudzik at 202-777-1171 if additional information is needed.Applications for the 2009-2011 cohort are due January 14, 2009.
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