Nursing Research Grants

International Society of Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurses Foundation Nursing Research Grants: Call for Proposals

Two grants supporting psychiatric nursing research are available to ISPN
members for 2009:
A. The Hertha Gast Award for Child/Adolescent Psychiatric Nursing
Research. The award is for $1500 and applicants must be members of the
Association of Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Nurses Division (ACAPN).
B. The ISPN Foundation Psychiatric Nursing Research Award. This
award is for $1000 and is open to all ISPN members.

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Phone: 608-443-2463
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Deadline: Received by January 1, 2009.

Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Health Policy Fellows
2009-2010 Call for Applications

Deadline:

Nov 14, 2008

Program Area:

Building Human Capital

Purpose:

The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Health Policy Fellows program provides the nation's most comprehensive experience at the nexus of health science, policy and politics in Washington D.C. The fellowship is an outstanding opportunity for exceptional midcareer health professionals and behavioral and social scientists with an interest in health and health care policy. Fellows experience and participate in the policy process at the federal level and use that leadership experience to improve health, health care and health policy.

How To Apply:

* This program accepts paper applications only.

Eligibility & Selection Criteria:

Exceptional candidates from academic faculties and nonprofit health care organizations are encouraged to apply. Applicants may have backgrounds in the following disciplines: allied health professions; biomedical sciences; dentistry; economics or other social sciences; health services organization and administration; medicine; nursing; public health; or social and behavioral health. Beginning in 2008, applicants will be able to select whether to apply from a sponsoring institution or as an individual. Track 1 applicants will maintain their affiliation with their originating academic institution or nonprofit health care organization. Track 2 applicants will have their fellowship stipend administered by the Institute of Medicine (IOM).

RWJF is committed to programs that embrace racial, ethnic and gender diversity, and encourages applications from candidates who come from groups that historically have been underrepresented. Applicants must be citizens or permanent residents of the United States or its territories at the time of application.

Members of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Health Policy Fellows Advisory Board will assess each applicant, based on the following criteria:

* Professional achievements.
* Potential for leadership in health policy.
* Potential for future growth and career advancement.
* Interpersonal and communication skills.
* Individual plans for incorporating the fellowship experience into specific career goals.

The Advisory Board will select semifinalists from the applicants and interview them in Washington, D.C. Applicants will be notified of their status in mid-January 2009. Interviews for the select group will take place in mid-February 2009. Those applicants who are selected for interviews will receive details about the remainder of the process upon invitation.

Key Dates:

*November 14, 2008—Deadline for receipt of applications.
*January 8, 2009—Selection of semifinalists.
*February 18, 2009—Board interviews of semifinalists and announcement of selections.

Total Award:

Up to 10 grants of up to $165,000 each will be made in 2009. Each fellow will receive up to $94,000 for the Washington stay (September 1, 2009 through August 31, 2010) in salary plus fringe benefits or fellowship stipend. Fellows will receive an additional allowance for relocation subject to limitations provided in detail on the program’s Web site.

Contact:

Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Health Policy Fellows
mmichnich@nas.edu
Office: (202) 334-1506
http://www.healthpolicyfellows.org

Research Grants are available to AHNA members who are conducting research on topics related to holistic nursing and have been members of AHNA for at least one year.

Please note that research grant awards are not given to those completing doctoral dissertations or masters research projects. Persons conducting research as a requirement for a graduate degree are encouraged to apply to the Charlotte McGuire Scholarship Program to support their work.

Application Procedures

Applicants for the grant must submit a research proposal (5-8 pages) that includes:

1. Statement of the research problem and/or questions
2. Background information, including relevance to holistic nursing
3. Methodology and proposed analysis
4. Provision for the protection of human subjects
5. Plans for research development
6. Budget
7. Five copies of the research proposal, cover letter, and curriculum vitae

Complete grant applications must be submitted to AHNA National Office via email or regular mail by March 15 of the year the grant is awarded.

Please read the Guidelines section before submitting your application.

Selection Process

Grants are competitive and are awarded through the AHNA Research Committee. All applications and proposals are reviewed by the AHNA Research Committee members or designees of the subcommittee chair for grants who is appointed by the coordinator for research and the Leadership Council of AHNA.

Grant Awards

The amount of the award will vary from year to year. This award is supported by individual and group donations through AHNA’s Research Fund.

Those receiving the AHNA research grant funds are required to submit a progress report on an annual basis with a final report at the conclusion of the study. Recipients are encouraged to attend the national AHNA conference to receive their awards. Winners are also encouraged to attend a subsequent conference to present their research findings, and are encouraged to publish the results of their work.

Contact
Jeanne Crawford, AHNA Director
AHNA National Office
323 N. San Francisco St, Ste. 201
Flagstaff, AZ 86003-2130
(800) 278-2462 Ext. 16
(928) 526-2752 (fax)
director@ahna.org

Applications for the 2009 Emergency Nurses Association and Sigma Theta Tau International International Research Grant are due March 1, 2009.

For additional information on this research grant, please contact the ENA Foundation at foundation@ena.org or at 800/900-9659 Ext. 4103.

The Doris Schwartz Gerontological Nursing Research Award

This award, presented by the Health Sciences section, in collaboration with the John A. Hartford Foundation Institute for Geriatric Nursing, is given to a member of the Society in recognition of outstanding and sustained contribution to geriatric nursing research. The person selected will present a special lecture at the nursing special interest group meeting during the Annual Meeting of GSA, and will receive a $300 cash prize.

Deadline
First Monday in May.
Requirements
Must be a member of the Society.
A current Curriculum Vitae.
A one-page statement of the nominee's impact.
An additional statement of significance of contribution to improving the lives of older persons.

Gerontological Society of America
1220 L Street NW, Suite 901 » Washington, DC 20005 » OFFICE: 202.842.1275 » FAX: 202.842.1150 »

The John A. Hartford Foundation & The Atlantic Philanthropies
Claire M. Fagin Fellowship Program

The 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.
Eligibility

Applicants 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 Description

Overview. 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, and
University 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.
Requirements

If 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 Fellows

Note: 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 potential

Proposed 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 leadership

Selected 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 period

Timeline

January: 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.

American Association of Diabetes Educators Request for Proposals for Building the Evidence: Problem Solving – Injections

The AADE Education and Research Foundation is offering a $40,000 grant for a research project in the field of diabetes education. The Principal Investigator must be an AADE member at the time of application; team members can be from a variety of disciplines.

We are seeking proposals that address problem solving issues and potential solutions surrounding effective insulin/medication injection in patients with a BMI>35 or very low body fat. The overall aim is to identify best practices and effective problem solving solutions for populations who have difficulty with administration of their injections.

Proposals must be postmarked by the first business day of November (Monday, November 3, 2008)

Specific Aims
Currently, there is a lack of research on problem solving issues and potential solutions surrounding
effective insulin/medication injection in patients with a BMI>35 or very low body fat. The overall aim is to
identify best practices and effective problem solving solutions for populations who have difficulty with
administration of their injections. The proposed research must examine the problems that individuals at
both the high and low ends of the BMI Index face regarding injection of insulin or other diabetes
medication with a syringe or insulin pen. The findings will be sufficiently robust that they can be
disseminated to diabetes educators via a presentation and/or publication.
The Researcher will describe in detail the problem solving and injection intervention(s) that will be used,
which method of data collection and analysis will be appropriate for the study, suggested methods for
data collection and analysis follow. The proposed study should also address potential issues, such as
inability of patient to see the injection site due to excess abdominal fat and inability to locate an
appropriate injection site due to low body fat. Once the problems have been identified and documented,
the researchers should implement and evaluate one or more problem solving interventions.
Research questions
1. What are the knowledge, skills and problem solving behaviors that people with diabetes need to
effectively self-manage their injections?
2. What injection techniques should health care professionals use to educate patients to insure that either
obese (BMI >35), extremely thin (BMI <18.5 or extremely muscular) effectively inject insulin or other
diabetes medications once they leave the clinical setting?
3. What problem solving questions or activities can the CDE employ to ensure that the proper technique
is used and/or adjustments to technique are made for the target populations?
This proposal must address these research questions, specific research aims, and state the
intended objectives of the proposed study. Applicants must state the rationale for their
approach to the problem and state the hypothesis this research is designed to address.
Significance
Briefly describe the background information relevant to this proposal, including a brief evaluation
of the existing body of knowledge about the problem. Identify the importance of this study to the
field of diabetes education and/or diabetes nursing practice.

http://www.diabeteseducator.org/Foundation/Grants/CurrentGrants.html

CALL FOR PROPOSALS
Margretta Madden Styles
Credentialing Scholars Grants Pro gram
The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) is
sponsoring research grants to scholars investigating the
relationship of credentialing in nursing to outcomes in
health care. Up to $25,000 is available in 2008.
The purpose of the Margretta Madden Styles
Credentialing Scholars Grants Program is to stimulate
and support research on the impact of credentialing
processes in nursing for consumers, healthcare
employers and employees, policymakers, nurses,
and the nursing profession. Credentialing research in
nursing is needed to address many questions. This
broad topic, which encompasses credentialing via
licensure, certification, accreditation, and other formal
recognition programs, provides numerous opportunities
for scholarly inquiry. For example, studies are needed to
examine how credentialing standards and credentialing
processes link to nursing competence, professional
practice, patient satisfaction, patient care and safety,
and the overall success of healthcare providers and
organizations.
Both experienced and beginning researchers are
invited to apply. The applicant investigator must be
a licensed registered nurse who has obtained a
baccalaureate or higher degree in nursing. Applications
based upon thesis or dissertation research will also
be accepted provided that the research proposal has
been approved by the applicant investigator’s thesis or
dissertation committee.
Visit www.nursecredentialing.org/inside/grants.html to view and
download the 2008 application requirements and forms.
All applications must be postmarked on or before October 15, 2008.
Grant awards will be announced by January 15, 2009.
The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), a subsidiary of the American Nurses Association (ANA),
provides individuals and organizations throughout the nursing profession with the resources they need to achieve
practice excellence. ANCC’s internationally renowned credentialing programs certify nurses in specialty practice
areas; recognize healthcare organizations for promoting safe, positive work environments through the Magnet
Recognition Program® and the Pathway to Excellence Program™; and accredit providers of continuing nursing
education. In addition, ANCC provides leading-edge information and education services and products to support
its core credentialing programs.

Behavioral Sciences Student Fellowship
Application Deadline: March 2, 2009
Award Amount: $3,000 stipend
Program information and instructions available Fall 2008
The Behavioral Sciences Student Fellowship stimulates individuals to pursue careers in epilepsy in either research or practice settings. Appropriate fields include sociology, social work, psychology, anthropology, nursing, economics, vocational rehabilitation, counseling, political science, and others relevant to epilepsy research or practice. Both graduate and undergraduate students are eligible. ($3,000 stipend)

Epilepsy Foundation of America 8301 Professional Place Landover MD 20785 (800) 332 1000

Association of Perioperative Registered Nurses (AORN) Research Grant Program

Overview
AORN is committed to research that fosters evidence-based practice leading to quality surgical patient care. This commitment is demonstrated by AORN's history of funded research projects since 1998.
AORN currently offers a two-tiered research grant program that is specifically designed to support the development of nurse researchers and to contribute to the scientific knowledge related to perioperative nursing practice. Funds for all research grants are made available through AORN, Inc. and the AORN Board of Directors.

The first tier of the grant program is designed to support qualified nurses to conduct research that enhances clinical practice in the perioperative setting. Researchers are encouraged to conduct research that aligns with AORN's research priorities, but all relevant research projects will be considered. An example of a first tier research project is the joint AORN/Sigma Theta Tau Grant for which proposals are due April 1 each year.

The second tier of the grant program offers grant funding up to $15,000 for degree completion research efforts. These types of proposals may be submitted on November 1 or April 1, with funding occurring January 1 and July 1, respectively. These types of grants are restricted to AORN members and must address one of AORN's research priorities.

Association of periOperative Registered Nurses (AORN)
2170 South Parker Road, Suite 300
Denver, CO 80231
Toll Free: 800-755-2676
Local: 303-755-6304