Sigma Theta Tau International/Assessment Technologies Institute Educational Assessment Nursing Research Grant
The purpose of this grant, co-sponsored by Assessment Technologies Institute (ATI), with the Honor Society of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau International will support research that encourages the appropriate use of a standardized assessment program in a nursing education curriculum, including, but not limited to:
* Use of formative assessment to drive remediation
* Use of summative assessment to guide curricular evaluation and revision
* Timing of assessment administration within a program of study
* Identification of key markers of at-risk student status
Research Funding
Funds for this grant are provided by Assessment Technologies Institute (ATI).
Funds for this grant do not cover expenses incurred prior to the funding date.
Eligibility Criteria
* Registered nurse with current license
* Have a master's or doctoral degree or be enrolled in a doctoral program
* Submit a completed research application package and signed research agreement via the online submission system
* Ready to implement research project when funding is received
* Submit a final report
* Submit completed abstract to the Virginia Henderson Research Library and credit research grant partners in all publications and presentations of the research.
Grants available: 1 annually
Funding: US$4,500 (max)
Deadline: 1 July 2010
Funding date: 1 November 2010
Contact Information
Research Services
Sigma Theta Tau International
Phone: 888.634.7575 (US/Canada) or +1.317.634.8171(international)
Fax: +1.317.634.8188
How to Apply : All applications must be submitted via the online submission system. A link to the online submission system will be available in April 2010.
