International Nursing Honor Society

Sigma Theta Tau

Alpha Iota Chapter

Call for Research Grant Applications

Funds are awarded each year to provide support for a worthy research study or studies conducted by a nurse(s). Allocation of funds is based upon the applicant's eligibility, the quality of the proposed research, the proposed budget, and the rationale given for the need. Preference is given to Alpha Iota members if other attributes are equal. The Research Committee evaluates applications by blind review. A recipient who fails to complete the proposed study will be expected to return the amount awarded. The 2007-2008 amount available: two $2,500 awards.

A. Eligibility

The applicant must:

1. Be a registered nurse who has a baccalaureate or higher degree in nursing.
2. Be either the principal or co-investigator of the proposed study.
3. Be ready to start the data collection for the project.
4. Include evidence of pending or full IRB approval in the proposal.
5. Prepare the application as identified in the Proposal Guidelines. Applications prepared in other formats will be returned to the applicant without review.

B. Application Time Frame

1. Applications will be accepted through May 1, 2008.

•  The award decisions will be made no later than June 1, 2008.

•  The recipient will be expected to complete the study by July 1, 2009, but additional time can be requested if needed.

C. Preparation of Application

1. Submit one copy of the Research Grant Agreement Form and the Research Grant Application Form to the Alpha Iota Research Committee Chairperson.

2. In addition, submit four copies of the double-spaced proposal for blind review to the Chairperson. Neither the investigator's name nor any identifying information should be included in the proposal.

D. The Proposal Review Process

1. Applicants may ask the Research Committee Chairperson for a copy of the criteria used to evaluate (a) qualitative proposals or (b) quantitative proposals.

2. The Research Committee recommends to the Executive Committee that a proposal be funded if (a) the applicant is eligible and (b) the proposal ranks at the top of all applications received.

E. The Recipient's Obligations

1. Sign the Research Grant Agreement Form with Alpha Iota Chapter, agreeing to all terms of receiving the award.

2. Designate a system for the award's administration (personal or MU Grants Office).

Requests for the Proposal Guidelines and Forms, or questions on the proposal process may be directed to the Research Committee Chairperson:

Cynthis Russell , PhD, RN

Alpha Iota Chapter Research Committee
S423 Sinclair Nursing School Building
University of Missouri-Columbia
Columbia, MO 65211

E-mail: RussellC@missouri.edu

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