This grant funds nurse-led projects that implement and evaluate evidence-based practices in clinical settings to improve patient outcomes.
Funder: Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing
Due Dates (Anticipated): May 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: One award annually; $20,000 total; project duration up to 18 months
Summary: Supports nurses in clinical settings to implement and evaluate evidence-based practices that improve patient outcomes.
Key Information: Principal investigator must be a nurse with a master's degree and a member of Sigma or ANA; no-cost extensions not allowed.
This annual grant, offered in partnership by Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), aims to support nurses working in clinical settings as they implement evidence-based practices (EBP) and assess their impact on patient outcomes. The award is intended for nurse-led teams translating research into practice and encourages proposals with a clear problem statement, robust evidence synthesis, defined goals, and comprehensive evaluation plans. The grant seeks to foster improvements in patient care by empowering nurses to apply the latest evidence in real-world clinical environments.