ASPAN Research Grants
ASPAN Research Grants support beginning and experienced nurse researchers with research and evidence-based practice funding to advance perianesthesia nursing science and improve patient outcomes.
Funder: American Society of PeriAnesthesia Nurses
Due Dates: January 1, 2027 (January cycle) | June 15, 2027 (June cycle)
Funding Amounts: $500–$5,000 (Beginning Nurse Researcher); $3,000–$10,000 (Experienced Nurse Researcher); projects completed within 12 months
Summary: Supports research and evidence-based practice projects that advance perianesthesia nursing science and improve patient outcomes.
Key Information: Principal investigators must be registered nurses and current ASPAN Active Category members, with IRB approval or determination at submission.
Description
The American Society of PeriAnesthesia Nurses (ASPAN) awards research grants twice yearly through its Clinical Inquiry resources. The program supports research and evidence-based practice projects that advance perianesthesia nursing science and improve patient outcomes. Funding priorities include perianesthesia clinical practice, standards, nursing education, patient and family education, and evidence-based perianesthesia nursing practice.
The program offers separate funding categories for beginning and experienced nurse researchers, with consultation or mentorship requirements appropriate to each category. Projects should be ready to begin when awards are announced and must be completed within one year unless ASPAN approves an extension in writing. All grant awardees are acknowledged at the ASPAN National Conference.
