Dr. Dorothy Brooten Transitional Care Research Grant
The Dr. Dorothy Brooten Transitional Care Research Grant funds nurse-led research on evidence-based interventions to improve patient outcomes during transitions in clinical care.
Funder: Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing
Due Dates: December 1, 2026: Full application deadline (applications due by 11:59pm US EST)
Funding Amounts: Up to $5,000 for one project; funding period up to 18 months; funds disbursed starting June 1, 2027.
Summary: Supports nurse-led research advancing evidence-based transitional care in clinical settings and dissemination of results.
Description
This annual grant supports rigorous, nurse-led research projects that advance evidence-based transitional care within clinical settings. The aim is to foster the implementation and dissemination of interventions that improve patient outcomes during transitions between sites or levels of care. Funding is provided by the Sigma Foundation for Nursing’s Dr. Dorothy Brooten Research Permanent Fund. The grant is awarded based on proposal quality, including significance, evidence synthesis, implementation strategy, and anticipated impact on patient care.
