The Dr. Hasnah Banjar Nursing Research Grant funds original clinical nursing research by Middle Eastern nurses, advancing science and practice through Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing.
Funder: Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing
Due Dates (Anticipated): May 2027 (application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: 1 grant/year; US $2,500 per award; 1-year project period
Summary: Supports Middle Eastern nurses conducting original research on clinical nursing problems (excluding quality improvement), advancing nursing knowledge and practice in the region.
Key Information: Applicants must be Sigma chapter members, reside in the Middle East, and have at least a master's degree in nursing.
This grant provides financial support for registered nurses in the Middle East who are engaged in original research addressing clinical nursing challenges. Funded by the Alpha Beta Sigma At-Large chapter through the Sigma Foundation for Nursing, the program aims to advance nursing knowledge and practice in the region. Only research projects (not quality improvement initiatives) are eligible. Recipients are expected to complete their project within one year, submit a final report and abstract to the Sigma Repository, and present their findings at an Alpha Beta Sigma At-Large Chapter event.