This grant funds original research by Middle Eastern nurses on important clinical nursing problems to advance scientific knowledge in the field.
Funder: Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing
Due Dates (Anticipated): May 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: 1 award annually; US $2,500; project duration up to 1 year.
Summary: Supports nurses in the Middle East to conduct original research on significant clinical nursing problems (not quality improvement).
Key Information: Applicants must be Sigma members in the Middle East with a master's in nursing or equivalent.
This grant, sponsored by the Sigma Foundation for Nursing and the Alpha Beta Sigma At-Large chapter, provides monetary support for nurses in the Middle East who are conducting original research on clinical nursing problems. The goal is to advance nursing knowledge and foster scientific inquiry within the profession. Quality improvement projects are not eligible. The grant supports projects ready for implementation, with funding intended to cover research-related expenses (not those incurred prior to the award date).