The ENA Foundation Research Grant funds research by emergency nurses to advance evidence-based emergency care and address key challenges like crowding, violence, wellbeing, and DEI in emergency settings.
Funder: Emergency Nurses Association
Due Dates: August 9, 2024 (submission deadline) | August 31, 2026 (submission period opens for next cycle) | October 2, 2026 (submission period closes for next cycle)
Funding Amounts: Up to $30,000 per project; one major research grant awarded annually; funding period is 12 months.
Summary: Supports innovative, high-quality research to advance evidence-based emergency nursing and improve patient outcomes.
The ENA Foundation Research Grant provides funding for emergency nursing research projects that advance evidence-based care and quality outcomes in emergency settings. The grant is designed for experienced emergency nurses or research teams with a solid understanding of the research process. Projects should address key challenges and priorities in emergency nursing, such as patient boarding, workplace violence, nurse wellbeing, mental health care, and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). The grant aims to bridge the gap between research and practice, with findings expected to influence emergency nursing practice and potentially inform health policy at various levels.