ENA Foundation Research Grants fund innovative research by emergency nurses to advance evidence-based care and improve patient outcomes in emergency settings.
Funder: Emergency Nurses Association
Due Dates: October 2, 2026 (Research Grant submission deadline)
Funding Amounts: Research grants range from $500 to $30,000; typical award duration is 1 year; special grants (e.g., Sigma/ENA) up to $6,000.
Summary: Supports innovative, evidence-based research in emergency nursing to improve patient outcomes and advance the discipline.
The Emergency Nurses Association (ENA) Foundation Research Grants program funds projects that advance evidence-based care in emergency nursing. These grants are designed to encourage innovative research that bridges the gap between information and clinical practice, ultimately improving outcomes for individuals, families, communities, and healthcare systems. Funding can support both independent research and studies conducted as part of a degree program. The Foundation also offers targeted opportunities like the ENDVR Fellowship for underrepresented researchers and collaborative grants with Sigma Theta Tau International.