The HPNF Grant from Sigma Theta Tau supports research by nurses to improve hospice and palliative end-of-life care through pilot or developmental studies.
Funder: Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing
Due Dates (Anticipated): April 2027 (Application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $10,000 per award; 1 grant awarded annually; project duration up to 1 year
Summary: Supports pilot or developmental research by nurses to advance end-of-life care in hospice and palliative settings.
This grant, offered jointly by Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing and the Hospice and Palliative Nurses Foundation, is designed to advance nursing care at the end of life. It supports registered nurses in conducting pilot or developmental research projects that generate new knowledge or innovative approaches in hospice and palliative care. The ultimate aim is to improve the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice for patients facing advanced illness and end-of-life situations.