Preventive Cardiovascular Nurses Association's Research Grants support nurse scientists’ clinical and community research on cardiovascular disease prevention and stroke to improve practice and patient outcomes.
Funder: Preventive Cardiovascular Nurses Association
Due Dates (Anticipated): May 2027 (LOI) | July 2027 (Full application)
Funding Amounts: Two grants of $100,000 each in the 2026 cycle, with a one-year funding period
Summary: Supports nurse-led clinical and community-based research on cardiovascular disease prevention and stroke.
Key Information: Applicants must be doctorally prepared nurse scientists without previous or current R01-level funding; lead applicants and primary investigators must be PCNA members.
The Preventive Cardiovascular Nurses Association (PCNA) Research Grant supports impactful, nurse-led research focused on cardiovascular disease prevention and stroke. Its scope includes primordial, primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention, supporting original research across different stages of prevention. The program is part of PCNA’s mission to promote nurses as leaders in healthcare innovation.
The grants support clinical and community-based studies intended to reduce the burden of cardiovascular disease, advance practice, inform policy, and improve patient outcomes. Relevant work may include lifestyle interventions, community education, and risk factor screening. PCNA especially encourages nurses with demonstrated leadership potential and a passion for advancing public health through prevention.