The Sigma/Alpha Eta Collaborative Research Grant funds new nursing research in Africa to advance nursing science and address regional needs, offered by Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing.
Funder: Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing
Due Dates: December 1, 2026: Full application & letters of support deadline
Funding Amounts: Up to $2,000 for 1 project; 1-year duration; 1 award annually
Summary: Supports active Sigma members in Africa to launch new nursing research projects that address regional needs and advance nursing in Africa.
Key Information: Only Sigma members in Africa Region chapters are eligible; all applications and letters must be submitted online by the deadline.
The Sigma/Alpha Eta Collaborative Research Grant provides up to $2,000 in funding for active members of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing chapters in the Africa Region. The grant is intended to support innovative new research projects that address the specific needs of the African nursing community and foster the advancement of nursing practice and knowledge within the region. Funding is provided by the Alpha Eta Chapter, with the expectation that projects will be initiated and completed within one year, and that results will contribute to the broader nursing profession in Africa.