The Sigma/Doris Bloch Research Grant funds original, impactful nursing research projects, prioritizing novice researchers and advancing nursing science and practice.
Funder: Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing
Due Dates: July 1, 2024 | December 1, 2026
Funding Amounts: Up to $5,000 per award; one award annually; project must be completed within one year of funding.
Summary: Supports original nursing research, prioritizing novice researchers and Sigma Theta Tau International members.
Key Information: Applicants must be registered nurses with at least a master's degree; preference for those without prior national research funding.
The Sigma/Doris Bloch Research Grant is intended to foster the advancement of nursing knowledge and practice through original research projects led by nurses. Supported by the Doris Bloch Estate through the Sigma Foundation for Nursing, this annual grant aims to encourage innovative research, particularly from novice researchers who have not previously received national research funding. Preference is given to members of Sigma Theta Tau International (Sigma). The grant funds research proposals that demonstrate strong potential impact and quality, contributing meaningfully to the discipline of nursing.