Sigma/Doris Bloch Research Grant
The Sigma/Doris Bloch Research Grant funds original nursing research by early-career nurses, focusing on health promotion, disease prevention, vulnerable populations, and research capacity building.
Funder: Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing
Due Dates: December 1, 2026
Funding Amounts: Up to $5,000 per grant; one grant awarded annually; project must be completed within 1 year.
Summary: Supports nurses—especially early-career or novice researchers—in advancing nursing science through research projects.
Key Information: Preference given to Sigma members and those without prior national research funding.
Description
The Sigma/Doris Bloch Research Grant is designed to encourage nurses to contribute to the advancement of nursing through original research. The grant prioritizes novice researchers who have not previously received national research funding and offers preference to members of Sigma Theta Tau International. Funding is provided by the Doris Bloch Estate through the Sigma Foundation for Nursing’s Research Permanent Fund. The grant supports research that aligns with Sigma’s priorities, including health promotion, disease prevention, addressing vulnerable populations, and capacity development for nursing research.
