Sigma Foundation for Nursing/NLN Research Award
This grant funds research that advances nursing education through innovative technology-based knowledge dissemination, supporting projects aligned with NLN’s research priorities.
Funder: National League for Nursing
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2026 (application window opens) | January 2027 (application deadline)
Funding Amounts: $5,000 total; annual award to one nurse researcher or doctoral student; funds disbursed in two installments.
Summary: Supports research advancing nursing education through technology, emphasizing innovative knowledge dissemination.
Description
This annual award, jointly offered by the National League for Nursing (NLN) and the Sigma Foundation for Nursing, is designed to support rigorous research that advances the science of nursing education, specifically through the use of technology in the dissemination of knowledge. The grant seeks proposals that align with the NLN Research Priorities in Nursing Education 2024–2027, with the ultimate goal of fostering innovation and evidence-based improvements in how nurses are educated and prepared for practice.
Research funded by this award is expected to have a clear impact on nursing education, demonstrate methodological rigor, and address sustainability and dissemination. Recipients are required to submit a final report upon study completion.
