Sigma/Joan K. Stout, RN, Research Grant
Funds nurse-led research on the effects of simulation education in nursing schools and clinical care to improve care quality.
Funder: Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing
Due Dates (Anticipated): May 2027 (Full application deadline, projected) | July 2027 (Application deadline, projected) | July 2027 (Letters of Support deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $5,000 for one project per year; project duration is one year.
Summary: Supports nurse-led research on the impact of simulation education in nursing schools and clinical care settings.
Key Information: Principal investigator must be a registered nurse with at least a master's degree (or equivalent).
Description
This grant supports nurse researchers in advancing evidence-based studies on the impact of simulation education within nursing schools and clinical care environments. The goal is to fund research projects that are ready for implementation and focus on sustaining and improving nurse-led simulation practices to enhance the quality of care in both academic and clinical settings. The grant is named in honor of Joan K. Stout, RN, FAAN, and is supported by the Sigma Foundation for Nursing through a donation from the Hugoton Foundation.
