Sigma/Joan K. Stout, RN, Research Grant
Funds nurse-led research on how simulation education in nursing schools and clinical care can improve evidence-based practice and care quality.
Funder: Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing
Due Dates (Anticipated): May 2027
Funding Amounts: One grant per year; up to $5,000; project duration up to 1 year.
Summary: Supports nurse-led research on the impact of simulation education in nursing schools and clinical care settings, emphasizing evidence-based practice and quality improvement.
Description
This grant supports nurse researchers conducting evidence-based studies on the impact of simulation education in both academic and clinical nursing environments. It is designed to fund research projects that are ready for implementation and demonstrate the ongoing value of nurse-led simulation for improving the quality of care. The grant honors Joan K. Stout, RN, FAAN, for her advocacy of simulation and technology in nursing, with funding provided by the Sigma Foundation for Nursing through an endowment from the Hugoton Foundation.
