The Sigma/Western Institute of Nursing Research Grant funds innovative pilot or developmental nursing research to advance the science of nursing, provided by Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing.
Funder: Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing
Due Dates: December 1, 2026: Full application deadline | December 1, 2026: Letters of support deadline
Funding Amounts: One award of up to $10,000; project duration up to 1 year; funds disbursed April 1 following award.
Summary: Supports Sigma and WIN member nurses conducting pilot or developmental research to advance nursing science.
Key Information: Applicants must be Sigma and WIN members affiliated with a WIN member institution.
The Sigma/Western Institute of Nursing Research Grant is designed to encourage qualified nurses to advance the field of nursing through innovative pilot or developmental research projects. Provided jointly by the Sigma Foundation for Nursing and the Western Institute of Nursing (WIN), this annual grant supports research that contributes to the discipline, fosters new knowledge, and promotes excellence and leadership in nursing. The program is intended for nurses who are Sigma and WIN members, and who are affiliated with a WIN member institution.