The Sigma/WIN Research Grant supports pilot or developmental nursing research that advances evidence-based practice, health promotion, and care for vulnerable populations.
Funder: Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing
Due Dates: December 1, 2026 (Full application deadline, 11:59 PM US EST)
Funding Amounts: One grant of up to $10,000; project duration is one year.
Summary: Supports pilot or developmental nursing research by Sigma and WIN members to advance evidence-based practice.
Key Information: Applicants must be Sigma and WIN members affiliated with a WIN member institution.
The Sigma/Western Institute of Nursing Research Grant is a competitive funding opportunity designed to encourage qualified nurses to advance nursing science through pilot or developmental research projects. This annual grant, jointly funded by the Sigma Foundation for Nursing and the Western Institute of Nursing (WIN), seeks to foster innovation, evidence-based practice, and research capacity among nurse scholars. The program aims to support research that addresses key nursing priorities, including health promotion, disease prevention, social determinants of health, and the needs of vulnerable populations.