Western Institute of Nursing Research Grant supports nurses conducting pilot or developmental studies on any nursing topic, funding research that contributes to the advancement of nursing.
Funder: Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing
Due Dates: December 1, 2026 (Application and support letters) | April 1, 2027 (Funding begins)
Funding Amounts: One award annually of up to US $10,000; project completion within one year
Summary: Supports nurses conducting pilot or developmental research that advances nursing.
Key Information: Applicants must belong to both Sigma and WIN and be affiliated with a WIN member institute.
The Sigma/Western Institute of Nursing Research Grant encourages qualified nurses to advance nursing through research. Offered by Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, it is funded jointly by the Sigma Foundation for Nursing and the Western Institute of Nursing (WIN). Proposals may address any nursing topic and may support pilot or developmental research.
The program supports licensed registered nurses who hold a doctoral degree or are enrolled in a doctoral program, subject to membership and institutional affiliation requirements. Projects must be ready to begin when funding is received and be completed within one year of funding.