Dr. Patricia E. Thompson Global Nursing Research Grant

The Dr. Patricia E. Thompson Global Nursing Research Grant supports nurse-led research teams in addressing global health disparities. It encourages cross-country collaboration and requires a robust research proposal, with funding awarded annually. The grant emphasizes the importance of a current nursing license and a master's degree for principal investigators. Projects must be completed within 18 months of funding, accompanied by a final report for disbursement. This initiative aims to enhance nursing research's impact on global health outcomes.

Purpose
The Dr. Patricia E. Thompson Global Nursing Research Grant encourages nurses to focus on responding to health disparities globally.
Research Funding
Allocation of funds is based on the quality of the proposed research, cross-country (at least two countries) collaboration between nurse-led research teams (one from each country), and the applicant's research budget. Funds for this grant do not cover expenses incurred prior to the funding date.

Eligibility

The proposed nursing research should meet the following criteria:The project should be conducted by a cross-country (at least two countries) research team and focus on responding to health disparities globally. The principal investigator(s) should be registered nurses (or country equivalent) with current license and have at least a master's in nursing (or country equivalent).Submit a completed research application package and signed research agreement with appropriate additional documentation and letters of support by deadline (no extensions).Ready to implement research project when funding is received (including proof of Institutional Review Board approval or country equivalent).Complete project within eighteen (18) months of funding.Submit a final report and completed abstract to the Sigma Repository to receive final grant disbursement, if owed.

Ineligibility

Investigators/Co-Investigators cannot provide letters of support.Applications sent in by other methods (i.e., mail, e-mail, fax, etc.) will not be reviewed or considered for funding.