Sigma/Council for the Advancement of Nursing Science Grant

Sigma/Council for the Advancement of Nursing Science Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Sigma Theta Tau Intl Fo For Nursing
Amount: Up to US $5,000
Last Updated: December 21, 2025

Summary

The Sigma/Council for the Advancement of Nursing Science Grant supports qualified nurses in enhancing global health through research. This grant encourages proposals for clinical, educational, or historical research, with an emphasis on disseminating findings. Funded by the Sigma Foundation for Nursing and the Council on Advancement of Nursing Science, it offers up to $5,000 annually to eligible applicants who are Sigma and CANS members and hold a Master's degree or equivalent.

Overview

NOTE: The Application and Letters of Support will be due at the deadline. Council for the Advancement of Nursing Science The Sigma/Council for Advancement of Nursing Science (CANS) grant encourages qualified nurses to improve the health of the world’s people through research. Proposals for clinical, educational or historical research, including plans for broadly disseminating the research findings, may be submitted for the grant. Funding Funds for this grant are provided by the Sigma Foundation for Nursing and the Council on Advancement of Nursing Science (CANS). Grants available: 1 per year Funding: up to US $5,000

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Be a member in good standing of both Sigma and CANS. Hold at minimum a Master's degree or equivalent. Submission of completed research application via online submission system. Ready to implement research project when funding is received.Submit completed project’s abstract for presentation at Sigma or Council for Advancement of Nursing Science research meeting; and credit research grant partners in all publications and presentations of the research. You must be a member of this organization to apply for this award - become a member. The applicant must be a member in good standing of both Sigma and CANS.

Ineligibility

Funds for this grant do not cover expenses incurred prior to the funding date.