Sigma/Emergency Nurses Association Foundation Grant

The Sigma/Emergency Nurses Association Foundation Grant supports nursing research that enhances emergency nursing practices. It offers a maximum funding of $6,000 annually for innovative research projects aligned with the Emergency Nurses Association's initiatives. Eligible applicants must be registered nurses with a master's degree, while team members can include those from other disciplines. Preference is given to ENA and Sigma members, promoting collaboration and advancement in emergency nursing research.

Purpose
The Sigma/Emergency Nurses Association Foundation Grant encourages nursing research that will advance the specialized practice of emergency nursing. All relevant research topics will be considered. Priority will be given to research studies relating to the Emergency Nurses Association (ENA) research initiatives.
Research Funding
Funds for this grant are provided jointly by ENA Foundation and Sigma Foundation for Nursing.

Eligibility

The principal investigator must:
Be a registered nurse with a master's degree. Team members may be from other disciplines or nurses without master's degrees.
Submit a completed research application package and signed research agreement.
Be ready to or have already started, the research project.
At least one applicant should have previous research experience and knowledge of the research process.
You must be a member of this organization to apply for this award - become a member. Be a member in good standing of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing (Sigma) and/or ARN.

Ineligibility

The current members of the ENA Board of Directors, ENA Foundation Board of Trustees, Sigma and Sigma Foundation for Nursing board members, ENA Foundation Research Grant Selection Committee as well as the individuals that have served in such positions in the immediate past three (3) years and the spouses and children* of all such individuals are ineligible to apply for a scholarship.