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Sigma Foundation for Nursing/HPNF End-of-Life Nursing Care Research Grant

HOSPICE & PALLIATIVE NURSES ASSOC

Funding Amount

Up to $10,000

Deadline

April 30, 2026

22 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Sigma Foundation for Nursing/HPNF End-of-Life Nursing Care Research Grant

Funder: Sigma Foundation for Nursing and Hospice and Palliative Nurses Foundation (HPNF)

Geographic Scope: United States

Overview:
In 2004, Sigma Foundation for Nursing and the Hospice and Palliative Nurses Foundation partnered to offer an annual research grant. One grant of up to $10,000 will be awarded annually. The goal is to encourage qualified nurse contributions to the advancement of nursing care through research.

Focus Areas:

  • End-of-life nursing care

  • Palliative care nursing research

  • Pilot and developmental research projects
  • Eligibility Requirements:
    The Principal Investigator must:

  • Be a registered nurse with current license

  • Hold a master's or doctoral degree OR be enrolled in a doctoral program

  • Submit a completed research application via online submission system

  • Have research project ready to implement when funding is received

  • Be able to complete project within one (1) year of funding

  • Sign a Research Grant Agreement

  • Submit final report to Sigma and completed abstract to Sigma Repository to receive final grant disbursement

  • Credit research grant partner in all publications and presentations of the research
  • Preference: Given to Sigma and/or Hospice and Palliative Nurses Foundation End of Life Nursing Care members, other qualifications being equal.

    Application Window: February-April annually

    Number of Awards: 1 award per year

    Contact Information:
    HPNF
    400 Lydia Street, Suite 100
    Carnegie, PA 15106
    Phone: 412-787-9301
    Email: info@hpnf.org
    Website: advancingexpertcare.org

    How to Apply

    Application Process

    Submission Method: Online submission system via Sigma Foundation for Nursing website

    Required Materials:
    1. Completed research application via online submission system
    2. Research Grant Agreement (to be signed)
    3. Research project details demonstrating:
    - Project is ready for implementation
    - Project can be completed within one year of funding
    - Proposals for pilot and/or developmental research

    Post-Award Requirements:
    1. Submit final report to Sigma
    2. Submit completed abstract to Sigma Repository
    3. Credit research grant partner in all publications and presentations

    For complete application details, visit: Sigma Foundation for Nursing website

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    hospicescience-research

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