Dr. Dorothy Brooten Transitional Care Research Grant

Purpose

The purpose of the Dr. Dorothy Brooten Transitional Care Research Grant is to advance evidence-based Transitional Care in clinical settings and the dissemination of its impact.

Grant Details

Grants available: 1 per year
Funding: US $5,000 (max)
Deadline: 1 July
Funding date: 1 November

Research Funding

Funds for this grant are provided by Sigma Foundation for Nursing’s Dr. Dorothy Brooten Research Permanent Fund. The grant will be evaluated and awarded based on the quality of the proposal which includes background and significance; problem statement including Transitional Care (change of site or level of care); evidence synthesis providing support for proposed intervention; goals with time frame; estimated magnitude for improvement to patient care and outcomes; implementation strategy; evaluation plan for implementation and outcomes; budget. Funds for this grant do not cover expenses incurred prior to the funding date, nor do they cover publication costs or travel for presentations. 

Eligibility Criteria

The proposed nursing research should meet the following criteria:

• Principal project lead must be a registered nurse (or country equivalent) with current license and have at least a master's in nursing (or country equivalent.)
• Principal project lead must be a member of Sigma.
• Proposed project can be inter-professional in design but must be nurse-led.
• Transitional Care project implementation site in a clinical setting.
• Must be ready to initiate project when funding is received.
  • Must 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.
• Present findings of research at a future Sigma conference.

How to Apply

All applications must be submitted via the online submission system.

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