The Honor Society of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau International
and Hill-Rom Announce New Environment of Elder Care Nursing Research Grant

Application Deadline: 1 July 2009

In continuing its mission to support the education of nurses, the Honor Society of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau International (STTI) will begin accepting applications for the Sigma Theta Tau International/Hill-Rom Environment of Elder Care Nursing Research grant on 1 April 2009.

Nurses who meet the following criteria are encouraged to apply by 1 July 2009:

• Be a registered nurse with a current license
• Have a master’s or doctoral degree or be enrolled in a doctoral program

“We are very pleased to support this new grant to advance the science of nursing through research focused on the critical aspects of elder care such as clear lungs, no falls, safe skin and patient comfort,” said Hill-Rom Vice President and Chief Clinical Officer Melissa Fitzpatrick, RN, MSN, FAAN.

Allocation of funds is based on the quality of the proposed research, the future promise of the applicant, and the applicant's research budget. Applications from novice researchers who have received no other national research funds are encouraged. Preference will be given to STTI members, if all other qualifications are equal.  

Applicants must submit a completed research application package and signed research agreement via the online submission system. A final report and a completed abstract will be kept in the Virginia Henderson International Nursing Library with credit given to research grant partners in all publications and presentations of the research. Applicants must also be ready to implement the research project when funding is received. Funding is available up to US $9,000 and the recipient will be notified in September 2009. The grant will be presented during the honor society’s 40th Biennial Convention, 31 October-4 November 2009, in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA.

For more information, visit http://www.nursingsociety.org/Research/SmallGrants/Pages/EnvironmentofCare.aspx or contact Tonna Thomas, grants coordinator.

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The Honor Society of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau International is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to support the learning, knowledge, and professional development of nurses committed to making a difference in health worldwide. Founded in 1922, the honor society has inducted more than 400,000 members in 86 countries. Members include practicing nurses, instructors, researchers, policymakers, entrepreneurs and others. The honor society's 469 chapters are located at 586 institutions of higher education throughout Australia, Botswana, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Ghana, Hong Kong, Japan, Kenya, Malawi, Mexico, The Netherlands, Pakistan, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Swaziland, Sweden, Taiwan, Tanzania, the United States and Wales. More information about the honor society can be found online at www.nursingsociety.org.

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