Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing Theta Pi Chapter Research Grant Guidelines Research/Awards Subcommittee The Research/Awards Subcommittee of the Leadership Succession Committee consists of three appointed chapter members and others (as appointed) who have experience in nursing education and/or research. The Research/Awards Subcommittee reviews all research grant applications, and recommends the award of grants and allocation of funds; monitors fund usage by grant recipients and secures reports of research for public distribution. A five-year record is kept of all research grant recipients, including recipients’ names and addresses, amounts of awards, and the criteria used for selection of recipients. The Chapter’s Board of Directors acts upon the recommendations of the Research/Awards Subcommittee based upon availability of funds for scholarships. The Chapter Treasurer distributes research grant money to the recipients. Purpose of the Research Award The Theta Pi Chapter awards research grants to encourage research by current Theta Pi Chapter members including qualified nurses, and/or those enrolled in a graduate degree program in nursing or a doctoral program who are conducting research to advance knowledge relevant to nursing. The purpose of the award is to encourage research by qualified nurses and/or graduate nursing students who are conducting research to advance knowledge relevant to nursing. The grant may be used for any legitimate expense associated with the study. The fund provides money for one or more research grants annually. Eligibility ● Applicants must have formal education or preparation in conducting nursing research and be working toward or hold a baccalaureate degree in nursing or be enrolled in a graduate degree program in nursing or a doctoral program. Preference will be given to applicants who are members of the Theta Pi Chapter. ● A Research/Awards Subcommittee member may apply for a research grant. In this case, the subcommittee would appoint an alternate to replace the subcommittee member in any deliberations and voting related to the subcommittee member’s application. Amount of Award The amount of the award may vary from year to year, depending upon the funds requested, the number of requests, and the money available in the chapter research fund. The award may be used for any legitimate expense associated with the study. The approximate amount of the grant is $500.00. Application Process Application forms for the Research Grant may be downloaded from the IWU School of Nursing Website at http://www.iwu.edu/nursing/stt/Awards_and_Scholarships.html . Questions about the application process may be directed to Marita Landreth by e-mail at [email protected]. Completed applications must include: ● Completed Research Grant Application Form (scanned and sent as an attachment). ● Applicant’s written research proposal document. ● Applicant’s current resume or Curriculum Vitae. ● Evidence of preliminary agency support or approval for the proposed project, if required. DEADLINE: All application material must submitted as attachments to Marita Landreth, Chair of the Research/Award Subcommittee by 5:00 PM on Wednesday, November 9, 2016. The grant recipient will be notified by Wednesday, January 4, 2017. The award will be presented at the Theta Pi Chapter Induction Ceremony which will be held April 9, 2017. Research awards are publicized. Research awards may be reported in the Chapter’s publications and announcements (hard copy or electronic), as well as the popular press. The research must be completed within two years of the award. The Committee may extend this period if requested by the recipient with a written progress report submitted to the Committee prior to the end of the second year of the award period. Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing Theta Pi Chapter Research Grant Application Form Name: Campus Address: Home Address: E-mail address: Campus (Cell) Phone: Home Phone: Please ensure your application is complete by attaching the following documents to your email. ● A scanned copy of this application form ● Written research proposal document (including abstract) ● Resume or Curriculum Vitae ● Evidence of preliminary agency support or approval for the project (if required) I, the undersigned, state that the information in the application is accurate and if selected for the award, I will be willing to share the results of your research with Theta Pi Chapter members on a date to be decided upon completion of the project. ________________________________________ _______________________ Signature of Applicant Date Questions about the application process may be directed to Marita Landreth by e-mail at [email protected] . DEADLINE: All applications must be submitted to Marita Landreth, Chair of the Research/Award Subcommittee by 5:00 PM on Friday, November 9, 2016. The grant recipient will be notified by Wednesday, January 4, 2017. The award will be presented at the Theta Pi Chapter Induction Ceremony which will be held in April 9, 2017. Research awards are publicized. Research awards may be reported in the Chapter’s publications and announcements (hard copy or electronic) as well as the popular press. The research must be completed within two years of the award. The Committee may extend this period if requested by the recipient with a written progress report submitted to the Committee prior to the end of the second year of the award period. .