Research Grant

Rho Omega Chapter

Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing

Rho Omega Chapter Nursing Honor Society

Guidelines for Honor Society Research Grants

I. Purpose of the Fund

The purpose of the fund is to encourage research by qualified nurses and/or nursing students who are learning to conduct research to advance knowledge in the area of nursing science.

II. Fund Sources

A. Private donations, without restrictions to Truman State University Nursing Honor Society policies.

B. General chapter funds as approved in the budget

C. Unused monies from previous grant recipients or research programs.

III. Criteria for Awarding Grants

A. Applicant Criteria

1. Hold formal preparation in the conduct of nursing research and a baccalaureate or higher degree in nursing, or nursing students enrolled in a higher degree program in nursing with direct supervision of a qualified teacher meeting above criteria. (Applicant should submit supervisor’s CV.)

B. Application

1. Submit application and a written research proposal according to the guidelines. (Data collection may be in progress.)

2. Submit a signed formal agreement for money usage and public report findings.

C. Preference will be given to Nursing Honor Society members, other attributes being equal*

D. Competitive Basis for Fund Allocation

1. Quality of written proposal.

2. Contribution of the research proposed to nursing science and public benefit, or research that aids the scientific education of nursing students.

3. Research proposal budget.

4. Research fund budget and number of proposals submitted.

IV. Grant Allocation

The amount of a grant will be determined by the amount of funds requested, the number of requests, and the available monies in the chapter research fund. The maximum amount to be awarded each applicant is $100.

V. Research Committee*

The Research Committee consists of three appointed or elected chapter members who have experience in conducting nursing research. It is preferred that some members hold earned doctorates. One officer should be designated as ex-officio.

VI. Publicity

1. The criteria for awarding grants and selection process are publicized widely.

2. Grant recipients are publicized.

3. Final reports are made available at chapter meetings.

4. Abstracts may be reported in chapter newsletters.

5. Completion of the studies is announced in chapter newsletters

VII. Grant Application Deadlines

The chapter should state in its policies and procedures how many times each year grants are awarded and what the deadline for application is.

*No member of the awards, scholarship, research committees or Board of Directors is eligible for funding while in office.

Truman State University Nursing Honor Society

Research Proposal Guidelines

1. Title and Abstract

A title page and 100-word abstract are to accompany the proposal. The abstract should include the hypothesis, the specific variables and their measurements, the population and sample description and a statement of the design and analysis.

2. Proposal Outline

The following areas are to be included in a proposal. American Psychological Association style of documentation is preferred.

[Empirical Research Proposal]

Part I. The Problem

a. Statement of the problem or research question

b. Hypotheses

c. Definition of variables – theoretical and operational definitions (instruments)

d. Theoretical framework and population

e. Significance to nursing science

Part II. Methodology

a. Design

b. Instrument reliability and validity

c. Data collection procedure including official human subject reviews if conducted and a consent form

d. Sample, size and sampling procedure

e. Method of data analysis

Part III. Bibliography and Appendixes

a. Bibliography or reference list

b. Include letters, forms and instruments in the appendixes

c. Investigator(s) curriculum vitae

Part IV. Budget – Detail the Amount Requested

a. Personnel

b. Supplies

c. Equipment

d. Travel

e. Computer

f. Other

Truman State University Nursing Honor Society

Rho Omega Chapter Research Grant

Application Form

1. Date: ______________________________

2. Title: ______________________________________

3. Name of Principal Investigator: __________________________________________________

Home address: ______________________________________________________________

City: _______________________________ State: ________ ZIP/Postal Code ___________

Home Phone: ________________________ Work Phone: ___________________________

4. Registered nurse in state(s) of: ___________ License#:_______________________________

a. Sigma Theta Tau member:  Yes  No Chapter: _______________________________

5. Previous Truman State University Nursing Honor Society Research Awards:

6. Have you applied for or are you now receiving support for this research?  Yes  No

If yes, list agency: _____________________ Amount requested/received: _______________

If other support is received, please notify ____________ Chapter Research Committee Chair.

7. Human subjects review?  Yes  No Consent form included in proposal?  Yes  No

8. Co-investigator?  Yes  No If yes, CV attached 

Name:_____________________________ Name: _________________________________

Address: _____________________________ Address: _______________________________

_____________________________________ ______________________________________

Phone: (H) ___________ (B) _____________ Phone: (H) _____________ (B) _____________

9. Information completed by student(s)

Degree sought: _____________________ Expected date: __________________________

Specify the amount of the program completed to date: _______________________________

Courses completed are listed in Part III-C of the proposal _____________________________

University: _________________________ College: _______________________________

Department: ________________________ Major: _________________________________

Minor(s) (if applicable): __________________________________________________________

Name of Research Advisor, academic credentials (attach CV) and qualifications: _____________

Letter from advisor is included in Part III of the proposal:

10. Total amount of budget requested in US dollars: $_________________

11. Please check the materials accompanying this application:

 Research Grant Agreement

 Research Grant Proposal

 Other _____________________________________________

This section below is to be completed by the Chapter.

A. Approval date: ____________________________

B. Award granted: $__________________________

Chapter Research Committee Chair Signature: __________________________

C. Progress Reports:

Date: _____________________________

Study completed (date): _______________________

Monies used: _______________________________

Monies returned: ____________________________

Final report date: ____________________________

Last modified: 09/07/06