Call for Research Proposals
Epsilon Theta Chapter
Epsilon Theta Chapter presents the following research grant opportunity for 2009. The research grant is designed to encourage nurses to provide leadership in research and scholarship. Awards up to $1500.00 will be presented at the Induction of New Members meeting in May, 2009.
Eligibility
• Formal preparation in the conduct of nursing research
• Baccalaureate or higher degree in nursing, or nursing student in a higher degree program in nursing with direct supervision of a qualified faculty member (applicant submits faculty supervisor's CV)
• Members of Epsilon Theta Chapter will be given preference all else being equal
• Epsilon Theta Chapter board members and committee chairs are not eligible to apply
Application
• Submit the application and research proposal according to the guidelines (data collection may be in process)
• Submit a signed formal agreement for money usage and public report of findings
Submissions:
• Applications will be limited to one per lead investigator.
• Faxed submissions will not be accepted.
• Maximum of 10 double-spaced, typewritten pages, using 12-point font and one-inch margins
• See Research Guidelines for detailed information required in application.
Selection Process:
All submissions will undergo review by Sigma Theta Tau Epsilon Theta Research Committee. All identifying information from this submission will be removed before review. The proposals will be reviewed according to: (1) Quality of the written proposal; (2) Contribution of the proposed research to nursing science and public benefit; (3) Research proposal budget; and (4) Research fund budget and number of proposals submitted.
Application due: 5:00 PM, March 13, 2009
Leave completed applications at the front desk for the STTI-ET mailbox (ATTN: Scholarship Committee)
OR
Mail to:
Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing
Epsilon Theta Chapter- Scholarship Committee
School of Nursing
The University of Texas at Austin
1700 Red River
Austin, Texas 78701-1449
Epsilon Theta Chapter
Research Proposal Guidelines
Title (Page 1)
• The title page should include the title of the proposed study, name and contact
information for the investigator, and three to five keywords that reflect the study.
Abstract (Page 2)
• A 150 word abstract should include the proposed aims, significance, design, sample, and methods to be used.
Part I. Body of Proposal (Pages 3 [minimum] - 12 [maximum] (the body of the proposal is restricted to a maximum of 10 double-spaced, typewritten pages, using 12-point font and one inch margins)
a. Specific Aims/Hypotheses/Questions
· Identify aims/hypotheses/questions
· Theoretically and operationally define all variables (if applicable)
b. Significance of the Study
· Identify potential contribution to nursing or health care knowledge
· Identify potential for further research or theory development based on study findings
c. Conceptual/Theoretical Framework
· Briefly explain the conceptual/theoretical framework of the study
d. Literature Review
· Briefly synthesize current literature regarding the study variables and relationships among them
e. Method
· Identify the study design and population
· Specify the sample, including the size and sampling procedure with justification for each
· Specify the study setting
· Describe the intervention (if applicable)
· Identify methods and procedures for data collection
· Identify and describe all instruments to be used (or interview guide if applicable)
o Describe reliability and validity of each instrument (or trustworthiness if applicable)
· Describe procedures for storing and insuring confidentiality of data
· Describe plans for data analysis procedures
f. Limitations. Identify the limitations of the study
Part II. Reference List, Appendices, Budget, and Timeline (not included in the 10 page limit)
a. Reference List
• Use APA format to reference citations used in the text
b. Appendices
• Instruments/interview guide
• Letter of support/agreement from thesis or dissertation chairperson (if the applicant is a graduate student)
• Submit plans for human subjects protection review (briefly); If awarded the grant, proof of Human Subjects approval must be submitted before money is released.
• Biosketch (1-2 pages)
c. Budget
• Provide a dollar amount for each item/category requested (e.g. 400 9X12 clasp envelopes ($40); one box computer disks ($8); copies of 200 letters @ .07 each= $14)
o Personnel
o Supplies
o Equipment
o Travel
o Computer
o Other
d. Timeline
• Provide a projected timeline from initiation to completion of the study
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