Printer FriendlyEta Omega Chapter, Sigma Theta Tau International
Application for Research Grant
Proposal Guidelines
The length of this research proposal is limited to five typed double-spaced pages. This page limit excludes the list of references and appendix that includes time frame, budget, and copy of research tools. Proposals that exceed this limit, or are incomplete, will not be considered. Submit: one copy each of the application form and Curriculum Vita, and six copies of your proposal and appendix; do not include your name on the title page or pages of the proposal. In your proposal include the following (if one or more of these areas does not apply, indicate why in your proposal):
Title of Research Proposal
Abstract
Purpose of the Research Study
Literature Review; Theoretical or Conceptual Framework
Significance of the Study to Nursing
Research Questions or Hypotheses
Research Design
Procedure for sample selection, projected sample size, protection of human subjects rights,
IRB approval
Description of Setting and Data Collection Procedures
Measurement of Research Variables: name of tools to be used, existing estimates of reliability and validity or trustworthiness, or plan for establishing; scoring procedures
Plan for data analysis
List of References (include only those cited in the proposal, not entire bibliography)
Appendix:
Proposed Time Frame for the study
Budget with justification for expenses
Copy of research tools and/or interview/focus group questions
Submit one copy each of the completed application form, Curriculum Vita, evidence of current membership in Eta Omega Chapter, letter of support from collaborative agencies (if applicable), IRB approval status, and six copies of research proposal and appendix by April 30 to:
Carole Pearce WHNP-BC, PhD, Chair, Research Committee
Eta Omega Chapter, STTI
c/o Dr. Jacqueline Dowling
Department of Nursing
If you have questions contact Carole Pearce at 617-306-2347.
Revised 1/09