Research Grant awarded $1,250 payable each year for two years
Note that awards are competitive, reviewed by ENS Board, to encourage ENS members to further the science and profession of endocrine nursing by applying for the awards
Topics to support nursing research or a clinical project in Endocrinology
Award presented at the ENS Annual Symposium Reception
Purpose
The purpose of the grant is to support the development and implementation of either a clinical project or an independent nursing research study. Ph.D. candidates may submit their research as well. Recipients are selected via a blind review process in accordance with the grant criteria. Outcomes of the grants are presented by the grantee at the Endocrine Nurses Society annual meeting.
Criteria
Applicants must be current members of the ENS or enclose new membership application and dues for 2-years. The award is intended to support a clinical project or nursing research study conducted by a registered nurse to address the clinical needs of endocrine patients. The duration of the grant is one year and grantees may apply for a second year extension. The ENS will expect the grant recipient to deliver an oral presentation (approximately 30 minutes) depicting their work at the next annual meeting following completion of the project. One-half of the award will be presented at the annual symposium when the award is announced. If all quarterly reports have been filed and the project completed, the second half of the award will be presented at the next annual meeting.
Directions
Include
Name and credentials of Principal Investigator or Project Developer
Title of Proposal
Abstract (limit to 150 words and summarize purpose of study or project)
Specific aims (goals and objectives)
Significance (background information indicating a need for this work)
Content (theoretical or conceptual framework if applicable, definition of technical terms)
Methods and timetable (plan, measurable outcomes, study site, evaluation measures, specific timetable that includes a plan for dissemination)
For projects involving human subjects, approval by the Institutional Review Board must be granted prior to project initiation
References (document only sources cited)
Budget (may include travel to annual meeting, but travel may not comprise the largest percentage of the budget)
Curriculum vitae or expanded documentation of projects and/or publications
File quarterly progress reports (First of June, September, and December). The timeline in the application should reflect this requirement
Present the outcomes via poster at the Endocrine Nurses Society (ENS) Symposium at the end of the grant year
The expenses related to this presentation are the responsibility of the grantee and may be a percentage of the budget for the grant
Grantees are NOT precluded from applying for the ENS poster award
A formal abstract submission is NOT required as part of the ENS grant
Grantees are eligible to apply for a second (renewal) grant of one year to continue or amend the project if funding is available
Preference for awards will be given to members not previously funded
Applicants must be members in good standing for at least 6 months prior to the grant and poster deadlines or apply for 2-year membership at time of application
Contact the Research Chair to get support and guidance in preparing a grant application.
