RNF to offer new grant funding opportunity for Evidence-Based Practice research

The Rehabilitation Nursing Foundation (RNF) is offering a new grant funding opportunity for Evidence-Based Practice research that address the clinical practice, educational or administrative dimensions of rehabilitation nursing. Each year, RNF provides more than $34,500 annually to research and education that advances rehabilitation nursing practices. RNF considers rehabilitation nursing a philosophy of care and does not base grant making on the practice setting, and encourages those doing research outside a rehabilitation hospital setting to apply.

Briefly listed below are grants available through RNF and jointly with Sigma Theta Tau. For more detailed information, guidelines, applications and helpful tips, refer to the RNF section of the ARN Web site at www.rehabnurse.org.

RNF Grants
The Rehabilitation Nursing Foundation offers $30,000 in the form of multiple grants for research and Evidence Based Practice (EBP) projects that address the clinical practice, educational or administrative dimensions of rehabilitation nursing.

‧ The New Investigator Research Award grants up to $10,000 for nurses who are novice researchers.
‧ NEW EBP Project Grant (in the amount of $2,500) to promote the translation of research into practice.

Up to two Research Fellow Grants to support experienced researchers will be awarded from the remaining funds.

Joint Sigma Theta Tau International (STT) and RNF Grant
STT and RNF co-sponsor a grant of $4,500 that is given to one recipient. The research topic must be related to rehabilitation nursing. The principal investigator must have a master's degree in nursing to qualify. Specific information on the Sigma Theta Tau International/RNF grant is included in the RNF grant application packet. 

Source: Rehabilitation Nursing Foundation