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Purpose of the Research Grant
The purpose of
the research grant 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.
Criteria for Awarding Grant
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Hold formal preparation in the conduct of nursing research, and
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Baccalaureate or higher degree in nursing, or
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Nursing students enrolled in a higher degree program with direct
supervision of a qualified teacher.
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Be a Faculty member and/or Phi Chapter Member.
Application Process
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Submit application and a written research proposal according to the
guidelines. (Data collection may be in process).
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Submit a signed formal agreement for money usage that outlines the
proposed project budget. This will be available to public for
review.
Basis for Fund Allocation
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Quality of written proposal based on guidelines.
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Contribution of the research proposed to nursing science and public
benefit, or research that aids the scientific education of
nursing students.
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Research proposal budget.
Grant Allocation
The amount to
be awarded for the year 2008 are two awards of $650 to Faculty
Members and/or Phi Chapter Members, who may or may not be on
faculty at SDSU. An increase in the amount or number of awards
may become available.
Proposal Due Date
Applications
and proposals should be submitted to Kay Foland, Research Chair,
Phi Chapter, SDSU College of Nursing West River Program, by 5:00
P.M. (CT), Monday, April 7, 2008. Electronic submission is
required. Send to
Kay.Foland@sdstate.edu Note: original signature on the
budget form will be obtained upon acceptance of award.
2/97; Revised 10/97;
2/99; 1/2000, 2/05, 3/08 – K. Foland
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Sigma Theta Tau
Phi Chapter
Research Proposal Guidelines |
Guidelines for Submission
Every
submission should include:
1. Title of
Proposal, Researcher’s name, Date.
2. 100 word
abstract preceding proposal.
Abstract
should include a statement of the problem or purpose of the
project, the theoretical/conceptual framework, subjects,
methodology, and potential implications for nursing that result
from the findings.
3. Five to 10
page research proposal that follows the proposed guidelines
below.
4. Timeline to
submit to IRB with examples of consent letters, research
instruments, etc.
5. Financial
Expenditure Form with proposed budget.
Proposal Outline Based on Research Design
The following guidelines exemplify areas to be included in
the proposal. APA format documentation is requested.
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QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH
PROPOSAL |
QUALITATIVE RESEARCH
PROPOSAL |
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Part I. Research
Purpose
a. Statement of the
problem
b. Hypotheses
or research questions
c. Definitions of
variables. Theoretical and operational definitions
(instruments)
d. Theoretical Model
used to guide the investigation
e. Significance to nursing science |
Part I. Research
Purpose
a. Statement of the
phenomenon of interest
b. Definitions related
to selected phenomenon and define the characteristics
of interest
c.
Philosophical/Theoretical underpinnings used to guide
the investigation
d. Significance to nursing science
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Part II.
Methodology
a. Overall consistency of methodological design
b. Instrument reliability and validity
c. Data collection procedure
d. Human Subject's
Protection statement
e. Sample size and sampling procedure
f. Proposed statistical method(s) of analysis |
Part II.
Methodology
a. Overview of methodological design
b. Sampling characteristics for participant selection
c. Sample size and sampling procedure
d. Data collection
procedure
e. Human Subject's
Protection statement
f. Proposed description of data analysis |
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Part III.
References and Appendices
a. References
b. Consent Letters,
forms and instruments tools
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Part III.
References and Appendices
a. References
b. Consent Letters,
data collection forms (samples)
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Part IV. Financial
Expenditure Form
a. Proposed budget to
include:
1. Personal
2. Supplies
3. Equipment
4. Travel
b. Personal
Signature (if money awarded) |
Part IV. Financial
Expenditure Form
a. Proposed budget to
include:
1. Personal
2. Supplies
3. Equipment
4. Travel
b. Personal
Signature (if money awarded) |
Revised 1/2000;
2/2004; 2/2005; 3/2008 K. Foland
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Sigma Theta Tau
Phi Chapter
Research Grant Agreement
Of Financial Expenditures
Note: This must be completed and turned in at time of
application |
The Scholarship money awarded
to ___________________________________
in the amount of $_________
shall be designated as follows:
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Proposed Budget |
Actual Budget Upon
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Signed by (if money awarded):
Recipient_____________________________Date_________________
Chapter Treasurer______________________Date ______________
Chair, Selection Committee ______________Date
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Sigma
Theta Tau
Phi
Chapter Research Grant
Application Form |
Date ____________ Research
Title____________________________________
Name of Principal
Investigator_______________________________________
Home Address
___________________________________________________
Street City
State Zip
Phone (Res)__________________
(Bus)_________________________
Sigma Theta Tau Member (__)Yes
(__)No Chapter ___________________
Previous Sigma Theta Tau
Research Awards: (Check all that apply)
( ) None ( ) Regional Chapter ( ) International
Have you applied for or are you
now receiving support for this research? ( )Yes (
)No If yes, list agency_____________________________ and amount
requested/received $_______Human subjects review? (
)Yes ( )No Consent form included in proposal (
)Yes ( )No
Co-investigator
Name____________________________________________________________
Address
_________________________________________________________
Street City
State Zip
Phone
(Res)______________________ (Bus)_________________________
Additional information
completed if a graduate student:
Degree sought__________________________ Expected
Date______________
Specify amount of program completed to
date___________________________
University
_______________________________________________________
Department_____________________________________
Major___________________________
Name of Research Advisor
___________________________________________
This section to be completed by
the Chapter
Approval Date ____________________ Award Granted
$_________________
Chapter Research Committee Chair
signature___________________________
Progress Report (date)____________________
Study completed (date)________________ Final Report date
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2-1997/Revised 10-1997; 1-2000;
3-08
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