Grant Application Details
Eligibility and Application Process
Teams of three or more currently enrolled BSc Nursing students will be eligible to apply for the grant. Students enrolled in NSE 424, Clinical Placement Research, are encouraged to apply.
Interested research teams should submit a 2-3 page research proposal that details:
- the rationale and methodology for the project to be undertaken
- the plan for analysis of collected data and dissemination of results
- the strengths each member brings to the team and defined roles and responsibilities
- a projected budget
Research teams must submit proposals that are based on relevant public health issues affecting the community. The quality of the study design and plan is more important than a large scope. Emphasis will be placed on detailed dissemination plans where findings are shared with the population under study.
Selection Process
The successful research team will be selected based on three criteria:
- Relevance and feasibility of the research proposal
- Demonstrated knowledge of research techniques
- Proven ability to work well as a team
If multiple applications are matched on the above criteria, the grant will be awarded to the team with the highest mean grade of the applicants.
Expectations of the Successful Research Team
The successful team will be notified of their award in April of 2009. Successful applicants must commit to using the awarded funds solely to undertake activities related to the research project. Teams will be required to carry out the research project between March and June 2009. A final report will be due at the end of the semester.
The final report must detail:
- how the research was carried out
- how the funds were allocated, and
- lessons learned in the process
A copy of the research report should also be submitted. The research team will be encouraged to publish their findings in an international journal at the end of the research process, and support for this process will be offered by the trustees of the Foundation.
Deadlines
Applications should be submitted to Mrs. Gwen Tross no later than 5:00pm on Thursday March 12, 2009. Late applications will not be considered.