Description:
Eta Beta is pleased to offer a grant to support the research endeavors of its members. The purpose of Eta Beta research grants is to encourage qualified nurses to contribute to the advancement of nursing through scholarly activities.
· Annually, Eta Beta will award individual grants in the amount of up to $1,000.
o Depending on the number of applications received, the budgets of the applications received, and the merit of the applications received, this award may be divided up among 3-5 applicants
· Applications will be blindly reviewed by current Eta Beta Board members. The review is based on the extent to which the application meets the following criteria:
o the overall application meets the format of the application criteria
o the research question responds to an important gap in knowledge.
o it is likely that the proposed methods will address the research question(s).
o the methods are appropriate, substantiated, and rigorous
o the project is accomplishable in the stated timeframe with the resources available/described
Note: Eta Beta board members will recuse themselves from application reviews if they have applied for this grant.
Requirements:
· Applicants must be current members of Eta Beta
· Applicants must submit the Grant Award Agreement (p. 2).
· Applicants must submit the research proposal of no more than 5 pages (appendices and references not included) that addresses the components of the Grant Application Criteria listed below (p. 3).
· Applicants must report additional monetary funding received for this research.
· If approval has not been received at this time, note the date and to whom it was submitted. Funds will not be dispersed until proof of IRB approval has been submitted.
· Applicants must submit all components of the application in a PDF format in one file only.
· Please e-mail your cover letter (with Eta Beta status), CV, proposal, Eta Beta grant award agreement and other documents (IRB approval, educational materials, budget etc.) as a PDF attachment to: Emily Battaglia, PhD, RN eebattaglia@widener.edu
· Applications must be received by no later Friday May 2nd 2025
Formatting Requirements: Times New Roman, 12 point-font, double-spaced with 1-inch margins, ≤ 8 pages in length excluding references and appendices.
Application Requirements:
A. Specific Aims (1/2 page)
State what the research is intended to accomplish, research questions, and /or what hypothesis is to be tested.
C. Background and Significance (1 page)
Critically evaluate existing knowledge to identify knowledge gaps which the proposed research study is intended to address. Provide a summary of the theoretical rationale, as appropriate. Further identify the importance of the proposed research study by relating the specific aims to longer term objectives and implications for health care.
D. Methods (2-3 pages)
Discuss and substantiate the choice of the proposed research design, sample, data collection procedures, and data analysis procedures be used to accomplish specific aims. Describe protocols to be used and the tentative sequence of the investigation. Discuss and substantiate strengths, as well as potential challenges and limitations of the proposed research study.
1. Sample
Describe the population to which the study will apply and sample characteristics. Include the number of participants, the rationale for sample size, and the sampling procedure.
2. Data Collection
Identify all variables/phenomena that data will be collected on. Identify the process by which data will be collected including details about who will collect data and when data will be collected. If applicable, identify data collection instruments to be used and the characteristics of the instruments (e.g. reliability, validity, scoring if appropriate). Include copies of the data collection instrument(s) (e.g. interview guides for qualitative studies) in the Appendix.
3. Data Analysis
Identify all variables/phenomena to be studied. Identify the process by which data will be collected including details about who will collect data and when data will be collected. If applicable, identify data collection instruments to be used and the characteristics of the instruments (e.g. reliability, validity, scoring). Include copies of the data collection instrument(s) (e.g. interview guides for qualitative studies) in the Appendix.
4. Human Subjects Protection
Identify the risks of participation in the study, informed consent process, and how participants will be protected. Attach IRB approval letter in the Appendix.
E. Timeline and Available Resources (1 page)
Identify the timeline and applicable resources available to support the implementation of the study or project (e.g. laboratories, clinical resources, office space, etc.).
F. Budget (1/2 page)
Supply a budget which indicates all personnel costs, equipment/travel/trainee costs, and other costs (e.g. materials/supplies, publication costs, consultant costs, computer services, recruitment, dissemination).
H. References
List the references cited in the text using APA 7th edition format.
I. Appendices
Include all relevant appendices (e.g. data collection instrument, timeline, budget).