Applications are open for UMNursing Grants, a collaborative initiative by the University of Maryland School of Nursing (UMSON) and the University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS).
UMNursing Grants are internal grants offering a unique opportunity between UMSON faculty and and UMMS nurses to conduct research focused on nurse-sensitive outcomes in both hospital and community settings. The grants are available to teams. Awards are accepted on a rolling basis. The award can amount up to $15,000 for one year.
UMNursing Grants Overview:
- Award Amount: Up to $15,000 for a one-year project. Each Principal Investigator (PI ) may request additional funds for professional development, up to $2,500 each.
- Research Focus: Joint research proposals should investigate nurse-sensitive outcomes, which are defined as patient outcomes that are influenced by nursing intervention.
- Collaborative Teams: Proposals should be submitted by a team comprising at least one UMSON faculty member and one UMMS nurse.
- Deadline: The application period will close at the end of business on Wednesday, May 20.
- Approval Requirements: Successful applicants will be required to obtain Institutional Review Board or Institutional Animal Care approval for their projects before the release of funds.
Eligibility Criteria:
- UMSON Faculty: The UMSON PI must hold a regular faculty appointment of 50% or more at UMSON.
- UMMS Nurses: The UMMS PI should be employed as a professional nurse at a UMMS entity for a minimum of 24 hours per week.
This is a valuable opportunity to contribute to research that can directly impact health care outcomes and enhance patient well-being.
For more information and a complete list of requirements, please contact nrsresearch@umaryland.edu or nrebpc@umm.edu.