Overview

The Organization for Associate Degree Nursing (OADN) Foundation values nursing education and practice and endeavors to support its members in their research efforts and their pursuit of advanced degrees. The objective of the OADN Foundation grant funding is to promote the implementation and publication of research related to associate degree nursing education and practice.

Grants will be awarded in an amount of up to $5,000. The recipient(s) of OADN Foundation Grant Awards will be recognized at the 2024 OADN Annual Convention, Bridging the Past to Build the Future, October 31 - November 2, 2024, at the Marriott Water Street in Tampa, Florida.

Criteria for Application:
  • Applicants for the OADN Foundation Research Grant must be active members of OADN.
  • The subject of the research proposal must be related to associate degree nursing education and/or nursing practice.
  • The completed grant application must be submitted on or before the deadline of June 1, 2024.
Instructions: Applicants must complete all components of the application outlined below and submit by the deadline date of June 1, 2024 to be considered:
  • Statement of Professional Objectives: A letter of interest, not to exceed 150 words, attesting that you meet the above-stated criteria with a summary of your research grant proposal and statement of professional objectives.
  • Grant Proposal: Please include the following information (please note - proposals should not exceed 1000 words and must be submitted without identifying information for blind review):
    • Title
    • Background
    • Purpose
    • Research Design
    • Timeline
    • Statement of IRB approval, if applicable
    • Budget
    • Dissemination plans
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV): Please include a current CV of applicant(s) (see file upload instructions)
  • W-9 Form When requested, Form W-9 Request for Taxpayer Identification and Certification is needed: W-9 (Rev. October 2018) (irs.gov)

Rating Criteria: Applications will be rated on the following criteria:

  1. A compelling rationale and clear focus for the study based on relevant literature.
  2. Information about the research design, setting, participants, and/or sources of data.
  3. Research question development and plan for data collection and analyses.
  4. Appropriate budget and timeline.
  5. The plan for dissemination of the findings.

Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Please submit your application on or before the deadline of June 1, 2024 8PM Eastern.

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* 1. Title of Research Proposal

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* 2. Principal Investigator (PC/PI)

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* 3. OADN Membership Number:

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* 4. Type of OADN Membership held by applicant:

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* 5. Co-Investigator(s)/Consultant(s) if applicable:

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* 6. Statement of Professional Objectives 

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* 7. Grant Proposal

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* 8. Applicant CV (Principal Investigator) 

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* 9. Applicant CV #1 (f applicable):

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* 10. Applicant CV #2 (if applicable):

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* 11. Applicant CV #3 (if applicable):

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* 12. Applicant CV #4 (if applicable):

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* 13. All applicants for an OADN Foundation award, scholarship or grant must submit a W-9 Request for Taxpayer Identification and Certification Number if selected. I understand that I must submit a W-9 Request for Taxpayer Identification and Certification Number when requested and I am able to comply with this request in a timely manner. Signed (name of applicant):

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* 14. Acknowledgement of Terms: By signing below I acknowledge I have read the OADN Foundation Research Grant Program instructions, criteria, terms and policies found on the OADN Foundation website (https://oadn.org/oadn-foundation) thoroughly. I am familiar with the terms and policies governing this award; I have informed all co-investigators of the terms of this award; and I acknowledge that any variance from the terms of this award will result in a request for return of all awarded funds. Signed by Principal Investigator/Applicant:

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* 15. I have read the application instructions and requirements thoroughly. I understand all application materials must be submitted on or before the deadline of June 1, 2024, at 8PM Eastern, to be considered. Signed (name of applicant):

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