ABOHN/SIGMA Research Project
The purpose of the Sigma/American Board for Occupational Health Nurses (ABOHN) collaborative research grant is to encourage qualified nurses to contribute to the advancement of occupational health through nursing research. Proposals for pilot and/or development research may be submitted for this grant.
How to Apply
All applications must be submitted via the online submission system.
Eligibility Criteria
- Be a member in good standing of Sigma and/or ABOHN. Preference given to members of both organizations.
- Doing research in occupational health setting.
- Registered nurse with a current license.
- Certified OHN (COHN or COHN-s) OR a non-certified nurse studying occupational health nursing.
- Submission of completed research application packet and a signed research agreement via our online submission system.
- Ready to implement research project when funding is received.
- Complete the project within one year of funding.
- Submit a final report and completed abstract to the Sigma Repository to receive final grant disbursement, if owed.
- Agree to ABOHN publicizing the project and findings on their website and newsletter.
- Develop a poster for submission to a conference (such as AAOHN or AOHP and/or submit the project for publication in a peer reviewed journal and credit research grant partners in all publications and presentations of the research.
* Projects that focus on marginalized/vulnerable populations are strongly encouraged and will be given preference, other qualifications being equal.
Contact Information
Email: Sigma Research Services
Phone: 888.634.7575 (US/Canada toll-free) or +1.317.634.8171
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