International Society of Nurses in Genetics
Genetics and Genomics

Genetics Research Grants

photoISONG Nursing Research Grant Program

The purpose of the annual ISONG Nursing Research Grant award is to support research related to genetic/genomic nursing practice or to the development of genetic/genomic nursing science. Grant funding may be used as "seed" money for conducting a pilot study or for support of an ongoing research investigation with promising contribution to genetic/genomic nursing science and genetic nursing practice. All relevant research areas will be considered; however, priority will be given to studies that address genetic/genomic nursing practice or genetic/genomic health outcomes. Awarding of grant funding is competitive and will be determined through peer review of proposals by members of the ISONG Research Committee.

The 2011 - 2012 ISONG Research Award was granted to Ansley Stanfill, BSN, RN. Ansley is a doctoral student at the University of Tennessee Health Sciences Center. The title of her proposal was "Time PCR Confirmation of Gene Expression Profiles in Blood of Kidney Transplant Recipients".

This $1500 grant is being provided by the University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing. ISONG would like to acknowledge the University of Pittsburgh for providing this opportunity and express appreciation for their ongoing research support.

 

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Available Funding

 

Funding of research proposals for the 2011 - 2012 cycle is complete. Check back for upcoming funding opportunities.

 

 

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Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for one of the ISONG grants, an applicant must:

  • Be a registered nurse with a current license
  • Be a member of ISONG
  • Submit a completed research package, including the letter of intent, by the announced deadlines
  • Be ready to initiate the research project as soon as funding notification is received


Guidelines for Use of Funding

  • Funding is to be used for research-related expenses only (e.g., for a research assistant, study supplies, and study equipment).
  • Funds may not be used for secretarial support, indirect costs, tuition, investigator's salary, travel expenses, or attending conferences.
  • Unused funds must be returned to ISONG.
  • Major changes in study plans must be requested in writing to the Co-Chair of the Research Committee.
  • Evidence of appropriate ethical approval (Institutional Review Board or equivalent) must be provided to the Co-Chair prior to receiving funding.
  • The Principal Investigator should assure that ISONG support is acknowledged in publications and presentations resulting from the award.

 

Selection Criteria

The ISONG research grant is intended to support a clearly designed genetics nursing research project. Selection of the recipient of the award will be based on the following criteria:

  • Relevance of the research project to the area of genetic health
  • Scientific merit
  • Qualifications of the applicant and the likelihood of completing the project
  • Adequacy of facilities/resources available to support the research
  • Potential benefits to the health of individuals and families with, or at risk for, genetic health conditions
  • Budget considerations
  • Following all directions and criteria for submission of the grant

ISONG's Research Committee will be responsible for selection and will submit the name of the award recipient to the Board of Directors for approval. The grant award will be announced at the Annual ISONG Education Conference, in the ISONG Newsletter, and on the ISONG web site. The recipient will be notified prior to the conference.

Questions?

Questions or a request for additional information may be directed to the Research Committee Co-Chairs:

Gia Mudd: Gia.Mudd@uky.edu

Nick Nicol: n.nicol@ucol.ac.nz

 

Current Grantholders

For the 2010-2011 cycle, ISONG awarded two $1500 research grants. In addition to the annual ISONG grant, we were able to offer a second grant, that was generously funded by the University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing. The winners for the 2010 Research Grants are:

Mandy Bell, RN for her proposal titled “Genomics of the Endoglin Pathway in Preeclampsia.”

Reba Umberger, MS, RN, CCRN for her proposal titled “Inflammatory Proteins, Genetic Variation, and Environmental Influences on Nosocomial Infection Development in Sepsis Patients.”

Previous Grantholders

2009-2010

For the 2009-2010 cycle, ISONG awarded two $1500 research grants. In addition to the annual ISONG grant, we were able to offer a second grant, that was generously funded by the University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing. The winners for the 2009 Research Grants are:

Jennie L. Rowell with the project Osteosarcoma Genetics in Dogs as a Model of Human Disease.

Milena Flória-Santos with the project Genetic and Genomics Education at Brazilian Colleges of Nursing: A Nursing Competence-based Study. Congratulations!

2008-2009

For the 2008-2009 cycle, ISONG awarded two $1500 research grants. In addition to our annual grant, we have been able to offer a second grant, the University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing ISONG Research Grant. ISONG thanks Pittsburgh for the generous funding of this award. The winners for the 2008 award are:

Kathleen Sparbel for the proposal: Integration of genetic knowledge by APNs into primary health care: identification of current practice, resource needs, facilitators and barriers.

Patricia C. Underwood for the proposal: Association of the Caveolin Gene with Insulin Resistance and Hypertension: Genotype Costs

2007-2008

For the 2007-2008 cycle, the University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing also funded an ISONG Research Grant. The winners of the 2007 Research Grants are:

Sivia Barnoy, RN, PhD for the proposal: The case of non-disclosure of genetic information to family members: Practice, law and ethics in Israel

Jane M. DeLuca, RN, PNP, APNG for the proposal: Parent Experiences in Expanded Newborn Screening, A Qualitative Inquiry.



 

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