Chapters should consider undertaking a research study only if there is sufficient expertise among chapter members or there are adequate resources to help chapter members. These resources may be a hospital-based nurse researcher or faculty member from a local college or university. A chapter can engage in a project singly or collaboratively with other chapters, state councils, or specialty assemblies. Replicating a research study that was previously conducted by another chapter may be an ideal first research project. The grant program supports the development of research at various levels of expertise, from novice to senior scientist.
Chapters can work on projects singly or work with other chapters to conduct collaborative projects.
Research or research utilization projects can be funded. Every year, chapters are recognized for their research activities. Chapter research awards are presented at Congress to chapters based on size and the scope of their involvement in research. Eligibility for this award is assessed through the chapter research award survey. The survey is sent annually to each chapter president in the spring.