Applicants applying for grants for projects conducted as part of an educational program must be matriculated students in an accredited baccalaureate, master's, or doctoral program and provide evidence of same. The project must be related to perioperative nursing practice. Evidence of this approval must be included in the application. The application must be prepared according to the submission guidelines. Funds for investigator salaries are not appropriate.
Funds awarded are to be used only for the expenses related to the actual study.
Research assistants' and consultants' time can be funded. Funds to purchase hardware are not allowed and should not be requested. The indirect cost must be included as part of the total budget. If funds are awarded, all applicants must submit interim reports at 6 month intervals. The first report is due 6 months after the project begins.