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Sigma — Global Nursing Excellence

Funding and recognition for nursing excellence

Explore the programs below to find funding for your goals.

Sigma Nursing and the Sigma Foundation for Nursing invest in nurses and the profession through scholarships and competitive grants for education, research, professional development, and events. 

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Educational Scholarships

Pursuing a nursing degree? Explore scholarships that help nurses continue their education at undergraduate and graduate levels.

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Research & Program Grants

Turn promising ideas into impact with funding for nursing research and programs that advance nursing knowledge and improve healthcare. 

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Event Grants

Find funding opportunities that help Sigma Nursing members participate in or create opportunities to learn, connect, and lead.

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Explore Available Grants

  • TypeGrant
    StatusComing Soon
    NameEmergency Nurses Association Foundation Grant
    Deadline2 October 2026
  • TypeGrant
    StatusOpen
    NameAmerican Association of Critical-Care Nurses Grant
    Deadline27 October 2026
  • TypeGrant
    StatusNow Accepting Applications
    NameAmerican Board for Occupational Health Nurses (ABOHN) Grant
    Deadline1 December 2026
  • TypeGrant
    StatusNow Accepting Applications
    NameDoris Bloch Research Grant
    Deadline1 December 2026
  • TypeGrant
    StatusNow Accepting Applications
    NameDr. Dorothy Brooten Transitional Care Research Grant
    Deadline1 December 2026
  • TypeGrant
    StatusNow Accepting Applications
    NameWestern Institute of Nursing Research Grant
    Deadline1 December 2026
  • TypeGrant
    StatusNow Accepting Applications
    NameRosemary Berkel Crisp Research Grant
    Deadline1 December 2026
  • TypeGrant
    StatusNow Accepting Applications
    NameAlpha Eta Collaborative Research Grant
    Deadline1 December 2026
  • TypeGrant
    StatusNow Accepting Applications
    NameSigma Small Grants
    Deadline1 December 2026
  • TypeAward
    StatusOpen
    NameEmerging Nurse Researcher/Scholar
    Deadline11 December 2026
  • TypeAward
    StatusOpen
    NameHonorary Membership
    Deadline11 December 2026
  • TypeAward
    StatusOpen
    NameInternational Nurse Researcher Hall of Fame
    Deadline11 December 2026
  • TypeAward
    StatusOpen
    NameSigma/DAISY Nurse Scientist Leadership Award
    Deadline11 December 2026
  • TypeAward
    StatusComing Soon
    NameHealthy Work Environment Award
    Deadline1 March 2027
  • TypeAward
    StatusComing Soon
    NameChapter Key Award
    Deadline1 March 2027
  • TypeAward
    StatusComing Soon
    NameInternational Awards for Nursing Excellence
    Deadline1 March 2027

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Grants are made possible through contributions to the Sigma Foundation for Nursing’s research fund.

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