STN Research Grants

2027-Grant application opens Jan 2027, closes April 2027

The STN Research Grant Program is now accepting proposal submissions. Funding research and evidence-based practice projects is a part of the mission and strategic plan of the Society of Trauma Nurses (STN), with a goal to positively impact the care and treatment of trauma patients.

The STN Research Grant Program provides support for nurses who strive to continually evaluate and improve the practice of trauma nursing and intend to change the practice of trauma nursing based on evidence.

To be eligible, the principal investigator of the study must be an STN nurse member. The role and importance of nurses in the conceptualization, data collection, analysis, and/or reporting is imperative.

STN’s aim is to fund studies whose findings will be transferable to other organizations and practitioners once completed. Applicants should be ready to implement their projects immediately following funding from STN. To expedite this, the application requires you to provide evidence of permission to use the tools proposed. Only projects approved by your Institutional Review Board (IRB) or which have been exempted in writing by your IRB will be funded. A copy of your IRB approval on IRB letterhead and with an appropriate signature will be required prior to the funding of the grant.

Please visit the STN Research Grant Funding webpage for more information about submission requirements and to submit your research grant proposal for the upcoming funding cycle. Please contact Stephanie Czuhajewski for more information.

Requirements for all Funded Grants

Interim and Final Reports
At the half-way point and at the conclusion of your study or evidence-based practice project, a report from the Grantee is required.

Publishing Your Work
It is expected that any project receiving funding from STN, when published or presented, the research should recognize STN in the following way: “Funding provided by STN Grant for Nursing Research and Evidence-Based Practice Projects.”An STN logo will be provided for your use. The findings of your study will be posted on the STN website. The specifics will be discussed with you prior to the posting. STN requires all Grantees to submit their research to The Journal of Trauma Nursing (submission does not guarantee publication).

When the Investigator or Team Members Leave the Institution
STN must be notified by email (to Stephanie Czuhajewski) should any member of the research team leave the institution.

If a Project Cannot be Completed
If a project funded by STN cannot be completed for any reason, the STN must be informed immediately and any remaining funds must be returned to STN.

Conclusion
In summary, STN aims to fund studies and projects that represent good science, are likely to impact trauma patients and their families in a direct and meaningful way, foster health equity, and that are replicable and/or have broad-based impact.

Please contact Stephanie Czuhajewski if you have any questions.