Laura C. Dustan Research Awards

Delta Chi Chapter-at-Large
Call for Applications
2007– 2008


The Laura C. Dustan Research Awards are designed to “encourage research by qualified nurses and/or nursing students who are learning to conduct research to advance knowledge in the area of nursing science.” (International Guidelines for Chapter Research Grants) Delta Chi Chapter-at-Large strongly encourages student members to apply.

Research awards for a maximum of $500 each/$1500 total for all awards will be awarded April 2008

Selection criteria include that the applicant:

  • Is a current member of Delta Chi Chapter-at-Large.
  • Has a BSN or higher degree in Nursing or is a nursing student enrolled in a higher degree program in nursing.
  • Demonstrates commitment to nursing as a career.

Application materials must include:

  • Title and Abstract 2 copies
  • Proposal, Appendixes and Budget 2 copies
  • Chapter Research Grant Application Form 1 copy for file
  • Chapter Research Grant Agreement Form 1 copy for file

Applicant Information Form describing:

  • previous Research, Travel or Scholarship or Excellence Awards from the
  • Delta Chi Chapter-at-Large
  • specific planned use for this funding, not “general budget”
  • plans to disseminate findings (e.g. WIN, STT poster, other)
  • current sources of funding for this and other research projects.

WSU Faculty and Graduate Students:

a. E-mail Susan Fleming @sefleming@wsu.edu with a statement of intent to apply for a Laura C. Dustan
    Research Award from Delta Chi Chapter-at-Large of STT.
    • The preferred deadline to announce intent is prior to 2.24.06
    • Attach a copy of your abstract or a brief memo describing purpose, research
      question(s) and conceptual framework.
b. Work with Kathy Bridwell in the ICN Research Office: bridwell@wsu.edu or phone
    509-324-7248 or fax 509-324-7336.
     • Prepare a REX form http://www.ogrd.wsu.edu/forms.asp
     • List Faculty name and Student name on top line.
     • Include Faculty signature as PI and student signature as additional        investigator.
     • Obtain signatures from the ICN Finance Office and ICN Research Office
     • Submit Submit REX form and Delta Chi application materials to OGRD prior to
       application to Delta Chi .
     • These research awards are considered External Funding.
     • Funds may are for direct costs only, NOT indirect F & A costs.
     • Current IRB human subjects training and approval is not required at time of        application,
       it must be completed prior to data collection. Kathy will advise re:        requirements and timeline.
c. OGRD will review your request and send a letter to Kathy/Mary with an account     number for your request.
d. Submit the OGRD Letter and application materials to Mary Stucky.
e. Awards Committee members will review application materials in March and notify     recipients on or before Luncheon.
f. If selected, funding is made payable to WSU and the account number listed on    the OGRD letter.

Gonzaga University Faculty and Students:

a. IRB documentation and approval is required.
b. Contact Gail Ray, PhD, RN for more information.

Other current chapter members conducting research in other agencies:

a. Documentation of Human Subjects Training and Agency Research Protocols are
    requested with your applications.

Application forms are available here.

For information, contact Susan Fleming sefleming@wsu.edu

E-mail of intent must be received by Friday, February 2008

Application materials with OGRD and IRB documentation are requested Feb 24 or as soon thereafter as possible. The committee meets late March to review applications.

Send application materials to:

Susan E. Fleming MN, RN
WSU Intercollegiate College of Nursing
2917 W Ft George Wright Dr
Spokane WA 99224-5291 FAX 509-324-7341

** Members of the Scholarship, Research and Travel Committee or Board of Directors are not eligible to apply for funding while in office.



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