The Research Grant from the Oncology Nursing Foundation supports early to mid-career oncology nursing researchers in the USA. Research projects may include investigator-initiated research, pilot or feasibility studies, supplements to current funded projects, or developing a new aspect of a program of research. Three focus areas are given priority:
- Symptom Science in Immunotherapy and Emerging Therapies in Precision Health and Biosignature
- Health Disparities
- Palliative and Psychosocial Oncology Care
The principal investigator must be a registered nurse actively involved in cancer patient care, education, or research. The amount of funding is dependent on the research experience of the applicant.
For applicants who have not received at least one research project at 50,000 USD: 50,000 USD over 2 years.
For applicants who have received at least one research project at 50,000 USD: 100,000 USD over 2 years.
Applications are open on January 1, 2023. Letters of intent are due on May 8, 2023 and invited full applications are due on June 27, 2023.