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SNRS Sigma Research Grant 2027 - Up to $5,000

Deadline 1 April 2027 (Sigma/SNRS collaborative grant) 194 days left · Hosted by Sigma Foundation for Nursing and Southern Nursing Research Society · Published

SNRS/STTI research grants usually refer to the Sigma and Southern Nursing Research Society collaborative award that funds pilot or development nursing research up to $5,000. Sigma, formerly Sigma Theta Tau International (STTI), partners with SNRS to offer one grant per year with an April 1 deadline and funding that begins August 1. You must be a licensed registered nurse, a member in good standing of both Sigma and SNRS, and hold at least a master's degree or equivalent or be enrolled in a doctoral program. The project must be ready to start when funds arrive and cannot be work done for academic course credit. Applications go through Sigma's online submission system. Sigma posted that 2026 applications are closed, so prepare materials for the April 1, 2027 cycle.

One grant per year
Up to $5,000
Doctoral enrollment OK
RN + MSN/PhD
Annual Sigma deadline
1 Apr 2027
Dual membership required
Sigma & SNRS
How to apply Am I eligible? Official website

What is the Sigma SNRS research grant?

Nursing researchers in the South often bump into two acronyms in the same breath: SNRS for the Southern Nursing Research Society and STTI for what is now Sigma. The collaborative grant between Sigma and SNRS is the award people mean when they search for SNRS/STTI research grants, even though STTI rebranded years ago.

The dollars are modest compared with NIH R grants, but $5,000 can seed data collection or instrument purchases for a pilot study. Sigma caps the pool at one award per cycle, so your proposal needs a tight focus and a realistic budget. Membership in both societies is nonnegotiable, as is the rule that the work cannot count toward your dissertation or another degree requirement.

April 1 is the date to circle. Funding lands August 1 if you are selected, which gives you a summer window to finalize IRB approvals before spending. Sigma closed 2026 applications already, which makes this a planning guide for the 2027 submission rather than a same-month rush job.

If you need more money and already hold SNRS membership without Sigma, look at SNRS's separate $7,500 Research Grant with an October deadline. The two programmes differ in membership rules, fees, and review paths, so pick the one that matches your credentials instead of submitting the same packet twice.

Who can apply

Eligibility

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    Dual Sigma and SNRS membership
    Applicants must be members in good standing of both Sigma (STTI) and the Southern Nursing Research Society when they apply.
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    Licensed registered nurse
    You need an active RN license in the jurisdiction where you practice or study.
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    Master's degree or doctoral enrollment
    Hold at minimum a master's degree or its equivalent, or be enrolled in a doctoral nursing or related program.
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    Pilot or development research proposal
    Submit a completed research application packet for pilot or development work that advances nursing science.
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    Research not tied to degree requirements
    Sigma rules state the funded project may not be conducted as part of an academic degree requirement.
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    Ready to implement when funded
    You should be prepared to start the study once the August 1 funding date arrives. Funds do not cover expenses before that date.
What you get

Benefits

  • Maximum funding Up to $5,000 for pilot or development research
  • Funding start August 1 after the April application deadline
  • Research type Pilot or development nursing research
  • Degree credit Cannot fund thesis or dissertation requirements
  • Pre-award expenses Not reimbursed
  • Multi-year renewal Single-year collaborative grant
What to prepare

Document checklist

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    Online Sigma research application packet
    Submit through Sigma's online submission system by April 1. Follow the SNRS collaborative grant checklist for the current year.
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    Signed research agreement
    Include the executed agreement Sigma requires before review proceeds.
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    Research proposal narrative
    Describe aims, background, design, sample, measures, analysis plan, limitations, and human subjects protections.
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    Budget aligned with $5,000 cap
    Request up to $5,000 in direct research costs. Sigma/SNRS funds do not reimburse pre-award spending.
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    CV and RN license verification
    Document education, publications, and current licensure so reviewers can confirm eligibility.
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    Final report and Sigma Repository abstract
    Awardees must submit a final report and repository abstract to receive any remaining disbursement.
Step by step

How to apply

Confirm both memberships are active well before April 1. Ineligible membership status stops review immediately.
Read the collaborative grant page for pilot versus development expectations and reporting duties.
Separate dissertation or thesis work from the proposed study. Sigma will reject degree-linked protocols.
Upload narratives, budget, biosketch, and the signed research agreement through Sigma's submission portal.
Sigma lists April 1 as the deadline with funding on August 1. Late packets are not accepted.
Prepare to submit an abstract to SNRS and credit both partners in presentations if funded.
Schedule time to finish reporting so you receive any final payment Sigma holds until completion.
When

Deadline and timeline

Application deadline
1 April 2027 (Sigma/SNRS collaborative grant)
194 days left
Fall 2026
Confirm Sigma and SNRS memberships and outline a pilot nursing research question.
January - March 2027
Draft proposal, budget, and signed agreement with your institution's IRB timeline in mind.
1 April 2027
Sigma/SNRS collaborative grant application deadline.
Spring - Summer 2027
Sigma reviews applications after the April cutoff.
1 August 2027
Funding date for selected awardees under standard grant terms.
2027-2028
Conduct study, publish through SNRS channels, and file final report plus Sigma Repository abstract.
Questions

FAQ

What are SNRS/STTI research grants?

Searchers often mean the Sigma and Southern Nursing Research Society collaborative grant administered by the Sigma Foundation for Nursing. STTI is the former name of Sigma. The award supports pilot or development nursing research up to $5,000.

How much is the Sigma SNRS research grant?

Sigma lists funding up to $5,000 with one grant available per year. Actual amounts depend on the approved budget.

Who is eligible for the SNRS Sigma research grant?

Licensed RNs who belong to both Sigma and SNRS, hold at least a master's degree or equivalent or are in a doctoral program, and propose non-degree pilot or development research may apply when the cycle is open.

When is the SNRS STTI research grant deadline?

The collaborative grant uses an April 1 deadline with an August 1 funding start. Sigma marked 2026 applications closed, so target April 1, 2027 for the next cycle unless Sigma publishes a change.

Can I use SNRS Sigma grant funds for my dissertation?

No. Sigma explicitly states research conducted as part of an academic degree cannot be funded through this grant.

Do I need membership in both Sigma and SNRS?

Yes. Good standing in both organizations is a hard eligibility requirement on the official grant page.

How is the SNRS Research Grant different from the Sigma SNRS grant?

SNRS also runs its own Research Grant of up to $7,500 with an October 1 deadline and SNRS-only membership through the Catalyst system. The Sigma collaborative grant is the programme tied to STTI/Sigma membership and the April deadline.

Where do I apply for the Sigma SNRS research grant?

Apply through Sigma's online submission system linked from https://www.sigmanursing.org/advance-elevate/research/research-grants/southern-nursing-research-society-(snrs)-grant when applications reopen.

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