Active Duty Nurse Corps Officer

Novice Investigator Award

Purpose: To support military nurse clinicians with limited research experience in conducting a study that is modest in scope or is the first phase of a larger project.

Award: Up to $100,000 in direct costs for 12 to 18 months.

Special Requirements: Master's or doctoral degree and mentor required. No TSNRP or extramural funding beyond graduate thesis or doctoral dissertation.

Pilot Project or Feasibility Award

Purpose: To generate preliminary data that will support a future research project.

Award: Up to $75,000 in direct costs for 12 to 18 months.

One- and Two-Year Awards

Purpose: To support experienced nurse researchers.

Award: Up to $450,000 in total costs (direct plus indirect costs).

Special Requirements: Research experience and data sharing plan required.

Three-Year Award

Purpose:To support experienced nurse researchers.

Award: Up to $500,000 in total costs (direct plus indirect costs).

Special Requirements: Research experience and data sharing plan required.

Research Fellow Awards

Purpose: To train and expand the skills of doctorally prepared military nurse researchers.

Award: Up to $150,000 in direct costs for 12 to 18 months.

Special Requirements: Doctoral degree, research experience, and mentor required.

Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) Award: Conceptual Guideline Development

Purpose: To support conceptualization of an evidence-based clinical question and development of a clinical guideline based on preliminary evidence or a topic that influences nursing practice and patient outcomes.

Award: Up to $150,000 in direct costs to support development of up to three protocols for no more than 24 months.

Special Requirements: Master's or doctoral degree and doctorally prepared active duty nurse mentor trained in EBP required. Must be stationed at a military medical facility. A follow-on implementation application is expected.

Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) Award: Implementation of Innovation

Purpose: To support the implementation of an innovation or clinical guideline developed from a thorough review of the current evidence or of an already established guideline.

Award: Up to $150,000 in direct costs to support implementation of up to three protocols for no more than 24 months.

Special Requirements: Master's or doctoral degree and doctorally prepared active duty nurse mentor trained in EBP required. Must be stationed at a military medical facility.

Fast Track Award

Purpose:To facilitate rapid implementation of a short-term research study of emerging, service-specific questions.

Award: Up to $30,000 in direct costs for up to 15 months.

Special Requirements: Research experienced required.