Stanford Nurse Alumnae Legacy Grant
A PART OF PROFESSIONAL EXCELLENCE
NEXT APPLICATION DEADLINE:
MAY 24, 2024 at 11:59 PM Pacific Time
(Typically the deadline is April 30, but will be extended for this cycle)
Program Overview
The Stanford Nurse Alumnae Legacy Grants are intended to perpetuate the Stanford University School of Nursing''s tradition of excellence in nursing practice, leadership, education and research. The Stanford Nurse Alumnae Legacy Grant Funds are a living expression of an enduring commitment to academic nursing practice at Stanford. The aims of the project are to:
- Build on the foundation of academic nursing established by the Stanford University School of Nursing.
- Enhance nurses' professional development through sponsoring research and practice improvement projects.
- Promote nursing's active role and influence in improving health care delivery and advancing patient outcomes.
The Legacy Funds provides grant support up to $10,000 to advance innovative research and demonstration projects that improve health care outcomes, the patient experience, and health system efficiency. Examples of fundable projects include:
- Development and evaluation of a patient education project
- Measurement of a novel intervention’s impact on clinical care
- Assessment of a practice change or new technique that improves patient outcomes
- Implementation of guideline-based care for patients discharged on specialized therapies
Projects aligned with your institution’s strategic plan are highly encouraged.
Contact Us
Program Coordinator:
Research@stanfordhealthcare.org
Stanford Health Care
300 Pasteur Drive, M/C 5221
Stanford, CA 94305
Who May Apply
Project teams are encouraged. However, the principal applicant must be either a:
- Registered nurse employed by Stanford Health Care, Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital at Stanford, or an affiliated off-campus site; OR
- A graduate of the Stanford University School of Nursing
We recommend you do not download and save any of the files or templates to ensure you are utilizing the newest version each application cycle.
Application Requirements
- Completed Application Form
- Resume/CV
- 1 Letter of Support
- 1 Letter of Recommendation from Manager/Supervisor
- Read through the Legacy Grant Handbook / FAQ Guide
- Optional: Attach supplemental documents if applicable
- Recommended: Please meet for a consultation with a nurse scientist at least 3-4 weeks prior to submission. Do not wait until the last minute.
The New Legacy Grant Handbook / FAQ Guide.
Please read through the Handbook/FAQ prior to submission of the Legacy Grant application. The guidelines will provide important information on expectations and the process for reimbursement should your project be accepted. If your project is accepted, you will be required to attend a brief financial consultation in the first month of the project.
Strongly recommended for applicants to attend a consultation meeting with a nurse scientist from their respective organization. Complete application to the best of your ability and schedule a consultation with a nurse scientist at least 3-4 weeks prior to the submission deadline.
Application Deadline
Cycle I Deadline: April 30
Cycle II Deadline: October 31
Project Timeframe
Once awarded, Stanford Nurse Alumnae Legacy Grants are typically conducted and completed within a continuous one-year period following appropriate administrative and Institutional Review Board (IRB) approvals.
Dissemination of Stanford Nurse Alumnae Legacy Grant Results
Because the Stanford Nurse Alumnae Legacy Grants are intended to support nursing excellence, grant recipients are expected to disseminate project results. Dissemination of results through journal publication, nursing grand rounds, and/or conference presentation(s) is expected. All publications and presentations must acknowledge the Stanford Nurse Alumnae Legacy Grant and the supporting institutional affiliations.
Proposal Development and Review Process
New Stanford Nurse Alumnae Legacy Grant applications are reviewed and funded on a biannual basis, as funds permit. The proposal development and submission process begins with an idea, question or issue that is congruent with the aims of the Legacy grants. It is recommended that an interdisciplinary team be convened to develop the idea and form the clinical question you want to investigate.
The research nurse scientists at your organization will assist potential grant applicants with:
- Exploring ideas, questions or issues to study
- Confirming the strategic significance of the proposal idea
- Forming Stanford Nurse Alumnae Legacy Grant teams as needed
- Clarifying budget parameters
Proposals submitted to the Stanford Nurse Alumnae Legacy Grant committee should include the following:
- Purpose and aims
- Background and significance
- Pilot Work
- Research Study or Project Design
- Timeline
- Budget
- References
- Letters of support
- Supplemental documents if applicable
- Projects with a research component should include hypotheses, a definition of the sample population to be studied and a description of data collection and analysis.
Legacy Project Report Outs
All accepted Legacy Grant Projects must submit two required reports over the project term: A 6-Month Progress Report and a 12-Month Final Project Summary.
You will be required to submit a 6-month progress report and a 12-month final project summary as well as quarterly finance reports. Forms will be emailed to you by the Program Coordinator. For questions contact the Office of Research at Research@stanfordhealthcare.org.