The mission of the ONS Foundation is to support oncology nursing to improve the lives of people with...

ONS Foundation Mission

The mission of the ONS Foundation is to support oncology nursing to improve the lives of people with

or at risk for cancer.

Research Funding Opportunities

• Research Grants – up to $25,000• Research Career Development

Awards – up to $20,000• Dissertation Awards – up to $5,000

Research Grant

Supports oncology nursing research conducted by beginning and experienced researchers

Funding preference given to proposals that address the ONS Research Priorities and Agenda

Research Grants (cont.)Eligibility

• Principal investigators must be PhD prepared

• Nurse scientists and/or clinicians involved in the preparation and conduct of the proposal

• Proposal must be completed within 2 years

Amount and Due Dates

Funding available up to $25,000 Required Letter of Intent due August 15,

2015Application due on September 15, 2015Application at

http://onsfoundation.org/apply/re

Research Career Development Award

To support short-term research training and mentorship

Funds activities to increase the applicant’s knowledge and experiences in order to advance a program of research

Research Career Development Award

Eligibility• Registered nurse• Completed PhD in nursing or other related

discipline within past 8 years• Career development activities must be

completed within one year

Amount and Due Dates

Funding available up to $20,000 Required Letter of Intent due June 1, 2015Application due on July 1, 2015Application at

http://onsfoundation.org/apply/re

Dissertation Research Grant

Supports oncology nursing dissertation research conducted by PhD candidates

Funding preference given to proposals that address the ONS Research Priorities and Agenda

Dissertation Research GrantEligibility

• Registered nurse• Committee approved PhD dissertation

proposal• Dissertation research must be completed

within 2 years

Amount and Due Dates

Funding available up to $5,000 Required Letter of Intent due August 15,

2015Application due on September 15, 2015Application at

http://onsfoundation.org/apply/re

Additional Funding Academic Scholarships (BSN, MSN, DNP,

PhD) – Due February 1Project funding (www.onsfoundation.org)

Clinical projects – up to $5,000/year for 2 years for APN/DNP to conduct clinical projects – Due November 15

APN/DNP Student Fellowship – up to $5,000 for a capstone project or thesis – Due – June 15

Additional information on handout available at the back of the room