Research Grants

We are excited to announce the recipients of the latest round of CAN-Sim grants, supporting innovative research in virtual simulation for nursing education. Congratulations to the following applicants for their outstanding contributions to advancing simulation-based learning:

PhD Student Grant

• Denise Delorey (St. FX University / University of Ottawa) – $1,500
  Research Topic: IPE Virtual Simulations for Nursing Education

Early Career Investigator Grants

• Sylvain Leduc (Laurentian University) – $2,000
  Research Topic: NP Use of Francophone Virtual Simulations and Impact on Competencies
• Erin Ziegler (Toronto Metropolitan University) – $2,000
  Research Topic: Virtual Reality for NP Education
• Sarah Pirani (University of Victoria) – $2,000
  Research Topic: Comparison of Virtual Simulation and Real-Life Clinical Cases for NP Students

Multi-Site Study Grants

• Louise Andre Brien (University of Montreal) – $5,000
  Research Topic: Evaluation of Immersive and Interactive Virtual Environments (French Submission)
• Kelly Day (University of New Brunswick) – $5,000
  Research Topic: Pediatric Simulation of a Well-Child Assessment

In total, CAN-Sim has awarded $17,500 to support research efforts aimed at improving the quality and effectiveness of virtual simulation in nursing education. These projects promise to impact future nursing practice and education on both national and international levels.

Please join us in celebrating these achievements! Stay tuned for more updates on their progress. Share widely on social media and stay connected for further developments in virtual simulation research!

We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to the dedicated reviewers who contributed their time and expertise to evaluate this year’s CAN-Sim grant applications. Their thoughtful and thorough reviews ensured a fair and rigorous selection process. We truly appreciate their commitment to advancing simulation-based nursing education.

Thank you to the following reviewers who did not review grants in categories that they applied to:

• Tanya Bell
• Freda Browne
• Carla Ferreira
• Francine Laterza
• Sylvain Leduc
• Sarah Pirani
• Colleen Steinhauser
• Erin Ziegler

Your invaluable insights and efforts play a vital role in the success of CAN-Sim’s mission to support innovative research in nursing simulation. Thank you for your ongoing contributions to the field!