CONTRATULATIONS TO THE <\/span>CAN-SIM RESEARCH AND INNOVATION GRANT RECIPIENTS<\/h2><\/div>The Canadian Alliance of Nurse Educators using Simulation (CAN-Sim) Board of Directors and Research Grants Committee are pleased to fund impactful research projects. <\/span>The CAN-Sim Research Grants were established for nurse educators and graduate nursing students to help build capacity for nursing simulation research across Canada and internationally.<\/span><\/p>\n\n
\n- Click here to see winners from 2022.<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n
- Click here to see winners from 2023.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> <\/b><\/span><\/p>\nCALL FOR PROPOSALS 2024<\/span>: <\/b><\/span><\/p>\nThe next call for proposals for the CAN-Sim Research and Innovation Grants is now open.<\/p>\n
Due June 30, 2024 at 11:59 PM (Eastern time)<\/b><\/p>\n
Successful recipients will be announced by Aug 31, 2024.<\/b><\/p><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>GENERAL ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA<\/h1><\/div>\n- Research grants will support simulation-based nurse-led research or innovation projects<\/li>\n
- Projects may involve any type of clinical simulation, including high-fidelity patient simulation, standardized patient simulation, virtual simulation, virtual reality, and escape rooms.<\/li>\n
- Projects should address a clinical or educational research gap (consider the INACSL Research Priorities at https:\/\/inacsl.memberclicks.net\/about-inacsl)<\/li>\n
- The lead applicant must be a current and ongoing full member (paid or contributing member) of CAN-Sim and must have held membership for at least one year prior to the submission date.<\/li>\n
- CAN-Sim Board of Directors members are not eligible to apply as principal investigators (PI) for grants but may be involved as a collaborator. Research Grants Committee members are eligible to apply but may not review applications within their own submission category. <\/span><\/li>\n
- If a Principal Investigator has previously received a CAN-Sim research grant they must wait 3 years before being eligible to receive another grant from the same grant category. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
GRANT CATEGORIES<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\nCategory<\/th>\n Amount<\/th>\n Specific Criteria<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n \n\nMasters Student<\/td>\n $500<\/td>\n RN in a Master’s or NP Program<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \nPhD Student<\/td>\n $1500<\/td>\n RN in a PhD Program<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \nEarly Career Investigator<\/td>\n $2000<\/td>\n Led by a Masters or PhD prepared RN at a University or College within first five years of their first appointment or having received less than $10,000 in previous research grant funding<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \nClinical Nurse Educator<\/td>\n $2000<\/td>\n Nurse Educator in a hospital\/clinic setting (Masters or PhD prepared)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \nMulti-Site<\/td>\n $5000<\/td>\n Led by PhD prepared RN or NP with academic appointment<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \nOntario Simulation Alliance<\/td>\n $500<\/td>\n Nurse Educator from Ontario, Canada<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>FUNDING PERIOD AND GRANTING OF FUNDS<\/h1><\/div><\/h1><\/div>Successful grant recipients will be notified by August 31st. The funding period ends 18 months after the receipt of the grant. If necessary, recipients may request a one-year extension to spend the funds and complete the proposed research or innovation project. <\/p>\n
Arrangements will be made to transfer funds to the grant recipient or the organization or university where the applicant is studying or working (i.e., funds deposited into a research account). Grant recipients will advise CAN-Sim on the details for processing the funds. <\/p>\n
Funds will be transferred within six (6) weeks of CAN-Sim receiving a copy of the certificate of approval from an established Research Ethics Board. If research ethics approval is not required, the funds will be transferred within six (6) weeks of the funding announcement. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING THE GRANT APPLICATION<\/h1><\/div><\/h1><\/div>1<\/b><\/span>.\tCover Letter:<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n a.\tConfirm understanding of the conditions of the submission<\/p>\n
b.\tIndicate which grant competition\/s are being applied for<\/p>\n
c.\tSigned by the applicant.<\/p>\n
2.\tAbstract: <\/b>up to 250 words<\/p>\n
3.\tProposal Formatting: <\/b><\/p>\n
a.\tUp to 8 pages, single-spaced (not including references)<\/p>\n
b.\t12-point Times New Roman font<\/p>\n
c.\tMargins minimum of 2cm<\/p>\n
d.\tPages should be numbered<\/p>\n
e.\tIn-text citations and references formatted in a consistent manner<\/p>\n
4.\tProposal Components:<\/b><\/p>\n
a.\tTitle<\/p>\n
b.\tBackground<\/p>\n
c.\tLiterature Review<\/p>\n
d.\tPurpose\/Objectives\/Research Questions<\/p>\n
e.\tMethods<\/p>\n
i.\tResearch design<\/p>\n
ii.\tSetting and sample <\/p>\n
iii.\tDescription of the simulation intervention<\/p>\n
iv.\tData collection and procedures<\/p>\n
v.\tData analysis plan<\/p>\n
vi.\tEthical considerations<\/p>\n
vii.\tProject Timeline<\/p>\n
f.\tSignificance\/Implications for Nursing Education, Research and\/or Practice<\/p>\n
g.\tKnowledge Translation\/Dissemination Plan <\/p>\n
5.\tBudget Formatting: <\/b>Up to 2 pages, including figures and justification <\/p>\n
6.\tBudget Components:<\/b><\/p>\n
a.\tPersonnel: <\/b>research assistants, student\/trainees, clinical support; provide estimated total hours and salary rate (including benefits); applicant\u2019s salary reimbursement is not an eligible expense<\/p>\n
b.\tSupplies:<\/b> printing, postage, paper, envelopes, clinical supplies etc.<\/p>\n
c.\tEquipment:<\/b> video and audio recording equipment and accessories, simulation task trainers, moulage etc. (computers are excluded from funding)<\/p>\n
d.\tSoftware: <\/b>data analysis, video editing etc.<\/p>\n
e.\tServices:<\/b> transcription, translation, consultations, AV support<\/p>\n
f.\tOther:<\/b> honoraria\/reimbursement for study participants, fees for study instrument use\/standardized testing, lab space rental etc. <\/p>\n
g.\tKnowledge Translation\/Dissemination<\/b>: conference registration\/travel, open-access publication fees<\/p>\n
7.\tRequired Appendices: <\/b><\/p>\n
a.\tApplicant\u2019s CV: up to 5 pages, including educational background, institutional affiliation and position, previous research funding, publications, presentations<\/p>\n
b.\tGraduate students: letter of support from thesis supervisor<\/p>\n
8.\tOptional Appendices<\/b><\/p>\n
a.\tLetters of support: organizational support or collaboration<\/p>\n
b.\tInstruments: questionnaires, interview guides<\/p>\n
c.\tFigures: diagrams, conceptual models <\/p>\n
d.\tResearch Ethics Board Approval letter: if available<\/p>\n
9.\tSubmission Process<\/b><\/p>\n
a.\tCompile all components of the proposal into a single pdf file (by scanning or conversion of text documents to pdf) <\/p>\n
b.\tLabel your pdf file as follows: LAST NAME_First Name_CAN-Sim Grants_YEAR<\/b><\/p>\n
c. Review your complete application carefully prior to submission to ensure that all elements are included and correctly formatted.<\/p>\n
d.\tSubmit the completed application package electronically by email to cansimnursing@gmail.com and copy to mfl1@queensu.ca<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n e. Receipt of the application will be confirmed by email to the PI. If no response has been received from CAN-Sim within two weeks after the application deadline, contact us at <\/span>cansimnursing@gmail.com and copy to mfl1@queensu.ca <\/b><\/span><\/p>\n10.\tReview Process<\/b><\/p>\n
a.\tApplications that are incomplete or not prepared according to detailed instructions will not be reviewed<\/p>\n
b.\tThe grant application consists of an abstract, proposal, budget with justification and appendices (CV, letter of support etc.)<\/p>\n
c.\tProposals will be evaluated by two independent reviewers on a scale from 0 to 5 for:<\/p>\n
(1) scientific merit, (2) feasibility, (3) innovation, and (4) impact. <\/p>\n
Score Range Descriptor<\/b><\/p>\n
4.5-5 Outstanding<\/p>\n
4.0-4.4 Excellent<\/p>\n
3.5-3.9 Very good<\/p>\n
3.0-3.4 Good<\/p>\n
2.0-2.9 Average<\/p>\n
1.0-1.9 Below average<\/p>\n
0.0-0.9 Not acceptable or irrelevant<\/p>\n
d.\tThe budget is reviewed to ensure expenses are justified. <\/p>\n
e.\tFunding is awarded to the proposals ranked the highest based on the number of grants being offered. <\/p>\n
f.\tUp to two grants per category will be issued per year at the recommendation of the Research Grant Committee and the discretion of the Board of Directors<\/p>\n
11.\t Notification Process<\/b><\/p>\n
a.\tApplicants will be notified in September about the success of their application. <\/p>\n
b.\tA list of all grant recipients and their topics will be posted on the CAN-Sim website. <\/p>\n
12.\tProgress and Final Reports<\/b><\/p>\n
a.\tA progress report is due 12 months into the funding period<\/p>\n
b.\tA final report of expenditures and a final scientific report must be submitted to CAN-Sim within 60 days following the end of the project funding period at 18 months<\/p>\n
c.\tRecipients may request a one-year extension to the project funding period<\/p>\n
d.\tIf an extension is requested, a progress report with justification for the extension must be submitted at the time of the request for extension<\/p>\n
13.\tDissemination of Findings <\/b><\/p>\n
a.\tCAN-Sim is committed to the wide dissemination of research findings to support nursing education and practice changes. <\/p>\n
b.\tGrant recipients will share a brief summary\/abstract of their final results that will be shared on the CAN-Sim website <\/p>\n
c.\tGrant recipients are strongly encouraged to submit an abstract to a nursing education or simulation conference: <\/p>\n
i.\tRegional: WCCHSE<\/p>\n
ii.\tNational: CASN, SIM-EXPO<\/p>\n
iii.\tInternational: INACSL, NERC, IMSH, SIGMA<\/p>\n
d.\tGrant recipients are strongly encouraged to publish their final results in a peer-reviewed nursing education or simulation journal. <\/p>\n
14.\tAcknowledgement of CAN-Sim Funding<\/b><\/p>\n
a.\tGrant recipients are required to acknowledge CAN-Sim funding in all presentations and publications of research findings. <\/p><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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The Canadian Alliance of Nurse Educators using Simulation (CAN-Sim) Board of Directors and Research Grants Committee are pleased to fund impactful research projects. <\/span>The CAN-Sim Research Grants were established for nurse educators and graduate nursing students to help build capacity for nursing simulation research across Canada and internationally.<\/span><\/p>\n \n <\/b><\/span><\/p>\n CALL FOR PROPOSALS 2024<\/span>: <\/b><\/span><\/p>\n The next call for proposals for the CAN-Sim Research and Innovation Grants is now open.<\/p>\n Due June 30, 2024 at 11:59 PM (Eastern time)<\/b><\/p>\n Successful recipients will be announced by Aug 31, 2024.<\/b><\/p><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> Successful grant recipients will be notified by August 31st. The funding period ends 18 months after the receipt of the grant. If necessary, recipients may request a one-year extension to spend the funds and complete the proposed research or innovation project. <\/p>\n Arrangements will be made to transfer funds to the grant recipient or the organization or university where the applicant is studying or working (i.e., funds deposited into a research account). Grant recipients will advise CAN-Sim on the details for processing the funds. <\/p>\n Funds will be transferred within six (6) weeks of CAN-Sim receiving a copy of the certificate of approval from an established Research Ethics Board. If research ethics approval is not required, the funds will be transferred within six (6) weeks of the funding announcement. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> 1<\/b><\/span>.\tCover Letter:<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n a.\tConfirm understanding of the conditions of the submission<\/p>\n b.\tIndicate which grant competition\/s are being applied for<\/p>\n c.\tSigned by the applicant.<\/p>\n 2.\tAbstract: <\/b>up to 250 words<\/p>\n 3.\tProposal Formatting: <\/b><\/p>\n a.\tUp to 8 pages, single-spaced (not including references)<\/p>\n b.\t12-point Times New Roman font<\/p>\n c.\tMargins minimum of 2cm<\/p>\n d.\tPages should be numbered<\/p>\n e.\tIn-text citations and references formatted in a consistent manner<\/p>\n 4.\tProposal Components:<\/b><\/p>\n a.\tTitle<\/p>\n b.\tBackground<\/p>\n c.\tLiterature Review<\/p>\n d.\tPurpose\/Objectives\/Research Questions<\/p>\n e.\tMethods<\/p>\n i.\tResearch design<\/p>\n ii.\tSetting and sample <\/p>\n iii.\tDescription of the simulation intervention<\/p>\n iv.\tData collection and procedures<\/p>\n v.\tData analysis plan<\/p>\n vi.\tEthical considerations<\/p>\n vii.\tProject Timeline<\/p>\n f.\tSignificance\/Implications for Nursing Education, Research and\/or Practice<\/p>\n g.\tKnowledge Translation\/Dissemination Plan <\/p>\n 5.\tBudget Formatting: <\/b>Up to 2 pages, including figures and justification <\/p>\n 6.\tBudget Components:<\/b><\/p>\n a.\tPersonnel: <\/b>research assistants, student\/trainees, clinical support; provide estimated total hours and salary rate (including benefits); applicant\u2019s salary reimbursement is not an eligible expense<\/p>\n b.\tSupplies:<\/b> printing, postage, paper, envelopes, clinical supplies etc.<\/p>\n c.\tEquipment:<\/b> video and audio recording equipment and accessories, simulation task trainers, moulage etc. (computers are excluded from funding)<\/p>\n d.\tSoftware: <\/b>data analysis, video editing etc.<\/p>\n e.\tServices:<\/b> transcription, translation, consultations, AV support<\/p>\n f.\tOther:<\/b> honoraria\/reimbursement for study participants, fees for study instrument use\/standardized testing, lab space rental etc. <\/p>\n g.\tKnowledge Translation\/Dissemination<\/b>: conference registration\/travel, open-access publication fees<\/p>\n 7.\tRequired Appendices: <\/b><\/p>\n a.\tApplicant\u2019s CV: up to 5 pages, including educational background, institutional affiliation and position, previous research funding, publications, presentations<\/p>\n b.\tGraduate students: letter of support from thesis supervisor<\/p>\n 8.\tOptional Appendices<\/b><\/p>\n a.\tLetters of support: organizational support or collaboration<\/p>\n b.\tInstruments: questionnaires, interview guides<\/p>\n c.\tFigures: diagrams, conceptual models <\/p>\n d.\tResearch Ethics Board Approval letter: if available<\/p>\n 9.\tSubmission Process<\/b><\/p>\n a.\tCompile all components of the proposal into a single pdf file (by scanning or conversion of text documents to pdf) <\/p>\n b.\tLabel your pdf file as follows: LAST NAME_First Name_CAN-Sim Grants_YEAR<\/b><\/p>\n c. Review your complete application carefully prior to submission to ensure that all elements are included and correctly formatted.<\/p>\n d.\tSubmit the completed application package electronically by email to cansimnursing@gmail.com and copy to mfl1@queensu.ca<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n e. Receipt of the application will be confirmed by email to the PI. If no response has been received from CAN-Sim within two weeks after the application deadline, contact us at <\/span>cansimnursing@gmail.com and copy to mfl1@queensu.ca <\/b><\/span><\/p>\n 10.\tReview Process<\/b><\/p>\n a.\tApplications that are incomplete or not prepared according to detailed instructions will not be reviewed<\/p>\n b.\tThe grant application consists of an abstract, proposal, budget with justification and appendices (CV, letter of support etc.)<\/p>\n c.\tProposals will be evaluated by two independent reviewers on a scale from 0 to 5 for:<\/p>\n (1) scientific merit, (2) feasibility, (3) innovation, and (4) impact. <\/p>\n Score Range Descriptor<\/b><\/p>\n 4.5-5 Outstanding<\/p>\n 4.0-4.4 Excellent<\/p>\n 3.5-3.9 Very good<\/p>\n 3.0-3.4 Good<\/p>\n 2.0-2.9 Average<\/p>\n 1.0-1.9 Below average<\/p>\n 0.0-0.9 Not acceptable or irrelevant<\/p>\n d.\tThe budget is reviewed to ensure expenses are justified. <\/p>\n e.\tFunding is awarded to the proposals ranked the highest based on the number of grants being offered. <\/p>\n f.\tUp to two grants per category will be issued per year at the recommendation of the Research Grant Committee and the discretion of the Board of Directors<\/p>\n 11.\t Notification Process<\/b><\/p>\n a.\tApplicants will be notified in September about the success of their application. <\/p>\n b.\tA list of all grant recipients and their topics will be posted on the CAN-Sim website. <\/p>\n 12.\tProgress and Final Reports<\/b><\/p>\n a.\tA progress report is due 12 months into the funding period<\/p>\n b.\tA final report of expenditures and a final scientific report must be submitted to CAN-Sim within 60 days following the end of the project funding period at 18 months<\/p>\n c.\tRecipients may request a one-year extension to the project funding period<\/p>\n d.\tIf an extension is requested, a progress report with justification for the extension must be submitted at the time of the request for extension<\/p>\n 13.\tDissemination of Findings <\/b><\/p>\n a.\tCAN-Sim is committed to the wide dissemination of research findings to support nursing education and practice changes. <\/p>\n b.\tGrant recipients will share a brief summary\/abstract of their final results that will be shared on the CAN-Sim website <\/p>\n c.\tGrant recipients are strongly encouraged to submit an abstract to a nursing education or simulation conference: <\/p>\n i.\tRegional: WCCHSE<\/p>\n ii.\tNational: CASN, SIM-EXPO<\/p>\n iii.\tInternational: INACSL, NERC, IMSH, SIGMA<\/p>\n d.\tGrant recipients are strongly encouraged to publish their final results in a peer-reviewed nursing education or simulation journal. <\/p>\n 14.\tAcknowledgement of CAN-Sim Funding<\/b><\/p>\n a.\tGrant recipients are required to acknowledge CAN-Sim funding in all presentations and publications of research findings. <\/p><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n
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GRANT CATEGORIES<\/h1><\/div>
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\n \nCategory<\/th>\n Amount<\/th>\n Specific Criteria<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n \n Masters Student<\/td>\n $500<\/td>\n RN in a Master’s or NP Program<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n PhD Student<\/td>\n $1500<\/td>\n RN in a PhD Program<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Early Career Investigator<\/td>\n $2000<\/td>\n Led by a Masters or PhD prepared RN at a University or College within first five years of their first appointment or having received less than $10,000 in previous research grant funding<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Clinical Nurse Educator<\/td>\n $2000<\/td>\n Nurse Educator in a hospital\/clinic setting (Masters or PhD prepared)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Multi-Site<\/td>\n $5000<\/td>\n Led by PhD prepared RN or NP with academic appointment<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Ontario Simulation Alliance<\/td>\n $500<\/td>\n Nurse Educator from Ontario, Canada<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n <\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
FUNDING PERIOD AND GRANTING OF FUNDS<\/h1><\/div>
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING THE GRANT APPLICATION<\/h1><\/div>
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