MNRS Matters

December 7, 2009

Upcoming Deadlines December 10, 2009: Award Nominations Due Senior Scientist Application Due Grant Submissions Due Abstract Submission Notifications If you submitted an abstract for the 2010 Annual Conference, notifications will be sent via email  the week of December 7, 2009. Silent Auction The Holidays are approaching!  Think gifts.... Think of our annual Silent Auction, held at our MNRS Conference!   If you have an item to donate, send it in!  Donations are tax-deductible and  help fund our research grants.  Please complete the Silent Auction Donation Form and return it today!  Send in as many items as you like!

Call for Grant Submissions   Deadline Approaching for Online Applications: December 10, 2009 MNRS/CANS Dissertation Research Grant Three Dissertation Research Grants of $2,500 each will be awarded. The purpose of the dissertation grant is to encourage dissertation research that advances nursing science and practice. Funds are available for quantitative and qualitative research on any topic relevant to nursing science. MNRS Investigator Seed Grant Two Seed Grants of $10,000 will be awarded. The purpose of these grants is to support research in the Midwest that advances nursing science and practice. Funds are available for quantitative and qualitative research on any topic relevant to nursing science. MNRS New Investigator Seed Grant Two New Investigator Seed Grants of $10,000 each will be awarded. The purpose of these grants are to support research in the Midwest that advances nursing science and practice. Funds are available for quantitative or qualitative research on any topic relevant to nursing science. Applicants are not eligible if they are more than five years post-dissertation or have received major private or federal research funding. Submit Your Application Now Call for Award Nominations   Deadline Approaching for Online Nominations: December 10, 2009  Lifetime Achievement Award: This award recognizes an MNRS member who has significantly advanced the profession of nursing either through an extensive program of research or creation of environments where research can flourish, and whose distinguished career yielded outstanding and noteworthy accomplishments. MNRS/John A. Hartford Foundation Award: The purpose of this award is to recognize MNRS members who have demonstrated outstanding leadership in geriatric nursing science, and who have impacted quality of care for older adults in the MNRS region through their scholarship and mentorship. Harriet Werley New Investigator Award: This award recognizes the contribution of a new investigator who has conducted nursing research that has the potential to enhance the science and practice of nursing. Distinguished Service Award: This award recognizes an MNRS member who has demonstrated dedicated service and an untiring commitment of furthering the development of the organization and its members. This service has been demonstrated through donated time, influential leadership and sustained service to MNRS. Distinguished Contribution Award: The purpose of this award is to recognize the contribution of a member who has conducted or promoted research, which has enhanced the science and practice of nursing in the MNRS region. Submit Your Nomination Now Senior Scientist Program Deadline Approaching for Online Nominations: December 10, 2009 The Senior Scientist Recognition Program provides recognition by peers for members' scholarly achievements, mentorship, and service and represents the highest class of membership. This program recognizes that there are many outstanding researchers whose accomplishments are noteworthy and vital to building the knowledge base in nursing, yet are not recognized regionally or nationally for their work. Individuals may self-nominate or be nominated by a peer. Click here for the Senior Scientist status requirements. Applications are due on December 10, 2009. Submit Senior Scientist Application Research Section News  Health Systems & Policy Research Section Call for Awards - now accepting applications for the following: Junior Researcher Award Dissertation Award Distinguished Researcher Award Click here for more information and application instructions. Pediatric Nursing Research Section The Pediatric Section is now accepting applications for the following 2010 awards: Dissertation Award Senior Researcher Award Click here for more information and application instructions. Health-Seeking Behaviors Research Section The Health Seeking Behavior Research Section is presenting a call for abstracts for the 2010 Outstanding Dissertation Research Award. Click here for more information and application instructions.   Gerontological Nursing Research Section Call for Awards - now accepting applications for the following: New Investigator Award Dissertation Award Evidence Based Practice/ Research Utilization Award Click here for more information and application instructions. If you have MNRS-related information to be included in an upcoming issue of MNRS Matters, please send it to Allison Mendrys.