Call for Research Proposals

A primary goal of Theta Alpha Chapter of UMass Boston is to facilitate nursing research by chapter members. The Theta Alpha Chapter
Executive Board and the Members of the Theta Alpha Research Committee are pleased to announce the annual call for research
proposals. Those submitting proposals must be current members of Theta Alpha Chapter. The two awards for the 2004-2005 academic
year are:

The Ann K. Kibrick Award: $ 1500.00

The Brenda S. Cherry Award for a Doctoral Student: $ 2000.00

Research awards will be announced at the UMB College of Nursing/Theta Alpha Chapter, Sigma Theta Tau Annual Research Day, on May 20, 2005.

Due date: All proposals are due at the College of Nursing by Monday, February 7, 2005 at 5P.M. Please submit 12 copies of your proposal (one copy with name, address, telephone number, fax number, and email address and 11 copies without any author identification). Only one cover letter is needed. Specific evaluative criteria are available by: (1) clicking < here>, (2) with applications or (3) from Dr. Victoria Palmer-Erbs and Dr. Joanne Dalton, Co-Chairs.

Proposal: The proposal should be typed in 12-point font, double-spaced and be no more than 6 pages, excluding references, figures and tables. The proposal should include:

1 - Abstract (100 words or less)

2 - Purpose and Problem Statement or Hypothesis

3 - Significance of the Problem and Background, including the Conceptual and/or Theoretical Framework and/or Guiding Constructs

4 - Literature Review

5 - Methodology, including:

a - Short statement describing research design

b – Study participants or other data sources

c – Empirical indicators (e.g., instruments for quantitative study; interview guides for qualitative study)

d - Data collection procedures

e - Data analysis plan

Budget: Provide justification for each budget item.

Investigator(s) Curriculum Vitae: The CV should be limited to no more than two pages; include previous research experience, funding sources, and publications.

Evidence of IRB approval must be submitted prior to receipt of funds.

Contact Dr. Palmer-Erbs (617-287-7512) victoria.palmererbs@umb.edu) or Dr. Joanne Dalton (617-287-7542) joanne.dalton@umb.edu) if we can help in any way.