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Building research productivity in an academic setting.

Vicki S Conn1, Rose T Porter, Roxanne W McDaniel

  • 1University of Missouri Sinclair School of Nursing, Columbia 65203, USA. conn@missouri.edu

Nursing Outlook
|October 18, 2005
PubMed
Summary

Academic nursing units can boost research productivity and secure National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding by implementing strategic changes. This involves creating robust research infrastructure and fostering a culture that emphasizes innovation and collaboration.

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Area of Science:

  • Nursing Research
  • Health Sciences Funding
  • Academic Research Development

Background:

  • The article addresses the challenge of securing external funding for academic nursing units.
  • A 1995 task force identified the need for increased research productivity and funding.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the methods used by an academic nursing unit to transition from no National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding to a top-20 ranking.
  • To outline strategies for developing a supportive research culture and infrastructure.

Main Methods:

  • Implementation of a dedicated research infrastructure to support study development and grant writing.
  • Systematic management of barriers hindering research productivity.
  • Cultural transformation emphasizing innovation, autonomy, peer support, and long-term investment.

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Main Results:

  • The academic nursing unit successfully increased its research productivity and secured significant external funding.
  • The unit achieved a top-20 ranking in NIH funding.
  • A shift in research culture was observed, promoting innovation and collaboration.

Conclusions:

  • Academic nursing units can cultivate a research culture that leads to substantial external funding.
  • Strategic development of research infrastructure and a supportive environment are key to securing major grants like those from the NIH.