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The research advisory committee: an effective forum for developing a research dynamic environment
Lois Howland1, Susan Sullivan-Bolyai, Carol Bova
1Center for Biobehavioral Clinical Research, Virginia Commonwealth University, School of Nursing, Virginia, VA, USA.
Summary
A research advisory committee was established to support faculty scholarship and grant submissions in a less research-intensive nursing graduate school. This initiative aims to foster research endeavors and guide similar institutions.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Academic Research Support
Background:
- Graduate nursing schools require structures to foster research.
- Non-"research intensive" institutions face unique challenges in supporting faculty scholarship.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the establishment and function of a research advisory committee.
- To detail the mock grant review process.
- To share experiences for guidance to similar institutions.
Main Methods:
- Establishment of a research advisory committee.
- Development of a presubmission grant review process (mock review).
- Documentation of the committee's historical framework and faculty accomplishments.
Main Results:
- The committee successfully supports faculty scholarship.
- The mock review process facilitates grant preparation.
- Faculty research endeavors have been enhanced.
Conclusions:
- A dedicated committee and mock review process can significantly bolster research in nursing graduate programs.
- This model offers valuable insights for institutions aiming to strengthen their research capacity.
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