Private sector support of nursing research

Area of Science:

• Nursing Research
• Health Services Research
• Grant Funding

Background:

• Private sector funding is crucial for advancing nursing research.
• Understanding the landscape of private funding for nurses is essential.

Purpose of the Study:

• To survey members of the American Nurses' Association Council of Nurse Researchers regarding their private sector funding activities.
• To identify effective strategies for obtaining private funding for nursing research proposals.

Main Methods:

• Survey of nurse researchers on proposal submission, outcomes, and funding strategies.
• Analysis of funding success rates and award amounts from private organizations and intramural sources.

Main Results:

• 51% of proposals submitted to private organizations were funded.
• A significant portion of funded projects (65% private, 59% intramural) received $3,000 or less.
• Effective strategies included personal contact, aligning proposals with agency needs, networking, and adherence to guidelines.

Conclusions:

• Private sector funding is attainable for nursing research, but often in smaller amounts.
• Strategic approaches, including relationship building and proposal alignment, enhance success in securing private research grants.