The INKA Foundation offers competitive grant opportunities to support nursing research that advances the NANDA classifications and diagnosis-centered clinical reasoning, and contributes to the development of nursing knowledge worldwide.
Our grants are designed to support nurse researchers, particularly those pursuing practice-focused, early-stage, or innovative studies that may not be supported through traditional funding mechanisms.
The Foundation supports research projects that align with its mission to advance nursing science and improve patient care through the NANDA classifications and diagnosis-centered clinical reasoning.
Funded projects may include research that:
Projects may be conducted in academic, clinical, or community settings and may involve international collaborators.
The NANDA Foundation typically awards small research grants, generally ranging from $1,500 to $3,000 USD.
These grants are intended to support specific components of a research project, such as:
The Foundation does not fund tuition fees, fees for open-access publishing, regular office and computer equipment, travel expenses, or conference fees
Applicants should meet the eligibility criteria outlined in each funding announcement. In general:
Eligibility requirements may vary by grant cycle. Applicants are encouraged to review each announcement carefully.
Grant opportunities are announced bi-annually through the INKA website and official communications.
Each funding announcement includes:
Applications are reviewed by members of the INKA Foundation Board and/or designated review committees with expertise in nursing research, NANDA classifications, and diagnosis-centered clinical reasoning.
Grant recipients are notified following the completion of the review process.
Awardees are typically expected to:
Grants will be presented at the INKA International Conference.
Details about active grant opportunities, including application materials and deadlines, are posted here when funding cycles are open.
Applications currently closed
For questions related to grant opportunities or the application process, please contact the INKA Foundation at foundation@nanda.org