2026 Brian M. French, RN, PhD Advancing Nursing Science Grant

The Brian M. French, PhD, RN Advancing Nursing Science Grant

To promote the mission and vision of the Foundation for Nursing Advancement in Massachusetts (FNAMA), the Brian M. French, PhD, RN Advancing Nursing Science Grant (French Grant) is designed to support nurses pursuing careers as nurse scientists and nurse researchers for the purpose of advancing nursing science, developing nursing knowledge and improving outcomes for patients and families and/or nurses. One $1500 grant will be awarded annually to support a nurse's dissertation research study.
Eligibility Requirements:

Applicants seeking the French Grant must be a Massachusetts licensed registered nurse pursing a PhD in nursing at an accredited university. Applicant must be a student in good standing and have successfully passed their comprehensive examinations and defended their research study proposal. It is not necessary to have Institutional Review Board approval (IRB) prior to proposal submission however, IRB approval(s) are required prior to release of funds and study conduction. Applicants must be residents of Massachusetts who plan to continue their career as a nurse in Massachusetts post-dissertation defense. Applicants must obtain a letter of support from the applicant’s advisor/dissertation chair. Faculty must attest that the student has successfully passed their comprehensive evaluations and defended their proposal, give a reference regarding the student’s performance in their doctoral program, approve the content of the research proposal, and attest that student is progressing to completion.
Criteria for Eligibility (must meet each criteria to proceed)*

Current Massachusetts RN LicenseReside and practice in MassachusettsPursuing PhD in NursingSuccessfully passed their comprehensive examinations and defended their research study proposalPlan to continue career as a nurse in Massachusetts post-dissertation defenseMust submit completed application form, resume/cv, and letter of supportMust not have received a FNAMA scholarship/grant within past two years.
Criteria for Eligibility (must meet each criteria to proceed)
Research Proposal

Not to exceed eight (8) pages of narrative, include each of the below headings.
Proposal MUST be structured using the following headings. Each box must be checked in order to proceed::*
Submission Details

Grant Application Document MUST be submitted as a SINGLE pdf, not to exceed eight (8) pages of narrative, include each of the above headings, plus no more than five pages of appendices, including IRB approval/pending, budget and references. Pagination is greatly appreciated. Please do not include a cover sheet.

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Please upload a letter of support from your advisor/dissertation chair. Faculty must attest that the student has successfully passed their comprehensive evaluations and defended their proposal, give a reference regarding the student’s performance in their doctoral program, approve the content of the research proposal, and attest that the student is progressing to completion. *

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School Information*
Advisor/Dissertation Chair Information*
Type of Doctoral Degree being sought*

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Title of Research Project*
Anticipated Start Date of Research Study*
Anticipated Completion Date of Research Study*
If my proposal is funded, I agree*

To provide evidence of IRB approval(s) prior to receiving funds and conducting the study.Grant funds may not be used for tuition, salary support, unrelated personal expenses, or equipment not directly necessary for the research study.Disbursement of funds is contingent on submission of any permissions or additional paperwork.Checks will be made payable to the applicant, who is responsible for any state and federal tax reporting requirementsTo use the grant for the research study as described in the application with completion of study within 2 years from receipt of funding.To contact FNAMA in writing to request an extension if the study is progressing at a rate at which it will not be completed within two years of having received funds.Grant awardees will submit periodic progress reports every 6 months to FNAMA Board of Directors. Progress reports should include: a summary of milestones achieved, challenges encountered, updates on budget use, and anticipated completion timeline.Failure to submit progress report on time will require return of all funds within 60 days.If the study is abandoned or if the research is not completed, to return all funds to FNAMA within 60 days.To submit a final report, including expenditures and project findings, at time of completion of the research project or two (2) years after receiving funds, whichever occurs first.To return any excess/unused funds to FNAMA within 60 days of study completion.To acknowledge the assistance of the FNAMA in an appropriate way in connection with the completed dissertation research study.Grant awardees are also expected to present their study and findings via poster and/or podium presentation (as appropriate) at a future FNAMA/ANA Massachusetts event
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Application Deadline for this award is EXTENDED through November 30, 2025.

Notification for the decision regarding the award will be sent in February 2026. Funds will be disbursed by June 1, 2026. Please save the date! The Awards Gala will be held on Friday, April 10, 2026 at the Boston Marriott Burlington (Burlington, MA) and scholarship/grant recipients are required to attend.
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The Brian M. French, PhD, RN Advancing Nursing Science Grant

Eligibility Requirements:

Research Proposal

Application Deadline for this award is EXTENDED through November 30, 2025.