Funding

Alpha Zeta Funding Opportunities
 
Bi-Annual Call for Research Proposals
Alpha Zeta offers research grant opportunities.
  • Active members are eligible for up to $2,500 for each awarded proposal.
  • Research proposals are due bi-annually May 15th or November 15th.
  • Funding decisions are made bi-annually June 15th or December 15th by the Alpha Zeta Research Committee.
  • At the completion of the research, recipients are requested to present their study findings at an upcoming chapter meeting.
  • Recipients must acknowledge Sigma Theta Tau International, Alpha Zeta in presentations and publications.
Submit questions or proposal to Ana M. Kelly, PhD, RN at ak3825@cumc.columbia.edu.
      Detailed instructions, Biosketch template, Biosketch sample.
     Alpha Zeta Research Grant Review Rubric
     Additional research resources are also available directly from Sigma.
 

Project Funding Opportunity
Alpha Zeta Chapter offers funding to support projects by members.
  • Members are eligible for a one-time award of up to $2,500 for a project not otherwise eligible as a research proposal.
  • Proposals may be submitted at any time to the Board of Directors.
  • Funding decisions are made by the Board of Directors.
  • At the completion of the project, recipients are requested to present a summary evaluation at an upcoming chapter meeting.
  • Recipients must acknowledge Sigma Theta Tau International, Alpha Zeta chapter in presentations and publications.
Submit questions or proposal to Ana M. Kelly, PhD, RN at ak3825@cumc.columbia.edu
      Form: Project/program proposal 
      Alpha Zeta Project Review Rubric
 
Student Scholarships to Attend Sigma Conferences
Active CUSON student members may receive a scholarship to defray registration expenses to attend regional, national, or international Sigma  Conferences.
     Policy
     Form: Scholarship Application

 
Funding for Conference Presenters 
     Policy
     Forms: Request for Funding, Request for Reimbursement


Funding for Members Representing the Chapter as Executive Board or Conference Delegates
     Policy
     Forms: Request for Funding, Request for Reimbursement