The H-15 Grant is awarded to early career scholars who hold a research doctorate and received their doctorate within the previous 8 years for proposals outlining a historical research study. The grant provides $3,000 in funding. For faculty members affiliated with an academic institution, indirect costs for Facilities and Administration (F & A) of 8% are also available. Applicants must be AAHN members and and have received a research doctorate. It is expected that the research and new materials produced by the grant recipient will help ensure the growth of scholarly work focused on the history of nursing.
Deadline for Submission of applications: May 1, 2025
Date of Award: First week of July 2025
Application
A copy of the proposal should be sent by email to [email protected]. Only word or pdf documents will be accepted.
The application should not exceed 6 pages double-spaced, excluding references, curriculum vitae and writing sample. The outline below specifies the information which should be included in your application. The form and length of your application should be adapted to the research that you propose to do.
Aims:
Begin with a concise statement of the aims of the research that you wish to do and relate these aims to your own long term historical research goals.
Background Significance:
Give a brief background of your research problem. This will enable reviewers to place your proposal within the context of the present state of historical knowledge about the study area. Explain the importance you expect your results to have. Please be sure to cite the published work of others which relates to your topic.
Previous Work:
Describe briefly any work that you have done in this area or closely related subjects. Cite your publications. You are required to submit an example of your writing, whether published or unpublished of which you are the sole author.
Methods:
Explain how you intend to approach your study and clearly identify the specific archival records that this grant will allow you to access to advance your project.
Please submit a bibliography of the primary and secondary sources that you will use for the larger project.
Facilities:
Describe existing resources at your disposal which will help you in carrying out this project.
Other research support:
Include an overview of your existing and pending research support.
Budget:
Outline and itemize the budget detailing the ways you will use the award and briefly justify each item. For example, travel, purchase of equipment, copying, or salary support may be requested.
Curriculum Vitae:
Please include a resume of professional accomplishments including education, research publications and other publications relevant to the project you propose.
Process of Review
Each application will be reviewed by the AAHN Research Grant Review Panel. The Panel will reach its decision about the award by June 15, 2025 and the recipient will be notified by July 1 2025.
If the study involves sources requiring approval by an Institutional Review Board protecting human subjects, funds will not be awarded until documentation is received. Funding will start July 1 of the grant year and last for one year. A no-cost extension may be granted on request. Grantees will be expected to submit a report on research when the project is completed.
Publications and presentations arising from AAHN-funded research should acknowledge funding from AAHN. For example: Research for this work was funded by the American Association for the History of Nursing, H-15 Grant.
Post-Award
The recipient of the H-15 will submit a Final Financial and Research Report within one year of receiving the grant. The deadline is July 30, 2026. The main research report should take the form of a 750-word summary suitable for publication on the AAHN Website. There is no specific format for this summary, but it is expected that the recipient will discuss his/ her research question, how funds from the H-15 advanced the research and any relevant findings. AAHN Staff will provide forms re the financial report submission to the awardee. In addition, please provide a one paragraph statement of how this grant furthered your research journey suitable for publication in the AAHN Bulletin.
H-21 Grant: Established Scholar Research Grant
The H-21 Grant is awarded to mid-career and senior scholars (faculty members or independent researchers who earned their doctorate more than 8 years ago) for proposals outlining a new historical research study. The grant provides $3,000 in funding. For faculty members affiliated with an academic institution, indirect costs for Facilities and Administration (F & A) of 8% are also available. Applicants must be AAHN members, hold a research doctorate, and be the author of a published book or peer-reviewed articles in the field of history that is based on original research. It is expected that the research and new materials produced by the grant recipient will help ensure the growth of scholarly work focused on the history of nursing.
Eligibility Criteria
- Proposals for a new historical research study in the history of nursing
- The scholar will be a faculty member or independent researcher who holds a research doctorate
- The scholar will be the author of a published book in the field of history based on original research
Deadline for Submission of applications: May 1, 2025
Date of Award: July 1, 2025
Application
A copy of the proposal should be sent by email to [email protected]. Only word or pdf documents will be accepted.
The application should not exceed 6 pages double-spaced, excluding references, curriculum vitae and writing sample. The outline below specifies the information which should be included in your application. The form and length of your application should be adapted to the research that you propose to do.
Aims:
Begin with a concise statement of the aims of the research that you wish to do and relate these aims to your own long term historical research goals.
Background Significance:
Give a brief background of your research problem. This will enable reviewers to place your proposal within the context of the present state of historical knowledge about the study area. Explain the importance you expect your results to have. Please be sure to cite the published work of others which relates to your topic.
Previous Work:
Briefly describe any work that you have done in this area or closely related subjects. Applicants are required to submit a sample of their writing; they must be the sole author of the sample submitted and it should be a peer reviewed article or chapter of published work.
Methods:
Explain how you intend to approach your subject, identifying any cutting-edge methodologies. Where applicable, be as specific as possible in identifying the archival collections that this grant will allow you to access to achieve your aims.
Facilities:
Describe existing resources at your disposal which will help you in carrying out this project.
Other research support:
Include an overview of your existing and pending research support.
Budget:
Outline and itemize the budget detailing the ways you will use the award and briefly justify each item. For example, travel, purchase of equipment, copying, or salary support may be requested.
Curriculum Vitae:
Please include a resume of professional accomplishments including education, research publications and other publications relevant to the project you propose.
Process of Review
Each application will be reviewed by the AAHN Research Grant Review Panel. The Panel will reach its decision about the award by June 15,2024 and the recipient will be notified by July 1, 2025.
If the study involves sources requiring approval by an Institutional Review Board protecting human subjects, funds will not be awarded until documentation is received. Funding will start July 1 of the grant year and last for one year. A no-cost extension may be granted on request. Grantees will be expected to submit a report on research when the project is completed.
Publications and presentations arising from AAHN-funded research should acknowledge funding from AAHN. For example: Research for this work was funded by the American Association for the History of Nursing, H-21 Grant.
Post-Award
The recipient of the H-21 will submit a Final Financial and Research Report within one year of receiving the grant. The deadline is July 30, 2026. The main research report should take the form of a 750-word summary suitable for publication on the AAHN Website. There is no specific format for this summary, but it is expected that the recipient will discuss his/ her research question, how funds from the H-15 advanced the research and share any relevant findings. AAHN Staff will provide forms re the financial report submission to the awardee. In addition, please provide a one paragraph statement of how this grant furthered your research journey suitable for publication suitable for publication in the AAHN Bulletin.
H 31 Grant: Pre-Doctoral Research Grant
Selection criteria include the scholarly merit of the proposal, consideration of the student's preparation for this study, the advisor's qualifications for guiding the study, and the project's potential for contributing to scholarship in the field of nursing history.
