📣 Calling All Nurse Researchers!
Exciting funding opportunities are officially open for Sigma research and project grants — and we want to see your innovative ideas come to life! 💡🩺

🌍 Advance Evidence-Based Practice & Improve Health Outcomes
Eligible nurses from across the globe may apply for funding ranging from $2,000 up to $20,000 USD to support research, evidence-based practice, and meaningful improvements in patient care and community health. Grants are made possible through the Sigma Foundation for Nursing’s Research Fund and partnerships with global organizations.

📅 Key Deadlines to Know:
🔹 1 April: Multiple research and program grants are accepting applications, including collaborations with nursing societies such as AIDS care, hospice & palliative care, Hispanic nursing research, Midwest Nursing Research Society, and more.
🔹 1 May: Apply for global nursing research awards like the Dr. Martha Pitel Global Nursing Research Grant, ANCC Evidence-Based Practice Implementation Grant (up to $20,000!), and several other focused research opportunities.

🎓 Whether you’re an experienced investigator or emerging scholar, these grants are designed to support research that matters — from clinical practice change to global health equity.

💡 Helpful tips before you apply:
• Review specific grant requirements early — each has its own purpose, eligibility, and focus.
• Sigma provides resources to help applicants navigate the process, including step-by-step tutorials and FAQs.
• Be ready to implement your project when funded and plan to submit a final report and abstract upon completion.

📌 Bonus: Sigma also offers scholarships for nurses pursuing academic degrees — with a 1 April scholarship deadline too!

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🌟 Chapter Leaders — You’re Invited! 🌟

Join Sigma staff this February for dynamic and informative Chapter Leader Training Webcasts designed to strengthen your leadership, clarify processes, and support meaningful member engagement.

📚 Understanding Sigma Membership Eligibility & Exception Clauses
🗓 11 February 2026
⏰ 2:00 p.m. Eastern
Gain clarity on membership criteria, eligibility pathways, and how to navigate exception clauses with confidence.
👉 Register now. 

👩‍⚕️ A Guide to Nurse Leader Eligibility & the Application Process
🗓 20 February 2026
⏰ 2:00 p.m. Eastern
Walk through eligibility requirements and the application process to ensure your chapter supports qualified nurse leaders effectively and efficiently.
👉 Register now. 

💜 Personalizing Engagement: Building Belonging without Burnout
🗓 24 February 2026
⏰ 3:00 p.m. Eastern
Discover practical strategies to foster connection, strengthen member engagement, and create a culture of belonging — while protecting your own energy as a leader.
👉 Register now. 

✨ Whether you’re new to chapter leadership or a seasoned officer, these sessions offer valuable insight, practical tools, and direct access to Sigma expertise.

Don’t miss this opportunity to elevate your chapter impact — we hope to see you there!

Our Sigma chapter is excited to offer a dynamic lineup of continuing education opportunities designed to inform, empower, and inspire nursing practice across settings. These sessions feature expert speakers and timely topics relevant to today's healthcare environment.

All professional nurses and nurse practitioners are welcome, and CEUs will be available for each event.

📅 January 27, 2026 | 6:00–8:00 PM
Implicit Bias in Healthcare
Presented by Sarah Jennings
Explore how implicit bias impacts patient care and clinical decision-making, and learn strategies to promote equity and self-awareness in practice.

📅 February 24, 2026 | 5:30–6:30 PM
Diabetes Management: Clinical Insights & Best Practices
Presented by Chris Plourde
A focused session on evidence-based approaches to diabetes care, ideal for nurses across acute, primary, and community settings.

📅 March 24, 2026 | 5:30–7:00 PM
Achieving a Culture of Zero Violence: Leadership Strategies to Reduce Risk and Anxiety
Presented by Jerry Dumond and Brian Uridge (University of Michigan)
Learn leadership-driven strategies to reduce workplace violence and foster safety for patients, staff, and visitors.

✨ Join us to connect, learn, and advance nursing excellence while earning CEUs. We look forward to seeing you there!