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ASPAN Research Grants

American Society of PeriAnesthesia Nurses

Research grants are awarded twice a year. Application deadlines are January 1st and June 15th of each year. Grant applicants will be notified of approval or denial by March 15th of the same year (January applicants) and by August 1st of the same year (June applicants). All grant awardees will be acknowledged at the ASPAN National Conference.

Research Grants applications and supporting materials must be submitted electronically in their entirety, no exceptions.

AI Based Application Success Predictor

1. Alignment with ASPAN’s Mission and Priorities

ASPAN supports research and evidence-based practice (EBP) efforts directly relevant to perianesthesia nursing, including clinical quality improvement, pain management, safety protocols, and educational strategies.

Demonstrating how your project supports the society’s core mission is essential

2. Clear, Feasible Study Design

They require a well-defined project that can be completed within the specified timeline and budget ($500–$10,000) .

Include specific aims, methodology, sample size, statistical plans, and measurable outcomes. Clear feasibility is key.

3. Evidence-Based Practice and Clinical Relevance

Projects rooted in established best practices or exploring ways to implement EBP in the perianesthesia context are highly prioritized.

Aligning with clinical inquiry formats (e.g., Research/EBP/QI) shows fitness for ASPAN’s grant framework .

4. Institutional and Peer Support

Although not explicitly stated, successful applicants typically provide letters of support and show access to necessary resources (labs, patient populations, mentorship).

Active ASPAN membership is also a plus

5. Focus on Impact and Dissemination

ASPAN highlights research that will influence actual clinical practice—such as quality improvement pilots with potential for broader application.

Clearly describe how results will be communicated (e.g., at ASPAN conferences) or lead to change in clinical standards .

6. Timeliness and Submission Compliance

They run grants twice yearly (deadlines Jan 1 and Jun 15), with notifications by Mar 15 and Aug 1 .

Complete, on-time submissions—including all required forms—are critical.

Specialties

Anesthesiology

Eligibility Requirements

Principal investigator must be a registered nurse holding a current ASPAN Active Category membership.
Applicants at the beginner level must provide evidence of expert consultation or have the support of an experienced co-investigator. Experienced research applicants must provide evidence of research expertise or expert consultation and mentorship. A support letter and biosketch of an advisor can be an evidence of expert consultation.
Principal Investigators at the experienced level must either be a doctoral candidate or have a masters or doctoral degree.
The project must be well defined and likely to contribute to the advancement of perianesthesia nursing science and conform to the ASPAN strategic priorities.
Investigators should be ready to start the research project upon notification of funding, or already in the process of conducting the research.
The IRB approval letter for the study must be included with the initial grant submission for the application to be considered.
Principal investigators who have received funding from ASPAN are not eligible to receive additional research grant funding from ASPAN during the lifetime of their original award.
Applicants must disclose any other submitted funding for the grant. Multiple funding sources are acceptable as long as there is no duplication for single budget items.
Members of the ASPAN Clinical Inquiry Committee or the Peer Review Panel are eligible as investigators, mentors, or consultants. Involved member(s) will be excluded from all components of the review process.

Eligible Countries:

United States

Sponsor Details

Sponsor Institute/Organizations: American Society of PeriAnesthesia Nurses

Sponsor Type: Corporate/Non-Profit

Address: 90 Frontage Road Cherry Hill, NJ 08034-1424 Phone: 877-737-9696 Fax: 856-616-9601 Email: aspan@aspan.org

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