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The Global Research Nurses Pump Priming grants: Travel Awards May 2024 Winners

Congratulations to the winners of the Global Research Nurses Pump Priming Awards!

We are excited to share the outcomes of the review process for the Global Research Nurses Pump-Priming Grants 2024: Travel Award. This initiative supports nursing and midwifery research by funding exchange visits aimed at strengthening research partnerships between institutions and researchers. Three Travel Awards, each up to £3,000 GBP, have been provided to cover travel expenses, including airfare, accommodation, and local transportation.

Grant Overview

The Global Research Nurses Pump Priming Grants Travel Award aims to foster collaboration, innovation, and leadership in nursing and midwifery research. By enabling exchange visits, nurses and midwives will have the opportunity to build research partnerships that contribute to local, national, and global health equity. This grant seeks to nurture research leadership among nursing and midwifery professionals, allowing them to make meaningful contributions to research and practice worldwide.

Application Process

Applications were open from 20 February 2024 to 14 April 2024, and we received an impressive 106 submissions from 27 countries. All applications were thoroughly evaluated based on criteria such as relevance, impact, feasibility, and budget justification. Submissions were also reviewed for eligibility to ensure they aligned with the core objectives of the travel award.

Review Process

Out of the 106 submissions, several applications were excluded due to non-compliance with criteria, such as the focus on clinical care instead of research, non-compliant budgets, or incomplete applications. After a detailed review process, the strongest submissions were selected for further consideration.

Submissions were accepted in English, Spanish, and Portuguese, reflecting the diversity of applicants across various regions. Our review panel, composed of Global Research Nurses and The Global Health Network experts, meticulously evaluated applications using five key judging criteria:

  • Relevance: How well the proposed exchange visit aligns with nursing and midwifery research priorities.
  • Potential Impact: The expected contribution of the visit to research leadership, practice, and innovation.
  • Clarity and Feasibility: The robustness of the project plan and the practicality of its implementation.
  • Collaborative Activities: The degree of meaningful interaction between institutions.
  • Budget Justification: The transparency and appropriateness of the proposed budget.

Outcomes

The review process culminated in a shortlist of top-performing submissions, with awards being distributed across multiple regions. These travel awards are poised to have a substantial impact on nursing and midwifery research leadership, practice, and collaboration in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs).

We look forward to the exciting research partnerships these travel awards will nurture, and we are committed to supporting the awardees in their journey to advance nursing and midwifery research globally.

Thank you to everyone who participated in this process, and congratulations to our award recipients!

* Winners! *

Carolina Muñoz Olivar, Enfermera Candidata a Doctora en Ciencias de la Salud, Magister en Cuidados Paliativos, Universidad Antonio Nariño, Bogotá

Country: Colombia

Project Title: Nursing Leadership in Palliative Care and Cancer with the Use of Innovative Health Technologies: Health and Technology Research Network

Travel: from Bogota in Colombia to Universidad Federal de Ceara in Fortaleza in Brazil and to Universidad Andrés Bello en Villa del Mar y Santiago in Chile.

Budget: £2,680 GBP

The recipient of the Global Research Nurses Pump Priming Grants 2024 Travel Award is leading a collaborative project aimed at advancing nursing leadership and innovation in palliative care and cancer through the development of health technologies. The project brings together a research network involving institutions from Colombia, Brazil, and Chile.

Project Objectives:

  • Strengthening Partnerships: This initiative strengthens collaboration between Antonio Nariño University in Bogotá, Colombia; the Federal University of Ceará, Fortaleza, Brazil; and the Institute of Technology for Innovation in Health and Well-being (Itisb) at Andrés Bello University, Viña del Mar, Chile. The collaboration aims to promote future projects focused on using health technologies to enhance nursing practices for cancer and palliative care patients.
  • Research Skills Development: The project focuses on enhancing research skills related to health technologies at Antonio Nariño University and promoting best practices in healthcare at partner institutions in Brazil and Chile, with a special focus on cancer and palliative care.
  • Development of Best Practices: A key deliverable will be the creation of a guide for best practices in developing health technologies that improve the care of cancer and palliative care patients.

This initiative is an exemplary effort in strengthening nursing leadership and fostering international research collaboration to improve healthcare outcomes in cancer and palliative care through the integration of innovative health technologies.

Lydia Boampong Owusu, Nurse Lecturer, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi-Ghana

Country: Ghana

Research project title: Collaborative Partnership to Address Research Utilization in Clinical Nursing and Midwifery Practice in Ghana

Travel: from Kumasi in Ghana to North-West University, Potchefstroom in South Africa

Budget: £2,854 GBP

This Travel Award supports an early-career nurse researcher from Ghana in a collaborative project with experienced researchers at North-West University, South Africa. The project focuses on improving Research Utilization (RU) in clinical nursing and midwifery practice in Ghana.

Project Objectives:

  • Capacity Building: Enhance the research capacity of the awardee through structured mentorship and targeted training in research utilization.
  • Project Development: Develop a research proposal aimed at improving the use of research findings in Ghanaian hospitals, with a focus on evidence-based nursing and midwifery practice.
  • Collaboration: Foster partnerships between Ghana and South Africa, laying the foundation for future projects addressing key healthcare challenges and promoting global health equity.
  • Host Institution: North-West University, Potchefstroom, South Africa, under experts in healthcare quality improvement and implementation research.

This initiative will empower the early-career researcher to lead future efforts in evidence-based practice in Ghana's nursing and midwifery sectors.

Anam Feroz, Senior Instructor at the Population and Reproductive Health Unit, Community Health Sciences Department, Aga Khan University, Community Health Sciences Department, Karachi

Country: Pakistan

Research project title: Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) for Sexual, Reproductive and Maternal Health (SR&MH) in Low- and Middle-income Countries (LMICs):  An Evidence Gap Map (EGM)

Travel: From Karachi in Pakistan to University of Adelaide Research Institute, Australia

Budget: £3,000 GBP

This Travel Award supports the development of a collaborative research program focused on leveraging AI and ML to improve maternal health outcomes in LMICs. The awardee aims to investigate how digital health innovations can enhance maternal healthcare services, building on their previous work developing a telemonitoring program for high-risk pregnancies.

Project Objectives:

  • Collaboration: Establish strategic partnerships with researchers and digital health experts at the Robinson Research Institute (RRI), University of Adelaide, to improve sexual, reproductive, and maternal health in LMICs.
  • Research: Conduct an Evidence Gap Map (EGM) on the use of AI and ML in SR&MH in LMICs.
  • Future Projects: Develop future collaborative projects on AI and ML applications for SR&MH.
  • Host Institution: Robinson Research Institute (RRI), University of Adelaide, under the mentorship of an expert in maternal and perinatal health.

This award will enhance the awardee's expertise in AI, ML, and digital health, contributing to innovations in maternal healthcare in LMICs.

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The Global Health Network and Global Research Nurses are excited to announce the launch of a special initiative aimed at fostering and strengthening research partnerships in the field of nursing and midwifery. Through the Pump-priming Grant program 2024, 3 unique Travel Awards of up to £3,000 GBP will be offered to cover the expenses associated with exchange visits that support the enhancement and consolidation of research collaborations between institutions and researchers.

Purpose

Global Research Nurses Pump Priming Grants 2024: Travel Award aims to enhance nursing and midwifery research leadership by fostering collaboration, knowledge exchange, professional development, innovation, and global health equity. Through participation in exchange visits and collaborative initiatives, nurses and midwives have the opportunity to make meaningful contributions to the advancement of nursing and midwifery research and practice on a local, national, and global scale.

Global Research Nurses Pump Priming Grants 2024: Travel Award

  • The Global Research Nurses Pump Priming Grants 2024: Travel Awards aim to advance knowledge, foster innovation, and promote best practices in nursing and midwifery research.
  • These grants provide funding for activities aimed at developing sustainable research partnerships in the nursing and midwifery fields.
  • The Travel Awards will cover travel expenses, including airfare, accommodation, and local transportation, up to a maximum amount of £3,000 GBP. Please note that per diems are not covered by this award.
  • These Travel Awards are designed to encourage the development of new collaborations and are not intended to replace support for established partnerships. Please note that the scheme is not a funding source to support conference attendance.
  • Applicants are urged to carefully assess the necessity of travel before submitting an application.
  • The application deadline is midnight (BST) on 14 April 2024.

 

Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for these grants the lead applicant should:

  1. Be a member of Global Research Nurses at The Global Health Network (if you’re not already, just sign up now – it’s free.)
  2. Be employed by a non-commercial organization in LMICs (LMICs are defined as all countries included in the DAC list of ODA Recipients. List available here).
  3. Applicants must hold the role of a clinical nurse, research nurse or midwife (this award is open to all levels of seniority from junior nurses through to senior nurses, as well as nurses in leadership or management positions).
  4. Applicants must be eligible for a visa to enter the host country. The awardee will be responsible for obtaining a business visa for travel to the host country. If the awardee is refused a visa, the award will be forfeited.

Timeline

 

Judging criteria

  • Relevance of the exchange visit: The proposed exchange visit should clearly outline how it aims to strengthen an existing research partnership or initiate a new collaboration in the field of nursing and midwifery research. Applicants should articulate the significance of the exchange visit in advancing shared research goals and addressing key research challenges.
  • Potential impact: Judges will assess the potential impact of the exchange visit on nursing and midwifery research leadership, practice, and outcomes. Applicants should demonstrate how the exchange visit will contribute to advancing knowledge, fostering innovation, and promoting best practices in nursing and midwifery research within and beyond their respective institutions or geographic locations.
  • Clarity and feasibility: Proposals will be evaluated based on the clarity and feasibility of the planned exchange visit. Applicants should provide a detailed and well-structured plan outlining the objectives, activities, timeline, and anticipated outcomes of the exchange visit. Clear communication of roles, responsibilities, and logistical arrangements is essential to ensure the successful implementation of the proposed activities.
  • Collaborative activities: The exchange visit should facilitate meaningful interaction and collaboration between researchers from different institutions or geographic locations. Judges will evaluate the extent to which the proposed activities promote knowledge exchange, skill-building, mentorship, and joint research endeavours. Priority will be given to proposals that emphasize reciprocal learning and mutual benefit for all parties involved.
  • Budget justification: Applicants must provide a comprehensive budget justification that clearly outlines how the requested funds will be utilized to support the exchange visit. The budget should align with the proposed activities and demonstrate cost-effectiveness, transparency, and accountability. Judges will assess the reasonableness of the budget and its alignment with the overall goals and objectives of the travel award.

Applicants are encouraged to address each criterion thoughtfully and concisely to maximize their chances of securing funding for their travel project.

Application Process

  • Applicants would need to provide the information in either English, Spanish or Portuguese.
  • Please use the links below to access the guidance material and online application form for this programme:
  • Applicants are strongly advised to apply well in advance of the deadline: midnight (BST) on 14 April 2024.
  • Applications will be reviewed by a panel of experts based on the above judging criteria.
  • Applicants will be notified of the outcome of their application by the 31st May 2024.

Example of previous winner:

Caroline Lopes Ciofi Silva, Intensive Care Unit Nurse and Researcher from Brazil.

Project: Caroline received a travel award to visit Glasgow Caledonian University, fostering collaboration between research groups in Glasgow and São Paulo. The aim was to enhance research skills and facilitate the development of future collaborative projects focusing on antimicrobial resistance. Her achievement was highlighted in the Global Network for Nursing and Midwifery's LINKS Magazine published by the Network of World Health Organization Collaborating Centres for Nursing and Midwifery, featured on pages 50-51. You can read more about her journey and the impact of the award here: https://indd.adobe.com/view/d856a674-b122-4340-a5e4-100a9276757d?utm_source=sfmc&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=&utm_term=&utm_content=click+here.

 

 

Terms and conditions

  • Applicants may submit multiple entries, but only one will be funded per round/grant call.
  • Applications can be submitted in English, Spanish or Portuguese.
  • Applications must be submitted completing the provided online form. Applications sent via email will not be accepted. Incomplete or late applications will not be considered.
  • The maximum project award is £3,000 GBP. All budgets must be submitted in GBP, applications submitting budgets in any other currency will be excluded.
  • Global Research Nurses and The Global Health Network reserve the right to request information on short notice if the minimum information requested in the application form has not been provided.
  • Costs not covered by the Global Research Nurses Pump Priming Grants 2024: Travel Award include: per diem and personal expenses.
  • Applications will be assessed by a panel comprising Global Research Nurses, The Global Heath Network, and collaborators. The selection committee reserves the right to consider additional factors, such as diversity, equity, and inclusion, when assessing applications. Reviewers’ decisions are final.
  • Applicants will be notified of the outcome of their application no later than the 31 May 2024.
  • Global Research Nurses will issue a Research Collaboration Agreement contract (drafted and executed by University of Oxford) which must be signed by a formal representative of the awardee’s Institute (usually the research manager at the University or similar of the Lead Applicant).
  • Awardees will liaise and embed their award projects within Global Research Nurses regional activities and The Global Health Network regions, providing monthly updates.
  • The award activity must be completed by 30 November 2024.
  • A comprehensive written report or publication is expected from the awardee by 31 December 2024 summarizing the outcomes of the travel award and its implications for nursing and midwifery-led research. This report should be submitted to the Global Research Nurses program coordinator. It should encompass details of the activities undertaken during the travel, insights gained, and any future plans or recommendations resulting from the experience. Additionally, the report or a link to any subsequent publication will be published on the Global Research Nurses website at The Global Health Network.
  • Awardees will present and share their project’s journey and outcomes at a Global Research Nurses webinar. Date to be confirmed.
  • Awardees will join the research mentorship network for nurses and midwives to share their research experiences and provide support to peers.
  • All travel project spending must be completed by 30th November 2024. This deadline is not extendable.
  • A ‘Statement of Expenditure’ or list of transactions will also be required.
  • Global Research Nurses and The Global Health Network reserves the right to withhold or reclaim awarded funds in cases of non-compliance or misconduct.
  • Any published or presented material from these grants will need to acknowledge the Partnership funding support – including statements such as “This work was supported by The Burdett Trust for Nursing (SB\LG\101010662\795104)”.
  • By submitting an application for the Global Research Nurses Pump Priming Grants 2024: Travel Award, applicants agree to abide by these terms and conditions.

 

Enquiries about the application process may be directed to Arancha de la Horra, Global Research Nurses Programme Coordinator, at  Arancha.delahorra@ndm.ox.ac.uk or info@theglobalhealthnetwork.org

Join us in strengthening research partnerships and advancing nursing and midwifery research worldwide through the GRN Pump-Priming Grant: Travel Award!

 

Global Research Nurses is a programme funded by The Burdett Trust for Nursing