The Sigma/Rosemary Berkel Crisp Research Award supports nursing research in the critical areas of women's health, oncology, and pediatrics. The allocation of funds is based upon a research project that is ready for implementation in the area of women's health, oncology, or pediatrics; the quality of the proposed research, future potential of the application, appropriateness of the research budget, and feasibility of time frame. The principal investigator(s) should be registered nurses (or country equivalent) with current license, if applicable. They must have at least a master's in nursing (or country equivalent). They must be ready to implement the research project when funding is received. They must complete the project within one year of funding. Some preference will be given to applicants residing in Illinois, Missouri, Arkansas, Kentucky, or Tennessee. Applicants must submit letters of support from at least one research advisor/committee chair, if the proposal is dissertation research; at least two colleagues who are knowledgeable about this research; any collaborating institutions; and any consultants. Please visit the award's website for more information.