The Sigma/American Association of Critical-Care Nursing (AACN) provides this grant to encourage qualified nurses to contribute to the advancement of nursing through critical care nursing practice research. Applicants must be a registered nurse with current license; have earned their master's degree; and be a member of AACN and/or Sigma. Grant proposals must be relevant to critical care nursing practice and address one or more of AACN's research priority areas. Applicants must submit a cover letter describing how their proposed research addresses one of AACN's research priority areas. Applicants must also submit letters of support from: (A) one person, such as a colleague, manager or mentor, who can address your ability to complete the project; (B) the institution(s) or unit(s) where your project will be conducted; (C) your advisor or committee if funding is to be used for academic work, dissertation or thesis. Please visit the award's website for more information.