Year-Round Grant Opportunities
The Association of Rehabilitation Nurses (ARN) Advancing Science and Practice Subcommittee oversees the grant development, review, and selection process. Grant opportunities are made available from the generous donations of monetary gifts donated to the Rehabilitation Nursing Foundation (RNF) from members and non-members who value the mission of the RNF, which is advancing rehabilitation nursing practice by promoting and developing educational activities and scientific research to improve the quality of health care to individuals.
Who Should Apply?
Are you working on a study or project that could improve rehabilitation nursing practice and patient outcomes? We invite you to apply for research and quality improvement grant funding that supports evidence-based projects aligned with ARN’s Research Agenda.
Grant Eligibility Criteria:
- Project must aim to improve outcomes for individuals with disabilities or chronic illness
- Quality improvement projects, program evaluations, and proposals already 100 percent funded by other sources are not eligible
Grant Benefits:
• No deadline; applications accepted year-round
• Flexible funding amounts based on your proposal
• Receive up to 75 percent of awarded funds within 3 months
• Funds may support travel to present your project at the ARN Conference
Research Grant
The Research Grant supports projects that generate new, evidence-based knowledge to advance the field of rehabilitation nursing.
Proposals should:
- Be guided by a clear research question
- Use rigorous methodology
- Produce generalizable outcomes
Research topics may include clinical practice, patient outcomes, nursing education, or other areas that align with ARN’s mission.
Quality Improvement (QI) Grant
The Quality Improvement Grant supports projects focused on enhancing care quality, patient safety, and outcomes within a specific rehabilitation setting.
Proposals should:
- Use QI methods (such as Plan-Do-Study-Act cycles)
- Aim for measurable improvements in practice
- Align with evidence-based rehabilitation nursing standards
Request a Mentor
If you have any questions or need guidance on submitting your proposal, please contact Marissa Harvey at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to be connected with a research expert.
Institutional Approval Required
Applicants are responsible for ensuring compliance with all policies, procedures, and approvals required by their employer or academic institution. This may include internal grant approvals, IRB or research compliance protocols, and any other institutional requirements.
