IAFN Research Grants

Eligibility: IAFN members are eligible to apply. Research conducted to fulfill requirements for a degree is eligible. New forensic nursing researchers are particularly encouraged. A grant will only be awarded once in a three-year period to the same investigator.

Purpose: The IAFN Research Award is intended to encourage exploratory, interventional or developmental forensic nursing research studies or evidence-based practice projects. Key research focus areas for IAFN include research exploring health outcomes, including cost of care, of victims of violence when forensic nurses are involved in their care and research to guide clinical care of patients affected by violence. Funding can be used as seed money for a pilot study, completion of a full study or project, or augment existing funding to an established research project.

AWARD REQUIREMENTS
Researchers are required to submit an abstract for either a podium or poster presentation at the annual IAFN International Conference on Forensic Nursing Science and Practice within three years of their award date, allowing awardees two years after their grant funding to prepare a presentation on their research. Related conference materials must state that the research or project was supported through IAFN research grant funding.

REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
Funding awards are received in April of each year. By the following June, two months after the one-year funding award has been completed, awardees are to submit a one-page, single-spaced report to the home office summarizing the research, findings, and application(s) to forensic nursing practice.

AVOIDING CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
All Research Committee members will be expected to complete the IAFN online conflict of interest training and acknowledgment of policy prior to being accepted as a reviewer.