Grant opportunity

Debra Spunt Research Grant 2026

Small research grants supporting studies that advance healthcare simulation science and address an INACSL research priority.

GrantHealthcare simulationNursingGlobal
Funder
International Nursing Association for Clinical Simulation and Learning
Proposals close 26 October 2026 at 23:59 Pacific time
Proposals close 26 October 2026 at 23:59 Pacific time: Oct 26, 2026
Award
Two grants of USD 1,000 each
Applicant
INACSL members submitting rigorous qualitative or quantitative healthcare-simulation research; novice and first-time applicants receive priority.
Discipline
Healthcare Simulation and Nursing Research
Region
Global
Posted
Aug 26, 2026

Call summary

Overview

The Debra Spunt grant encourages carefully designed healthcare-simulation research and helps novice investigators build a record of inquiry and dissemination.

Who can apply

An INACSL member must submit and remain responsible for the award, and the proposal must address at least one official research priority.

What it supports

  • Healthcare simulation science
  • Qualitative and quantitative research
  • Novice researcher development

Funding and duration

  • Two USD 1,000 awards funded by Laerdal Medical

Proposals close 26 October 2026 at 23:59 Pacific time

Proposals close 26 October 2026 at 23:59 Pacific time: Oct 26, 2026

How to apply

Use the official submission route and upload the complete proposal and required supporting material before the Pacific-time deadline.

Call details

Source-based overview

Awardees complete progress and final reporting and are expected to submit resulting work for conference presentation or publication in the field's scholarly literature.

Eligibility

An INACSL member must submit and remain responsible for the award, and the proposal must address at least one official research priority.

Funding and benefits

Two USD 1,000 awards funded by Laerdal Medical

Themes and supported activities

Healthcare simulation science

Qualitative and quantitative research

Novice researcher development

Deadline and timeline

Proposals close 26 October 2026 at 23:59 Pacific time: Proposals close 26 October 2026 at 23:59 Pacific time: Oct 26, 2026.

Applicants should confirm the exact deadline time, time zone, required documents, portal steps and any institutional approvals on the official call page before submitting.

How to apply

Use the official submission route and upload the complete proposal and required supporting material before the Pacific-time deadline.

Before applying, check eligibility rules, budgets, attachments, page limits, partner requirements, cost-share conditions and whether the opportunity uses an expression of interest, full proposal, registration or nomination stage.