Grant opportunity
Debra Spunt Research Grant 2026
Small research grants supporting studies that advance healthcare simulation science and address an INACSL research priority.
- 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.