Sigma Small Grants provides funding to encourage nurses to contribute to the advancement of nursing through research. Allocation of funds is based on the quality of the proposed research, the future promise of the applicant, and the applicant's research budget. Applications from novice researchers who have received no other national research funds are encouraged. Preference will be given to Sigma Theta Tau members, other qualifications being equal. Projects that focus on marginalized populations are strongly encouraged and will be given preference, other qualifications being equal. The principal investigator(s) should be registered nurses (or country equivalent) with current license (if applicable) and have at least a master's in nursing (or country equivalent). They must be ready to implement the research project when funding is received and complete the project within one year of funding. A grant proposal that includes the following is required: Investigator(s) Contact Information and Biographical Sketches; Research Specialty; Abstract; Project Proposal Details; Letters of Support; Proposal Text; Appendices; Budget; and Research Agreement. The letters of support must be provided from the following: at least one research advisor or committee chair, if the proposal is dissertation research; at least two colleagues who are knowledgeable about the research; any collaborating institutions; and any consultants. Please visit the award's website or contact the Sigma Theta Tau International for more information.