Sigma Small Grants will be awarded 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 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. They must have at least a master's in nursing (or country equivalent). They must be ready to implement the research project when funding is received. They must complete the project within one year of funding. Applicants must submit letters of support from at least one research advisor/committee chair, if the proposal is dissertation research; at least two colleagues who are knowledgeable about this research; any collaborating institutions; and any consultants. Please visit the award's website for more information.