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Applicant’s Name _______________________________________
AMERICAN PSYCHIATRIC NURSING FOUNDATION
RESEARCH GRANT PROPOSAL
Guidelines for Quantitative Proposal Review
Instructions for reviewers: Please place a number in each box and total the score at the end
of each section and each page. 1=Exceptional; 2=Good; 3=Adequate; 4=Fair;
5=Poor/Absent; N/A=Not Applicable.
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A. Abstract: (includes significance, design, aims, methods)
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B. Problem statement/research questions are:
- Problem statement is clear and original
- Consistency between problem, purpose, aims and research question
- Substantiated by literature
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C. Study Significance:
- Significance of study is adequately explained and is clearly related to psychiatric-
mental health nursing
- The potential for nursing knowledge development is clear
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D. Study Variables:
- The variables are operationally defined.
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E. The review of literature is:
- Clear
- Sufficient/Relevant
- Current
- Points to how proposed study will expand previous nursing research
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F. Theoretical Framework:
- The theoretical framework is clearly described and is relevant to proposed study
_____Score: Comments:
Subtotal Score this page__________
Applicant’s Name _______________________________________
G. The study design is:
- Clear
- Appropriate
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H. The sample and setting is
- Clearly described
- Sample size is justified
- Adequate to answer the research questions
- Access to data collection sites?
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I. The method of sample selection is:
- Appropriate
- Clear so as to allow for replication
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J. The tools to be used are:
- Appropriate
- Valid
- Reliable
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K. The procedure for data collection is:
- Explicit
- Replicable
- Appropriate
- Feasible
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L. Data analysis plans are:
- Explicit
- Appropriate to the question and hypothesis
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M. Human Subjects Protection: The procedure for obtaining consent is
- Adequate
- Ethical
- Clear
_____Score: Comments:
Subtotal Score this page__________
Applicant’s Name _______________________________________
N. Institutional Review Board
- IRB approval attached
- IRB approval pending
_____Score: Comments:
O. Risks and Benefits:
- The potential benefits to the subject and society are described
- The potential risks to the subject are discussed and measures to reduce risk
described
_____Score: Comments:
P. The risk/benefit ratio(s) are within legitimate proportions to warrant ethical
approval and provide for adequate protection of subjects.
- Proportions of risk to benefit
- Subject protection
- Ethical adequacy
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Q. References:
- References sufficiently identify and support knowledge gap
- References adequately address the concept/construct/phenomenon of interest
_____Score: Comments:
R. Budget:
- Budget justification is included
- Budget is reasonable for work proposed
_____Score: Comments:
S. Appendices:
- IRB approvals, interview guides, etc.
_____Score: Comments:
T. Other Considerations:
- Limitations of the study are acknowledged
- Time Frame is appropriate
- Physical resources are adequate
- Overall organization, clarity, and adherence to page limitations
_____Score: Comments:
Subtotal Score this page__________
TOTAL OVERALL SCORE____________
Applicant’s Name _______________________________________
AMERICAN PSYCHIATRIC NURSING FOUNDATION
RESEARCH GRANT PROPOSAL
Guidelines for Qualitative Proposal Review
Instructions for reviewers: Please place a number in each box and total the score at the end
of each section and each page. 1=Exceptional; 2=Good; 3=Adequate; 4=Fair;
5=Poor/Absent; N/A=Not Applicable.
_____________________________________________________________________________
A. Introduction:
Concept/Construct/Phenomenon of Interest, Identification of Initial Guiding Question,
Justification for Design, Significance of Study, Overview of Design
- Is the phenomenon/concept/construct of study clearly stated?
- Is the significance of the study stated in terms of relevance to psychiatric-mental
health nursing?
- Is the aim of the study clearly stated and related to the strengths of the qualitative
design?
- Is an overview of the design included and discussed in relation to the study purpose?
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B. Review of the Literature/Evolution of the Study:
Historical, experiential, and scientific contexts, for the study
- Does this section strengthen the arguments for design and significance?
- If the qualitative method chosen calls for a literature review and conceptual
framework prior to data collection is there an adequate discussion?
- Are the major concepts/constructs discussed and defined?
- If qualitative method chosen calls for a literature review only after data collection, is
a process outlined for accomplishing this?
- Does the literature reviewed support the researcher's argument that gaps exist in the
literature and that further study is necessary?
- If bracketing of assumptions is necessary, does the researcher explain this process?
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C. Research Design:
Philosophical/theoretical premises, relation to research question and aim of study
- Is the research design explained in detail?
- Is there an adequate discussion of theoretical premises of the method chosen?
- Are there primary sources used to discuss the design?
_____Score: Comments:
Subtotal Score this page__________
Applicant’s Name _______________________________________
D. Research Method:
Sample, data collection procedures, data analysis procedures, verification methods
- Is the plan for data collection and analysis clear and relevant to the design?
- Are the sources of data and method for assessing data clear and appropriate to the
design?
- Is sample size appropriate for design? Is it justified?
- If the sample size cannot be delineated before the study begins, is a rationale and
plan provided?
- Is it clear as to how the researcher will determine whether adequate sampling has
occurred?
- Is the focus for initial data collection delineated?
- Are the data collection strategies congruent with the qualitative method chosen?
- Is it clear how data will be analyzed?
- Are data analysis plans appropriate for the design?
- Does the researcher adequately address criteria to judge the rigor of the data
collection and analysis?
- Are limitations identified and appropriately discussed?
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E. Human Subjects Protection: The procedure for obtaining consent is
- Adequate
- Ethical
- Clear
_____Score: Comments:
F. Institutional Review Board
- IRB approval attached
- IRB approval pending
_____Score: Comments:
G. Risks and Benefits:
- The potential benefits to the subject and society are described
- The potential risks to the subject are discussed and measures to reduce risk
described
_____Score: Comments:
H. The risk/benefit ratio(s) are within legitimate proportions to warrant ethical
approval and provide for adequate protection of subjects.
- Proportions of risk to benefit
- Subject protection
- Ethical adequacy
_____Score: Comments:
Subtotal Score this page__________
Applicant’s Name _______________________________________
I. References:
- References sufficiently identify and support knowledge gap
- References adequately address the concept/construct/phenomenon of interest
_____Score: Comments:
J. Budget:
- Budget justification is included
- Budget is reasonable for work proposed
_____Score: Comments:
K. Appendices:
- IRB approvals, interview guides, etc.
_____Score: Comments:
L. Other Considerations:
- Limitations of the study are acknowledged
- Time Frame is appropriate
- Physical resources are adequate
- Overall organization, clarity, and adherence to page limitations
_____Score: Comments:
Subtotal Score this page__________
TOTAL OVERALL SCORE____________
Applicant’s Name _______________________________________
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AMERICAN PSYCHIATRIC NURSING FOUNDATION
REVIEWER SUMMARY
RECOMMENDATIONS TO APNF BOARD OF TRUSTEES
_______Approval
_______Conditional Approval with following revisions:
_______Disapproval
Rank:______________
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Signature of Reviewer
A SUMMARY STATEMENT WILL BE PROVIDED TO THE APPLICANT FOLLOWING
REVIEW
Applicant’s Name _______________________________________
APNF RESEARCH GRANT APPLICATION
SUBMISSION CHECKLIST
APPLICATION FORM
RESEARCH PROPOSAL
IRB DOCUMENTATION
THESIS / DISSERTATION CHAIR FORM (if applicable)
BUDGET
FOUR COPIES
CV of the Grant Applicant
FOR APPLICATIONS SUBITTED BY EMAIL SEND IN PDF FORMAT TO
NCROCE@APNA.ORG
FOR APPLICATIONS SENT BY SURFURCE MAIL SUBMIT SIX COPIES AND THE
ORIGINAL APPLICATION MATERIALS TO:
American Psychiatric Nursing Foundation
c/o Nicholas Croce Jr, MS, Executive Director
1555 Wilson Blvd.
Suite 602
Arlington, VA 22209
(Receipt Deadline: February 15, 2008)
