Martha E. Rogers (MER) Scholars Fund Grant
This grant is awarded by the Society of Rogerian Scholars (SRS) Martha E. Rogers Scholars Fund in memory of Martha E. Rogers, RN; ScD; FAAN, scientist, theorist, educator, proliferative author, and public health nurse. Rogers developed the Science of Unitary Human Beings and several derived theories, as well as cofounding the Society of Rogerian Scholars. The MER Scholars Fund seeks proposals for the Martha E. Rogers Grant consistent with the following purpose:
Purpose
To support research, evidence-based practice projects, or clinical projects based upon Rogers’ Science and projects that address continued testing, application, development, and impact of the Rogers’ Science of Unitary Human Beings.
Projects/Amounts
A grant award of up to $ 2,000 will be provided for funded projects. A maximum of two grants may be awarded in each funding period. Projects addressing the grant purpose may include research, clinical and educational projects, and policy applications in any population or setting.
Time Frame
Grant applications are due by April 1, annually.
Presentation
Review Process
Eligibility
Completed work is expected to be disseminated in the literature and be presented at a Society of Rogerian Scholars Conference.
Blind review will be conducted by three (3) reviewers. Notification of funding will be communicated to the grant submitter in writing on or about May 31.
All SRS members (with a baccalaureate or higher degree in nursing and includes nurses in any role; clinicians, educators, researchers, theorists and/or students) with proposals that are consistent with the grant purpose and meet the criteria. Others may submit; however, SRS membership is required for funding. Information about membership can be found at: https://www.societyofrogerianscholars.org
For further questions regarding the grant contact Dr. Malinski at viomalin@optimum.net
The Martha E. Rogers Scholars Fund, Inc. is the charitable fund of the SRS.
The Martha E. Rogers Grant (previously known as the MER Scholarship) is made possible by contributions to the Martha E. Rogers Scholars Fund. Contributions can be sent to:
Tina Reinckens, Treasurer, 7060 Bay Woods Lake Court #101, Fort Meyers, FL 33908.