08/20/2026
The ABOHN Board of Directors is thrilled to announce that applications are now open for the collaborative ABOHN Sigma Nursing Occupational Health Nursing Research Grant. The 2026 grant will be $10,000!
Research is the foundation of advancing our specialty, strengthening evidence-based practice, and improving the health and safety of workers everywhere. As occupational health nurses, we have a unique opportunity and responsibility to contribute to the body of knowledge that shapes our profession and demonstrates the value of care we provide.
Whether you are an experienced researcher or embarking on your first research project, we encourage you to consider applying for this grant. Your ideas, questions, and discoveries have the potential to influence practice, inform policy, and inspire future generations of occupational health nurses.
This grant is an investment in our profession and in the continued growth of occupational health nursing. By supporting meaningful research, we ensure that our beloved field continues to evolve, innovate, and meet the changing needs of today's workforce.
We encourage all eligible OHNs to submit an application and help shape the future of occupational health nursing through research. Below please find the eligibility requirements, application guidelines, and submission deadlines, is available via the following link: https://www.sigmanursing.org/advance-elevate/research/research-grants/american-board-of-occupational-health-nurses-(abohn)-grant
Thank you for your continued dedication to excellence in occupational health nursing. We look forward to supporting the important work that will continue to advance our profession!
The purpose of the Sigma/American Board for Occupational Health Nurses (ABOHN) collaborative research grant is to encourage qualified nurses to contribute to the advancement of occupational health through nursing research. Proposals for pilot and/or development research may be submitted for this gra...