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iNACSL In-kind vendor grants

The INACSL In-Kind Vendor grant opportunity is a new addition to the INACSL research grant program. This grant provides INACSL Members an opportunity to collaborate with a vendor focused on simulation-based research. By offering in-kind support, the grant allows researchers to integrate new products into their simulation-based research in education and practice. Acting as a clearinghouse, INACSL will coordinate the research interests of both members and vendors. Participating companies (vendors) have provided key features of their products which are highlighted in this announcement. Grant recipients will have a unique opportunity to work with a vendor committed to offering product licensing during a mutually agreed upon timeframe. 

Application Timeline

Due Date* Item
August 2024                                              

INACSL opens call for research grant proposals.

Vendor request for Proposal Flyer due to INACSL
September 2024 INACSL hosts webinar on research grant opportunities.
October 2024 INACSL research grant proposals due.
October - December 2024 INACSL coordinates peer review.
December 2024 INACSL notifies awardees.
January 2025 - February 2025 Vendor begins work with grants department at recipient institution to execute product and intellectual property agreement.
January 2025 - December 2025 Vendor to meet with researchers at various touchpoints (i.e.. Month one, Month Two, Quarterly)
June 2025 Researchers recognized at annual INACSL conference
December 2025 Researcher to submit final report to INACSL and vendor

*Dates are subject to change

Eligibility

  • Proposals must be submitted by a member of INACSL. The INACSL member can be the primary investigator or part of a team of researchers. If the INACSL member is part of a team, the INACSL member submitting the request must hold a key role within  the research team and will be  responsible for the reporting and follow-through.
  • Each submission is eligible for one grant award.
  • Proposals must target at least one of INACSL's Research Priorities
  • Awardees are solely responsible for collaborating with the company (vendor) to complete all product licensing, intellectual property, and/or research agreements, and INACSL assumes no liability for these activities.
  • Both parties agree to conduct the project and resulting publications in compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and ethical standards.

Application Requirements

Submissions require the following items to be uploaded with the application form:

  • Problem Statement/Gap

    • Describe the need the project will address
    • Identify the benefits to the healthcare simulation community
    • Describe how the study aligns with the INACSL Research Priorities
  • Review of Literature
  • Proposed Solution/Aims (involving project)
  • Methods
    • Describe your project design, data collection, and analysis procedures related to the use of the product(s)
    • Include a description of your sample and limitations of the project
  • Timeline
    • Include a 12-month timeline of the project from its inception through its completion
  • Analysis Plan
    • Clearly list the desired outcomes, linking them to project aim(s)
    • Describe the process by which you will evaluate the outcomes stated above
    • State whether IRB approval has been obtained or will be/has been submitted for
  • Feasibility Plan
    • State how you will use the product(s) during the award period (i.e. embed in course, curriculum, module, clinical use)
  • Dissemination Plan
  • References - Pertinent references to support the proposal

Selection Criteria

The selection committee will consider all proposals to be evaluated according to the rubric, including:

  • Contribution to relevant nursing issues and the professional literature that enhances the state-of-the-science in this area of research and teaching
  • Technical merit - Is the project feasible, reasonable, doable?
  • Methodology - Is it appropriate for answering the research question?
  • Likelihood of timely completion of the project
  • Cost-effectiveness
  • Consistency with INACSL’s mission and research priorities
  • Writing style - Be sure to proofread and correct grammatical errors, poor sentence structure, and spelling errors prior to submission

Call for Proposals

Submissions for 2024 are now open! Deadline is Tuesday, October 15th. 

In-Kind Vendor Grant Opportunities

INACSL Research Priorities

Evaluation Rubric
Type of Award Vendor Sponsor Proposal Flyer

12-month electronic health record access provided to researcher (1 available)

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12-month access to cloud-based learning management system provider to researcher along you’re your participants’ observation reports and survey data (1 available) Download
12-month access to platform, 12 hours of training to enable scenario-building, and technical support (5 available) Download
12-month access to platform to explore and utilize capabilities fully, helping to shape the future of healthcare simulation education (1 available) Download
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