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Oncology Nursing Society Foundation

This opportunity is open to established oncology nurse researchers with a documented history of at least $50,000 in prior research funding.

Grant Purpose

The Oncology Nursing Foundation supports rigorous scientific research in oncology nursing. Eligible projects include investigator-initiated studies, pilot or feasibility studies, supplements to existing projects, or development of new research areas.

Preference will be given to projects involving nurses in research design and conduct, and that advance evidence-based, theoretically grounded oncology nursing practice. Proposals should include implementation and scalability plans, emphasizing nurse-led innovation that delivers sustainable solutions for oncology care.

Priority will be given to applications focused on symptom science, a key area of oncology nursing that advances cancer care and improves patient outcomes. Innovative, scalable models that integrate into routine workflows are encouraged.

Research Priorities

Examples of research needs in symptom science include, but are not limited to, the following areas:

Move beyond descriptive studies to focus on implementation and effectiveness. Use hybrid effectiveness-implementation designs to assess clinical impact, feasibility, and scalability. For example, although photobiomodulation therapy may reduce treatment-related mucositis, gaps remain in implementation strategies, outcome measurement, and widespread adoption.
Integrate studies of biological mechanisms underlying symptoms or symptom clusters with patient-centered outcomes to connect scientific discovery to scalable, nurse-led interventions.
Incorporate biobehavioral mechanisms to inform and personalize symptom management strategies.
Promote health equity by developing culturally and racially tailored interventions that focus on equitable implementation and access.
Develop pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic interventions that address symptom clusters and multiple co-occurring symptoms, ensuring adaptability across settings and populations.
Identify the most effective integrated pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic interventions for managing symptom clusters across cancer types and treatment phases, and establish reliable implementation strategies.
Determine optimal strategies for integrating electronic patient-reported outcomes and digital monitoring tools across oncology care settings, with attention to equity, accessibility, workflow integration, and sustainability.
Validate multi-omics approaches, including genomics, proteomics, and metabolomics, as clinical tools for predicting and preventing symptom burden and symptom clusters, with clear plans for clinical translation and scalability.
Optimize artificial intelligence and machine learning models for real-time symptom prediction and personalized intervention delivery, ensuring ethical use, nursing oversight, and effective workflow integration

How To Apply:

LOI applications are currently open; use the link below to apply.
Sign up for updates on the next funding cycle.
Keep an eye on this page for a link to the application.
Email grants@onfgivesback.org with any questions.
All questions must be submitted to the Foundation prior to 4:30 pm Eastern Time on the day of the application due date in order to receive a response prior to the deadline.
No late applications will be accepted, and all applications must be submitted through the application platform.

AI Based Application Success Predictor

Based on funding priorities and funded projects:

🥇 1. Strong Oncology Nursing Focus (Top Predictor)

Must clearly relate to:
- Cancer patient care
- Nursing practice

✔ Nursing-led perspective is essential

🥈 2. Direct Patient Care Impact

Strong emphasis on:
- Improving patient outcomes

✔ High success:

Symptom management studies
Quality-of-life interventions

🥉 3. Practice-Based / Clinical Relevance

Preference for:
- Real-world nursing applications

✔ Not purely laboratory research

4. Feasibility (Small Grant Nature)

Typically:
- Pilot or small-scale projects

✔ Winning proposals:

Achievable within limited resources

5. Early Career Nurse Researchers

Many grants target:
- Students
- Early-career nurses

✔ Strong mentorship is important

6. Measurable Patient Outcomes

Must include:
- Pain control
- Symptom reduction
- Quality of life

7. Education & Workforce Development

Projects improving:
- Nursing training
- Clinical competencies

8. Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Strong proposals involve:
- Nurses + physicians + allied health

🧪 Common Funded Research Areas

Symptom management (pain, fatigue, nausea)
Patient education
Survivorship care
Palliative care
Nursing interventions in oncology
Care delivery models

⚠️ Common Reasons for Rejection

Weak nursing focus
Lack of patient-centered outcomes
Overly basic science research
Poor study design
No measurable impact

🧠 Bottom Line (Key Predictors Ranked)

Strong oncology nursing relevance
Direct patient care impact
Practice-based clinical focus
Feasible, well-designed study
Measurable outcomes
Early-career support + mentorship

Specialties

Oncology

Eligibility Requirements

Eligible projects include investigator-initiated studies, pilot or feasibility studies, supplements to existing projects, or development of new research areas.

Eligible Countries:

United States

Sponsor Details

Sponsor Institute/Organizations: Oncology Nursing Society Foundation

Sponsor Type: Corporate/Non-Profit

Address: 125 Enterprise Drive Pittsburgh, PA 15275 866-257-4667

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