Office of Nursing Research

The Office of Nursing Research (ONR) mission is to empower faculty and students to advance nursing science to improve health and wellbeing by setting the standard for innovative collaborative scholarship. The Office of Nursing Research has 4 centers of excellence and more than 175 active and pending research projects. Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing is among the top five nursing schools in the U.S. for funding from the National Institutes of Health (NIH), securing $14 million in NIH research grants as part of a total portfolio of $20 million in 2023.

Contact

Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing
Emory University
1520 Clifton Road NE, Suite P28
Atlanta, Georgia 30322404-712-9633
sonnursingresearch@emory.edu

Pre-Award Grant Services

ONR/RAD Support Services

After completing the Proposal Initiation Form, schedule a proposal preparation meeting with your Research Administration Department (RAD) Pre-Award Administrator, Amy Hurst. In this meeting, you may review the proposal guidelines and mutually agree on target due dates for when specific budget and grant information will be provided. Download the Grant Proposal Submission Timeline below.

For any Research Administration Department (RAD) related questions, please contact RAD Director, Bryan Owens at bryan.owens@emory.edu

Budget Planning

Reviewers will look for a reasonable budget based on the needs of your research program. We can help you create a budget for your project. To begin working with the Office of Nursing Research, please complete the Proposal Initiation Form (PIF).

Editorial Support

Editorial support services include copy editing, formatting to agency guidelines, and analysis of the content and flow of the proposal. To begin working with the Office of Nursing Research, please complete the Proposal Initiation Form (PIF).

Mock Review

Mock Review sessions are provided to allow PhD students, and Post Doctoral Fellows to receive detailed feedback on a grant proposal they're working on and to gain insight into the standard review process at funding agencies. You can download the Mock Review Infographic below. For Faculty, we encourage all to use the GA CTSA Grant Wise service.

Data Management Core

The data management team assists with preparing and reviewing data management or data sharing plans accompanying grant proposals. To begin working with the Office of Nursing Research, please complete the Proposal Initiation Form (PIF).

Biostatistics Core ‍

Members of our statistical support team advise on the statistical aspects of proposals or current projects. We encourage researchers to consult a statistician early in the planning stage of a project - ideally at the grant preparation stage. For R-level awards, percentage effort for a PhD statistician is generally expected by the funding agency. To begin working with the Office of Nursing Research, please complete the Proposal Initiation Form (PIF).

Laboratory Core

Laboratory support is provided if you are including collection of biological samples in your research protocol. If you are including collection of biological samples in your research protocol, please complete the Proposal Initiation Form to implement the plan

Identification of Funding Opportunities

The Funding Opportunity Announcements Database will now be powered by Grant Forward. This will allow the ONR to disseminate grants targeting relevant researchers, and connect them into collaboration networks across all Emory Units. For a demonstration on Grant Forward and/or one-on-one assistance with your FOA search, please contact Jessica Abrams

Workshops & Seminars

The ONR hosts workshops and/or seminars in order to promote research and scholarship success. To watch previous Research Roundtable presentations, please follow the Office of Nursing Research YouTube Channel.

Post-Award Grant Services

Contact the ONR & RAD for:

ONR provides assistance interfacing with the SON Business Office and Research Administration Department (RAD). Post-Award support is provided largely by the RAD post-award team. If you need assistance with identifying your Post-Award administrator, please contact Michael Hudson.

For any Research Administration Department (RAD) related questions, please contact RAD Director, Bryan Owens at bryan.owens@emory.edu

Award Management

You will be assigned to a Post-Award RAD administrator and a SON Financial Analyst. Please contact Michael Hudson with questions.

Data Management

Upon notice of award or as early as JIT, follow-up with the data manager on your team.

Statistical Support

Upon notice of award or as early as JIT, follow-up with your statistical support consultant.

Laboratory Support

If you are including collection of biological samples in your research protocol, contact Nikolay Patrushev to implement the plan.

Dissemination of Faculty / Student Accomplishments

The ONR disseminates faculty and student research awards, accomplishments and impact. Please share your accomplishments by emailing The Office of Nursing Research.

ONR Resources

Research Development and Outreach

The Research Hubs are dedicated to providing the central contact point for research mentoring and consultation in the specific content and methodological areas. For more information, please contact Dr. Kim Jones.

ONR Team