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 5 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 $18.1 million in NIH research grants as part of a total portfolio of $20 million in 2024.
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Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing
Emory University
1520 Clifton Road NE, Suite P28
Atlanta, Georgia 30322
sonnursingresearch@emory.edu
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Proposal Submission 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. 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 Selena McBride at selena.e.mcbride@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
To begin working with the Data Management team, 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.

Funded Award Services
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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.
For any Research Administration Department (RAD) related questions, please contact Selena McBride at selena.e.mcbride@emory.edu
Award Management
You will be assigned to a Post-Award RAD administrator and a SON Financial Analyst. Please contact Nathan Mutic 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
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NINR & NIH

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Emory Institutional Review Board Resources
SON IRB OFFICER
Ann Rogers, Phd, RN. FAAN, FAASM
404-727-5122
ann.e.rogers@emory.edu
SON IRB Point of Contact
Rachel Nash
404-727-3105
rachel.nash@emory.edu

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.

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