Center for Regulatory Excellence Grant

The Center for Regulatory Excellence (CRE) grant program provides funding for scientific research projects that advance the science of nursing policy and regulation and build regulatory expertise worldwide.

Submission Due Dates

  • October 4, 2024
  • April 4, 2025

Award Information

  • Investigators may apply for grants up to $300,000.
  • All projects must be completed in 12-24 months following the project start date.

Research Priorities

Include, but are not limited to:

  • Outcome studies related to nursing regulation
  • Nursing workforce
  • Substance use disorders in nursing
  • New technologies related to the profession 
  • Practice innovations/new models of care delivery
  • LPN, RN and APRN scope of practice
  • Impact of policy on nursing

Please know that all proposals providing data that can be used to inform new policy and regulations in the area of nursing are welcomed.