The Sigma Foundation for Nursing aims to support nursing professionals in their efforts to contribute to the advancement of nursing through education, research, and leadership. Western Institute of Nursing (WIN) seeks to promote excellence in nursing and healthcare through research and education. Together, they facilitate the growth and development of the nursing profession and healthcare practices.
The Sigma/Association of Nurses in AIDS Care Grant research grant aims to support the research career development of nurses by encouraging clinically oriented HIV/AIDS research. This includes fostering studies on HIV prevention, symptom management, self-care promotion, and adherence. The grant program is open to proposals for pilot and/or developmental research, with an overall goal of increasing the number of HIV studies conducted by nurses.