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Research committee
Overall/Long Term Goals
- To engage members in the development, implementation, and dissemination of research and scholarships.
- Create a collaborative network among RIG members such as developing a directory of their area of science and population of interest, current research projects, and professional affiliations.
- Cultivate new generations of scientists through mentor-mentee relationships.
- Engage members in scholarly dialogue to identify and address barriers and challenges in the development and implementation of research projects.
- Recognize scholarly achievements among students, clinicians, faculty, and researchers.
- Support the mission, vision, and strategic directions of the National Association of Indian Nurses of America.
2021-22 Goals
- Increase research visibility as a national organization
- Create and support Research Interest Groups (RIGs)
- Explore and apply for possible Research Grants
- Encourage and mentor NAINA nurses towards publications in peer-reviewed journals
- Institute additional student research award applications
Reporting Line
The Research Committee Chair reports to the President of NAINA.
Composition of Membership
The committee consists of the following members:
NAINA Research Committee Chair
NAINA APRN Committee Chair
NAINA Chapters Research/APRN Committee Chairs
RESEARCH INTEREST GROUP FAQs
Would you like to form a team around a special research interest? RIGs are a great way to mobilize a team with shared or complementary expertise and goals.
Through a RIG, members can engage with other researchers in the field, receive consultation from senior researchers, find a mentor, or become a mentor to others.
You will need to become a NAINA chapter member or virtual member in order for you to be eligible to request joining a RIG.
Click here to learn more about NAINA Membership and how to join.
To join a RIG simply complete the RIG Request Form. If you are renewing your membership please email nainasecretary@gmail.com.
All requests will be reviewed and you will be informed of the status.
Joining RIGs is totally free of cost.
RIGs are tied to your chapter/virtual membership.
Have a Research/RIG Question?

Please contact
Nisha Mathews
PhD, MSN, RN
Research & Grant Chair
Email: nainaresearch@gmail.com