Tips for writing a NAON research grant proposal.

This article is intended to help the novice nurse researcher prepare a research grant proposal for the National Association of Orthopaedic Nurses (NAON). It summarizes the grant guidelines and describes each component of the research proposal. The components include the abstract, statement of the problem, literature review, purpose, design, methodology, timetable and budget. NAON's research priorities are included as well as contact information for the organization and tips for survival.