Research Surveys

CNSA supports the dissemination of surveys to ensure the inclusion of cancer nurses in research activity.

Survey and Interview Recruitment Applications

CNSA supports nurse-led research that is relevant to cancer nursing and benefits CNSA members, either directly or indirectly. Researchers may apply for:

  • a CNSA letter of support before submitting an application to a Human Research Ethics Committee (HREC); or
  • distribution of an HREC-approved survey or interview invitation to CNSA members.
Eligibility

To be eligible:

  • the research must be nurse-led and directly relevant to cancer nursing; and
  • the applicant, or at least one member of the research team, must be a current financial CNSA member.

The CNSA Research Standing Committee reviews all applications to consider their relevance to cancer nursing, scientific and ethical considerations, suitability for distribution and the potential burden on CNSA members.

Before applying

Applicants should review the following documents before submitting an application:

Applications must include all supporting documentation outlined in the policy. The Research Standing Committee aims to review complete applications within four to five weeks, subject to its meeting schedule.

If you are seeking a CNSA letter of support for an HREC application, you must consult CNSA before submitting your ethics application. CNSA or CNSA membership must be identified in the draft protocol and HREC application as an intended recruitment or distribution channel.

CNSA will only distribute a research invitation after HREC approval has been obtained. Approval of an application does not guarantee particular distribution dates, as scheduling remains subject to CNSA’s communications calendar and consideration of member burden. CNSA does not provide researchers with members’ contact details.

Submit an application

Complete the online application form and upload all required supporting documentation using the below link:

CNSA Survey and Interview Recruitment Application Form

For enquiries about the application process, please contact [email protected].

Open Surveys

Open Surveys

Development and validation of a self-assessment element of practice for haematological, breast and lung cancer care nurses | 

Closed Surveys

2025 Closed Surveys

Optimising Specialised Nursing Care for Women with a Gynaecological Cancer in Australia | See survey link

Evaluation of an online training module for healthcare professionals to address fear of cancer recurrence (FCR) | See survey link

Optimising Specialised Nursing Care for Women with a Gynaecological Cancer in Australia: A Research-Driven Resource | See survey link

Specialist nurses who care for people with cancer | See survey link

Creating resources to support use of a Nursing Equity Assessment Tool (NEAT) in regional healthcare: Seeking input from regional cancer nurses | See survey link

Burnout and work engagement of advanced practice cancer nurses in Australia | See survey link

Insights from Australian oncology nurses regarding current patient education practices | See survey link

Cultural validation of the Nurse Equity Assessment Tool (NEAT): Phase 2 of a modified participatory action research study) | See survey link