2011 SFBTA Research Awards

Announcement and Application
The SFBTA Research Awards are aimed at fostering the growth of the Solution-Focused Brief Therapy by encouraging original research in solution-focused practices, and to support students or practitioners who wish to study solution-focused practices. The inclusion of practitioners is an effort to bridge the gap between research and practice in advancing knowledge of Solution-Focused Brief Therapy.

Award

There will be five $2,500 Research Awards available to support ongoing or proposed studies conducted by doctoral or master level students or practitioners where SF practices are the focus of their work. Priority will be given to research, which supports the evidence-base of SF practices, mechanisms of change research, or other research, which could directly or indirectly investigate the effectiveness of SF practices.

Eligibility

Any graduate student in any discipline or practitioner engaging in SF research is eligible for this award. Priority will be given to students or practitioners who have a high probability of completing their projects. This determination will be based on many factors, including but are not limited to the significance of the study, rigor of the design, previous research or practice experience, access to an appropriate sample, other institutional support, etc.

Application Procedures

Those interested in applying for this award should submit an Application Proposal, which should include the following:
•    Name and complete contact information of applicant
•    Title and one paragraph description of proposed/current study
•    A detailed description of the proposed/current study, including:
1.    Statement of the Problem
2.    Previous research in the area
3.    Purpose of this study
4.    Methods, procedures, and analysis to be/being used
5.    Significance of the study to the SF field
6.    A detailed description/outline of how the grant funds will be used
•    Qualifications of the applicant, including current vita.

Award Decision

The SFBTA Research Committee, who will make the final decision on the award, will review the Application Proposals. The award decision will be based on the following criteria:
•    Appropriateness of the study to the SF field and in meeting the goals of the SFBTA
•    Appropriateness of the methods, procedures, and analysis to the proposed goals of the study
•    Qualifications of the student or practitioner and the likelihood of the project being completed and disseminated
•    Significance to the field
Deadlines and Announcement of Award

All Application Proposals must be received by the SFBTA by September 1, 2011. The recipient of the award will be notified by September 30, 2011, and the official announcement will be made at the SFBTA Conference in Bakersfield, CA, November 9-14, 2011. The funds will be made available immediately after the Conference.

For further information, or to submit Application Proposals, please contact:

Mo Yee Lee, Ph.D.
SFBTA Research Committee
Professor
College of Social Work
The Ohio State University
340B Stillman Hall
1947 College Road
Columbus, OH43210
Phone: 614-292-9910
Fax:     614-292-6940
e-mail: lee.355@osu.edu