SFBTA Research Award Guidlines and Application Procedures
SFBTA Student Research Award Announcement and Application
The guiding principle behind the award is it will serve the mission of the Association to foster the growth of the approach by encouraging original research in Solution-Focused (SF) practices, and to support students who wish to study SF practices.
Award:
The award will be for $2,500, for use to support an ongoing or proposed Doctoral or Master's degree project where SF practices are either the focus or investigated. Priority will be given to research which supports the evidence-basis of SF practices, mechanisms of change research, or other research which could directly or indirectly investigate the effectiveness of SF practices. It is expected that the researcher will disseminate the findings via publications, presentations, etc
Eligibility:
Any graduate student in any discipline engaging in SF research is eligible for this award. Priority will be given to students who have a high probability of completing their projects. This determination will be based on many factors, such as previous research experience, access to an appropriate sample, other institutional support, etc.
Application Procedures:
Those interested in applying for this award should submit via email an Application-Proposal, not to exceed 5 single space pages (excluding vita or supporting documents), which include the following:
- Name and complete contact information of applicant
- Title and one paragraph summary of proposed/current study
- A detailed description of the proposed/current study, including:
- Statement of the Problem
- Previous research (brief literature review) that has been done in the area
- Purpose of this study
- Methods, procedures, and analysis to be/being used
- Significance of the study to the SF field
- Plans for dissemination
- What the grant funds will be used for
- Qualifications of the applicant, including current vita; and if appropriate, evidence of support, such as a letter, from any collaborating group or agency
Award Decision:
The Application-Proposals will be reviewed by the SFBTA Research Committee, who will make the final decision on the award. 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 and likelihood of the project being completed and disseminated
- Likelihood of the findings being disseminated via publications and presentations
- Significance to the field
Deadlines and Announcement of Award:
The Application-Proposal must be received by SFBTA by June 7, 2010. The recipient of the award will be notified by August 31st, and the official announcement will be made at the SFBTA Conference in Banff, Canada in November 2010, and presented to the recipient at the Awards Ceremony. The funds will be made available immediately after the Conference.
For further information, or to submit Application-Proposals, please contact:
Terry S. Trepper, Ph.D.
Chair,
SFBTA Research Committee
Professor of Psychology
Purdue University Calumet
2200 169th St.
Hammond, IN 46323
trepper@calumet.purdue.edu
219-989-2541 phone
708-782-2021 fax
SFBTA Research Award Announcement and Application
The guiding principle behind the award is it will serve the mission of the Association to foster the growth of the approach by encouraging original research in Solution-Focused (SF) practices.
Award:
The award will be for $5,000, for use to support an ongoing or proposed project where SF practices are either the focus or investigated. Priority will be given to research which supports the evidence-basis of SF practices, mechanisms of change research, or other research which could directly or indirectly investigate the effectiveness of SF practices. It is expected that the researcher will disseminate the findings via publications, presentations, etc.
Eligibility:
Any person engaging in SF research. Priority will be given to investigators who have a high probability of completing their projects. This determination will be based on many factors, such as previous research experience, access to an appropriate sample, other institutional support, etc. Non-academic clinicians who have a research component to their practice, or have the interest and ability to conduct research are encouraged to apply.
Application Procedures:
Those interested in applying for this award should submit via email, an Application-Proposal not to exceed five pages, which include the following:
- Name and complete contact information of applicant
- Title and one paragraph summary of proposed/current study
- A detailed description of the proposed/current study, including:
- Statement of the Problem
- Previous research (brief literature review) that has been done in the area
- Purpose of this study
- Methods, procedures, and analysis to be/being used
- Significance of the study to the SF field
- Dissemination plans
- What the grant funds will be used for
- Qualifications of the applicant, including current vita; and if appropriate, evidence of support, such as a letter, from any collaborating group or agency
Award Decision:
The Application-Proposals will be reviewed by the SFBTA Research Committee, who will make the final decision on the award. 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 investigator and likelihood of the project being completed
- Likelihood of the findings being disseminated via publications and presentations
- Significance to the field
Deadlines and Announcement of Award:
The Application-Proposal must be received by SFBTA by June 1, 2010. The recipient of the award will be notified by August 31st, and the official announcement will be made at the SFBTA Conference in Banff, Canada in November 2010, and presented to the recipient at the Awards Ceremony. The funds will be made available immediately after the Conference.
For further information, or to submit Application-Proposals, please contact:
Terry S. Trepper, Ph.D.
Chair,
SFBTA Research Committee
Professor of Psychology
Purdue University Calumet
2200 169th St.
Hammond, IN 46323
trepper@calumet.purdue.edu
219-989-2541 phone
708-782-2021 fax