The American Foundation for Research and Consumer Education in Social Work Regulation (“Foundation”) is a 501(c)3 organization that supports efforts to explore the ways in which
professional social work regulation impacts the profession and the public it serves. The
Foundation has launched a grant program to sponsor research in one or more of five areas:
- Social Work Regulation and Consumer Protection; Efficacy of the Continuing Education Model;
- Knowledge and Understanding of Licensure among Social Workers, Social Work Students,
- Social Work Faculty, and Consumers;
- Best Practices/Case Studies for Effecting Regulatory Change; and
- Analysis of Complaints against Social Workers.
Funding |
The Foundation may award up to two $10,000 grants and one $25,000 grant to successful research proposals.
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Timelines |
The $10,000 grants require an 18-month completion deadline; the $25,000 project must be completed in 24 months.
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Awards decisions |
The Foundation will make grant decisions in July 2009. Research would begin immediately following announcement of grant decisions.
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Eligibility |
Social work faculty, students, members and staff of regulatory boards or provincial colleges in the United States and Canada may apply for grants.
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Review criteria |
In reviewing grant requests, the following issues will be considered: scope of proposed research (US, Canadian, international); quality of proposed research; likelihood that research can be completed within deadlines; publication potential for research; ability of research to be generalized to one or more facets of social work practice regulation.
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How to apply |
Contact the Association of Social Work Boards (info@aswb.org) for application materials.
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Application deadline |
May 31, 2009 |
Download the RFP
Download the application
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