Ruth G. McRoy, Jerry P. Flanzer, and Joan Levy Zlotnik
- Published in print:
- 2012
- Published Online:
- May 2012
- ISBN:
- 9780195399646
- eISBN:
- 9780199932757
- Item type:
- chapter
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
- DOI:
- 10.1093/acprof:oso/9780195399646.003.0004
- Subject:
- Social Work, Research and Evaluation
Chapter Four focuses on the action steps and grant-writing strategies that can be employed by individual faculty members or by research teams to develop a fundable research portfolio. The chapter ...
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Chapter Four focuses on the action steps and grant-writing strategies that can be employed by individual faculty members or by research teams to develop a fundable research portfolio. The chapter focuses as well on the process of developing research expertise, receiving and providing mentoring, and gives an overview of the special roles of the dean or director as well as the research administrator in the process of pursuing research grants. The chapter concludes with helpful hints for developing research grants and applying for funding.Less
Chapter Four focuses on the action steps and grant-writing strategies that can be employed by individual faculty members or by research teams to develop a fundable research portfolio. The chapter focuses as well on the process of developing research expertise, receiving and providing mentoring, and gives an overview of the special roles of the dean or director as well as the research administrator in the process of pursuing research grants. The chapter concludes with helpful hints for developing research grants and applying for funding.
Ruth G. McRoy, Jerry P. Flanzer, and Joan Levy Zlotnik
- Published in print:
- 2012
- Published Online:
- May 2012
- ISBN:
- 9780195399646
- eISBN:
- 9780199932757
- Item type:
- book
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
- DOI:
- 10.1093/acprof:oso/9780195399646.001.0001
- Subject:
- Social Work, Research and Evaluation
McRoy, Flanzer and Zlotnik (and contributing author Lewis) in Building Research Culture and Infrastructure Tools for Social Workers provide information for social work schools and ...
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McRoy, Flanzer and Zlotnik (and contributing author Lewis) in Building Research Culture and Infrastructure Tools for Social Workers provide information for social work schools and departments at various levels of research capacity, to not only examine or re-examine their research climate and culture, but to also assess their readiness to further enhance their research environment. A summary of the historical background of the development of social work research in colleges and universities is provided as well as very specific resources and tips for enhancing involvement of BSW, MSW and PhD social work faculty in research. The authors report on the current climate and status of research infrastructures and enterprise in social work education programs, weaving in information provided by faculty, deans and research administrators, obtained through a questionnaire and interview process. Faculty scenarios illustrating barriers to achieving their research funding goals are addressed along with current examples of specific steps to address these barriers at selected universities. Clear differences between PhD and non-PhD granting institutions in the types of opportunities and strategies for engaging in research, and related issues of financing and administrative support are addressed. Practical tips for grant writing, and seeking federal, state and foundation support make this book not only a guide for building research infrastructure for faculty, deans and university administrators, but it is also a good “ how to” resource for seeking research support itself. Less
McRoy, Flanzer and Zlotnik (and contributing author Lewis) in Building Research Culture and Infrastructure Tools for Social Workers provide information for social work schools and departments at various levels of research capacity, to not only examine or re-examine their research climate and culture, but to also assess their readiness to further enhance their research environment. A summary of the historical background of the development of social work research in colleges and universities is provided as well as very specific resources and tips for enhancing involvement of BSW, MSW and PhD social work faculty in research. The authors report on the current climate and status of research infrastructures and enterprise in social work education programs, weaving in information provided by faculty, deans and research administrators, obtained through a questionnaire and interview process. Faculty scenarios illustrating barriers to achieving their research funding goals are addressed along with current examples of specific steps to address these barriers at selected universities. Clear differences between PhD and non-PhD granting institutions in the types of opportunities and strategies for engaging in research, and related issues of financing and administrative support are addressed. Practical tips for grant writing, and seeking federal, state and foundation support make this book not only a guide for building research infrastructure for faculty, deans and university administrators, but it is also a good “ how to” resource for seeking research support itself.
Fabricio E. Balcazar and Yolanda Suarez-Balcazar
- Published in print:
- 2017
- Published Online:
- May 2017
- ISBN:
- 9780190457938
- eISBN:
- 9780190457945
- Item type:
- chapter
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
- DOI:
- 10.1093/acprof:oso/9780190457938.003.0020
- Subject:
- Psychology, Clinical Psychology
Grant writing is an important component of a community psychologist’s career, whether in academia or independent practice. Getting funds to support research projects, secure contracts or to assist ...
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Grant writing is an important component of a community psychologist’s career, whether in academia or independent practice. Getting funds to support research projects, secure contracts or to assist community agencies in expanding or continuing programs and services is a critical skill. This chapter discusses the roles of grant writing in community psychologists’ careers, the main types of grants available, the main sources of grant funding, basic principles of proposal writing, and some ethical considerations about grant writing. The authors also explain 12 basic principles of proposal writing in some detail in order to inform the readers of the main components of the process. The authors recommend that graduate programs in community psychology should consider a grant writing class where students can have the experience of grant writing, perhaps as a service to local agencies.Less
Grant writing is an important component of a community psychologist’s career, whether in academia or independent practice. Getting funds to support research projects, secure contracts or to assist community agencies in expanding or continuing programs and services is a critical skill. This chapter discusses the roles of grant writing in community psychologists’ careers, the main types of grants available, the main sources of grant funding, basic principles of proposal writing, and some ethical considerations about grant writing. The authors also explain 12 basic principles of proposal writing in some detail in order to inform the readers of the main components of the process. The authors recommend that graduate programs in community psychology should consider a grant writing class where students can have the experience of grant writing, perhaps as a service to local agencies.
Barbara M. Tagg
- Published in print:
- 2013
- Published Online:
- May 2015
- ISBN:
- 9780199920686
- eISBN:
- 9780190268350
- Item type:
- chapter
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
- DOI:
- 10.1093/acprof:osobl/9780199920686.003.0006
- Subject:
- Music, Performing Practice/Studies
This chapter suggests ways a nonprofit children’s choir or youth choir organization can successfully navigate the financial world. When a new choir is established, artistic planning should be ...
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This chapter suggests ways a nonprofit children’s choir or youth choir organization can successfully navigate the financial world. When a new choir is established, artistic planning should be accompanied by responsible financial planning while a solid financial structure is necessary to sustain it. Managing balance sheets, revenue streams, grant writings, audits, and annual budgets is important in securing a strong financial structure for the choral organization. The founding director will likely have a good understanding of what specific resources will be needed because he knows what the vision will be for the choir.Less
This chapter suggests ways a nonprofit children’s choir or youth choir organization can successfully navigate the financial world. When a new choir is established, artistic planning should be accompanied by responsible financial planning while a solid financial structure is necessary to sustain it. Managing balance sheets, revenue streams, grant writings, audits, and annual budgets is important in securing a strong financial structure for the choral organization. The founding director will likely have a good understanding of what specific resources will be needed because he knows what the vision will be for the choir.
