Eligibility
Graduate students in any disciplines, clinicians engaging in research focusing on SFBT, post-doctoral fellows, and junior faculty who are in their first three years past graduation are eligible for this award. The SFBTA Research award will give priority to applicants who have a high probability of completing their projects. This determination will be based on many factors, including but not limited to the significance of the study, rigor of the research design, previous research or practice experience, access to an appropriate sample, and other institutional support. In addition, priority will be given to applicants who will conduct the research study in the U.S. or Canada.
Proposal Outline
Applicants should submit a proposal with the following content:
- Name and complete contact information of applicant
- Title and one paragraph description of the proposed/current study
- A detailed description of the proposed/current study, including:
- Statement of the problem
- Previous research in the area
- Purpose of this study
- Methods, procedures, and analysis to be/being used
- Significance of the study to the SFBT field
- A detailed description/outline of how the grant funds will be used
- Qualifications of the applicant
Criteria for Assessment
- Appropriateness and significance of the study to solution-focused brief therapy and in meeting the goals of the Solution Focused Brief Therapy Association (SFBTA).
- Appropriateness of the methods, procedures, and analysis to the proposed goals of the study.
- Qualifications of the applicant.
- Likelihood of the project being completed and disseminated.
Proposal Outline
Conditions of Acceptance
- Submit a Study Report in the form of a 1-page infographic or poster to the chair and co-chair of the Research Committee, Dr. Taylor Yates at yatesh@uncw.edu and Dr. Cynthia Franklin at cfranklin@austin.utexas.edu upon the completion of the study.
- Disseminate and present findings of the study at the Research Day of the SFBTA Conference in 2026 or 2027. Recipients can first present the preliminary findings of their study at the Research Day of the 2026 SFBTA Conference if the study is still in progress. chair
Submit Your Proposal
Mo Yee Lee, PhD
SFBTA Research Award Committee
Professor & PhD Program Director
College of Social Work, The Ohio State University
440B Stillman Hall, 1947 College Road, Columbus, OH43210
Phone: 614-292-9910