Research Funding Initiative 



The Center has established a funding program open to CUSSW faculty, doctoral students and JBFCS professional staff. Funding is available to support a limited number of small-scale research studies that will lead to subsequent applications for external funding. Priority is given to studies involving a collaboration between CUSSW faculty, doctoral students and JBFCS staff. Proposed budgets should not exceed $5,000. Priority areas are:  Studies examining using research in practice 

Studies of practice in a managed care context 

Studies of social work practice outcomes  

Studies of family violence and practice 
The intent of this initiative is to stimulate research identified as important by faculty, doctoral students and agency professional staff. Therefore, applications in other research areas may be considered. Applications are reviewed by the Center’s Professional Advisory Committee which includes CUSSW faculty and JBFCS staff. Applicants first submit a brief concept paper. Investigators submitting competitive concept papers are invited to submit a proposal.