January 11, 2013  || Vol. 5, Issue 2
SWRnet provides a weekly update about new research funding opportunities, calls for papers and proposals, conferences and trainings, new data and research, and news for the social work research community. 

We encourage our 3500+ subscribers to submit postings to be included to help us stay relevant to the broad range of social work research interests. Please use the submit button above or email us directly at [email protected].
Spread the word! Forward this email to colleagues and students using the link at the bottom of the page.

Thank you for your continued support!
subscribe button                                  submit button
Funding OpportunitiesFunding   
Partnerships to Demonstrate the Effectiveness of Supportive Housing for Youth Involved in the Child Welfare System
Deadline: May 20, 2013 (forecasted)
The purpose of this funding opportunity announcement (FOA) is to serve though supportive housing models youth in foster care or young adults formerly in foster care, including young people who are now parenting children of their own. Community-linked services, as specified in CAPTA, will be provided to youth through the local implementation of the supportive housing services. Expected outcomes are: a reduction in child welfare system contacts, reduction in child maltreatment, child removals, and foster care placements for the children of young adults formerly in foster care. Additional outcomes are expected for young adults formerly in foster care including a reduction in substance abuse and mental health issues, a reduction in housing instability, and an increase in overall well-bring. Click here for more information.

 

Leveraging Existing Natural Experiments to Advance the Health of People with Severe Mental Illness (R24)
Deadline: March 11, 2013
(National Institutes of Health)
People with severe mental illness (SMI) die from the same causes as those in the general population, e.g., heart disease, diabetes, cancer, stroke, and pulmonary disease. However, these diseases are more common in people with SMI and lead to earlier death. The modifiable health risk factors that contribute to these diseases--smoking, obesity, hypertension, metabolic disorder, substance use, low physical activity, poor fitness and diet--are also more common and have an earlier onset in people with SMI. Iatrogenic effects of psychiatric medications, which may include weight gain and metabolic disorder, add to these health risks. Effective interventions to reduce these common modifiable health risk factors exist for the general population. Click here for more information. 

 

Small Grants for New Investigators to Promote Diversity in Health-Related Research (R03)
Deadline: September 7, 2015
The purpose of this funding opportunity announcement (FOA) is to provide support for New Investigators from backgrounds nationally underrepresented in biomedical research to conduct small research projects in the scientific mission areas of the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) and the Office of Dietary Supplements (ODS). The scientific mission areas of the Institutes and Office are: NIDDK -diabetes, endocrinology, metabolism, digestive diseases, hepatology, obesity, nutrition, kidney, urology, or hematology; NIMH factors contributing to mental disorders, the trajectories of mental disorders, pre-emption and treatment of mental disorders, identify and improve interventions for mental illness; and ODS all types of research in which the primary emphasis is the investigation of dietary supplements and/or their ingredients. Click here for more information. 

 

Postdoctoral Fellowship Applications in the Population Sciences
Deadline: February 10, 2013
The purpose of this postdoctoral research training program is to provide rigorous training in the population sciences. The program focuses on five substantive areas:
-Social, Medical, and Economic Demography of Aging
-Population Health and Health Disparities;
-Child and Human Development;
-Family Demography;
-Social and Economic Inequality
We are interested in postdoctoral fellows who use any modern method in their work including (a) Statistical and Mathematical Modeling, (b) Measurement of Biological Processes and Analyses of their Influence, (c) Analyses of Networks and their Influence and (d) Ethnography and Mixed Methods. This postdoctoral fellowship is administered through the Duke Population Research Institute (DuPRI), an interdisciplinary research organization of Duke University. Click here for more information. 
  
Postdoctoral Training Program in Social Work
Deadline: asap 
The Vivian A. and James L. Curtis Research Center at the University of Michigan School of Social Work is seeking candidates for a postdoctoral fellowship. The Curtis Center is a multidisciplinary research support and program evaluation unit with a special emphasis on traditionally under-served populations. This program emphasizes the training and development of social work academicians who can assume leadership roles in research, evaluation, teaching, and service. The selected fellow will partner with a team of externally-funded faculty mentors. The Curtis Center seeks candidates whose research interests and experience cover a range of topics, but we are particularly interested in applicants whose research agendas focus on integrated health and mental health, or aging, or poverty. The University of Michigan provides a rich interdisciplinary environment with seminars, invited lectures, and opportunities for collaboration with faculty across disciplines and departments. The position is paid and includes benefits, including insurance, as well as travel and meeting support. The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer. For immediate consideration and possible interview at the upcoming SSWR conference (January 16-20, 2013), please send CV, writing sample, and 3 reference letters--Attention Dr. Joseph A. Himle, Director, Curtis Research Center to [email protected]. Deadline for applications (CV, writing sample, and 3 references) is March 1, 2013, but applications after that date may be considered.  

 

AGESW Gerontological Social Work Pre-Dissertation Initiative
Deadline: May 1, 2013
The Association for Gerontology Education in Social Work (AGESW), along with support from the Gerontological Association (GSA), will provide support for a cohort of ten social work doctoral students who have completed the first year of doctoral studies. The goal of this program is to support dissertation and career development in gerontological social work research and education. Recipients will receive more than ten hours of programming delivered by nationally recognized experts in gerontological social work research and teaching designed to prepare participants for an academic career in gerontological social work. The Program will be delivered at the 2013 Gerontological Society of America (GSA) conference in New Orleans. Awardees will be selected by the AGESW Pre-Dissertation Advisory Council. Click here for more information. 
CallsCalls    

Call for Papers
Living the Network: Practices of Connecting and Bridging at Work
Colloquium of the European Group for Organizational Studies
Deadline: January 14, 2013 (short paper)
In organizations, people from various cultures and worldviews need to work together to achieve their own and their organization's goals (Armstrong & Cole, 1995; Northcraft et al., 1995). Research has emphasized how networks connect people and bridge various boundaries keeping them apart (Brass et al., 2004; Tichy, 1981). This sub-theme explores networks in organizations from a practice perspective that views organizational networks as something that people do, instead of something that people have. In a practice perspective, structures of meanings, rules and norms are (re-)produced as people adopt, adapt, and improvise practices to address their everyday challenges (Orlikowski, 2002). This approach has often been applied to prescribed procedures and ties of authority and cooperation. Our sub-theme calls for practice-based research on the formation and negotiation of informal ties. Click here for more information.

 

CALL FOR POSTERS
Bridging the Gap: A National Symposium Critical Considerations, Successes & Emerging Ideas
Deadline: February 1, 2013 (extended)
This symposium will draw on the experiences and knowledge of nationally-known faculty, researchers and practitioners to identify critical considerations, successes and emerging ideas to improve the translation of research into practice. We welcome poster abstracts that provide novel ideas, case studies or research addressing this central theme across a variety of practice settings. Please direct submission questions to Danielle Parrish, Ph.D. at [email protected]. Deadline for submissions has been extended to February 1, 2013. Abstracts are limited to 500 words, and can be submitted via email to Evelio Escamilla, Event Coordinator, [email protected]. More information about this event can be found on the event website

 

CALL FOR WORKSHOP SUBMISSIONS
NACSW 63rd ANNUAL CONVENTION AND TRAINING CONFERENCE
Deadline: March 1, 2013
The North American Association of Christians in Social Work (NACSW) announces its 63rd Annual Conference entitled "Social Justice: Contributions of Faith and Spirituality". All participants are encouraged to submit proposals for workshop and poster presentations sensitive to the ethical integration of spirituality, faith and social work practice. Presentation are encouraged that present model integration practices, report on research findings, and/or provide valuable information and insights relevant to the project of integrating spirituality, faith and social work practice. Workshop tracks include: 1. Direct Practice: Individuals, Couples, Families and Children; 2. Human Development, Diversity, and Behavior in the Environment; 3. Direct Practice: Groups and Communities; 4. Administration and Work with Organizations; 5. Public Administration and Policy; 6. Professional Relationships, Values and Ethics; 7. Social Work Education; 8. Social Work Research; 9. Technology & Social Work; 10. Student-Focused; 11. A Christian Perspective on Social Movements; 12. Research and Practice with Ethnically Diverse Populations. All potential presenters are encouraged to contact Jane Hoyt-Oliver ([email protected]) with questions or to discuss ideas for workshop proposal submissions. Click here for complete details.

 

Call for Applications
EARA-SRA Summer School
Deadline: February 1, 2013 (extended)
Since 2008, the European Association for Research on Adolescence (EARA) and the Society for Research on Adolescence (SRA) have jointly organized Summer Schools, which are training grounds for young scholars interested in adolescent development. Originally held by EARA, the Summer Schools have been a tradition since 2001 with generous funding by the Johan Jacobs Foundation. The Summer Schools bring together established researchers, recognized for their expertise and teaching abilities with doctoral students from around the globe for five, intensive days of research training. The training includes exposure to innovative and creative research, as well as workshops focusing on professional skills. The summer schools have given students enthusiasm to search for scientific guidance outside of the borders of their countries and the walls of their universities. Click here for more information.
 
Call for Papers
European Journal of Social Work
Deadline: March 24, 2013 (abstracts)
Travelling Knowledge in Social Work
The travelling of ideas, concepts and programmes and their translation into different contexts is not new in social work, but such transfer of knowledge has intensified and diversified. However, this is not simply a case of the 'best ideas' surfacing and being adopted. Knowledge transfer is selective, channeled and embedded in power relations; certain types of knowledge have attracted more attention than others in the academic, professional, social services and social policy spheres. This special issue aims to explore the interactive ways in which knowledge flows in the social professions - from one country to another, from one organisation to another and between practice and academic settings. Click here for more information. 
Conferences & Trainingsconf
SSWR Annual Conference
January 16-20, 2013
San Diego, CA
The Society for Social Work and Research (SSWR) Annual Conference offers a scientific program that reflects a broad range of research interests, from workshops on the latest quantitative and qualitative research methodologies to symposia featuring studies in child welfare, aging, mental health, welfare reform, substance abuse, and HIV/AIDS. Over 500 symposia, workshop, roundtable, paper and poster presentations. Research methods workshops designed to enhance methods expertise and grant-writing skills and special sessions on research priorities and capacity building that target cutting-edge topics vital to contemporary social work research. Click here for more information.
 
Mass incarceration and its effects on population health and health disparities
April 4-5, 2013
Ann Arbor, MI
An impressive body of research has documented the connection between skyrocketing rates of incarceration and the concurrent growth of social inequality in the US. New research at the intersection of mass incarceration and population health suggests that incarceration affects the health, not only of ex-prisoners, but of their families and broader communities. Yet these findings rarely enter the population health and health disparities discourse. Through presentations and panel discussions, the event will address the important but overlooked link between racialized mass incarceration and racial disparities in health. Although this is a free event, registration is required. The deadline for on-line registration is March 27, 2013. Click here for more information. 
Research Publications & Data Resourcesdata    

NEPH Tracking Network Releases Health Behavior, Community Design, and Climate Data
(From the ASPH Friday Letter)
The National Environmental Public Health (NEPH) Tracking Network has just released new data additions related to health behaviors, community design, and climate change. A new Health Behaviors module is now available. When examining chronic diseases and their potential connection to the environment, it is important to consider other health risk factors that could play a role in their development. Four personal behaviors that can impact chronic diseases are:
-lack of physical activity,
-poor nutrition,
-tobacco use, and
-excessive alcohol consumption.
The Tracking Network currently provides health behavior data on the number and percentage of adults who smoke. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) plans to add data on other health behaviors to the Tracking Network soon. Data on Access to Parks is also new to the Community Design module of the Tracking Network. Parks are an important part of a community. This data will provide a better picture of the access people have to places where they can participate in physical activity. These data can be used to understand how improving access to healthy community places, such as parks, may increase physical activity among community members. Click here for more information.

News & Noticesnews  
Statement by NIH Director Francis S. Collins, M.D., Ph.D., on opportunities for advancing LGBT health research
January 4, 2013
In March 2011, the Institute of Medicine issued its report of the NIH commissioned study on The Health of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender People: Building a Foundation for Better Understanding . At that time, I asked the NIH institutes, centers, and offices (ICOs) to form the NIH LGBT Research Coordinating Committee (RCC). I charged this committee to consider carefully the report's recommendations and to suggest strategies for how the ICOs can support research to increase the knowledge base for promoting the health of the LGBT community. I am pleased to say that the RCC has fulfilled their charge. I thank them for their thoughtful analysis of the NIH portfolio on LGBT research and for identifying several important opportunities for promoting research and knowledge in LGBT health. The NIH is now developing a multi-pronged plan to implement a number of these opportunities to extend and advance the knowledge base for promoting LGBT health. Click here for more information.
Francis S. Collins, M.D., Ph.D.
Director, National Institutes of Health
About SWRnet
Formerly known as the IASWR Listserv, SWRnet (Social Work Research Network) was launched in October 2009 to continue serving the social work research community by providing regular updates on funding opportunities, calls for papers, conference deadlines and newly published research.

 

Help others subscribe by forwarding these announcements using the Forward to a Colleague function at the end of the email.
BU Master Logo

Sponsored by the BU School of Social Work

 

www.bu.edu/ssw

Requests to post announcements related to social work research can be submitted to [email protected]. Please contact us with questions or comments.

 

Contact:

Doctoral Candidate, Interdisciplinary Sociology & Social Welfare Policy
Associate Professor

Boston University School of Social Work