Association for Adult Development and Aging
RESEARCH GRANTS – CALL FOR PROPOSALS 2011

Purpose: The purpose for this call for proposals is to fund studies that increase understanding of issues pertaining to adult development and aging. Preference will be given to research that focuses on normative adult developmental phases, stages, and transitions; wellness and positive aging; and/or diversity in adulthood.

Amount of Funding: AADA has allocated $1000 to the Research Committee to support deserving adult developmental research. Two $500 grants will be awarded.

Who May Apply: The funds are available to both professional and student members of AADA. Individuals may submit (or be part of a submission team) for only one proposal. Multiple submissions by any researcher (individually or as part of multiple research teams) will not be accepted. Members of the AADA Board are ineligible to apply.

Proposal Format: Proposals must adhere to the following:
  • Must be typed in 12 point font, double spaced, and have one-inch margins.
  • May be a maximum of 5 pages including a brief budget.
  • References may be added in addition to the 5 page limit.
  • Attachments submitted as part of the proposal beyond the 5 page limit will not be reviewed by the committee.
  • The Application Form, sent as a separate document, is not part of this page count.
  • Submitted documents must be in Microsoft Word. No other formats will be accepted.
  • You must submit via email (as three separate attachments):
* One blind copy of the proposal
* One copy of the proposal with author identification
* Application Form to:

Radha Horton-Parker, AADA Research Committee Co-Chair at rparker@odu.edu
Wendy K. Killam, AADA Research Committee Co-Chair at wkkillam@sfasu.edu.

Please include the phrase ‘AADA Research Grant’ in your email subject line.

All proposals will be included in the final determination of awards if received by March 1, 2011. Recipients will be notified by March 15, 2011.

Recommended Proposal Outline:

  • Rationale
    ◆ Methodology
    ◆ Ethical considerations
    ◆ Budget
    ◆ Plan for Dissemination
    ◆ References

Evaluation Criteria: Research proposals will be evaluated by a panel of reviewers using the following criteria:

a. Qualifications of the Researcher(s):
  • The principal researcher and all additional researchers must be regular or student members of AADA.
b. Quality of the Proposed Research:
Proposed topic is within the scope of adult development and aging, with the research question centered on adult developmental phases, stages and transitions, issues arising in adulthood, or the training of counselors who will work with adults (25 pts. possible).
  • Proposed topic is relevant to adult development as evidenced by a well-organized, succinct literature review, including diversity, multicultural, or social justice implications (25 pts. possible).
    ◆ The research methodology is well detailed, appropriate for the research question, and follows accepted practice for quantitative, qualitative, or mixed-methods methods (25 pts. possible).
    ◆ The proposal addresses ethical standards for research with human subjects (5 pts. possible).
c. Financial Need:
Clear, itemized, and research-focused budget: The budget for the research project is sound given the methods and scope of the proposed project. Only expenses budgeted for conducting the study will be considered; presentation expenses will not be considered. Other funds being used to support the project must be disclosed in the budget (15 pts. possible).
  • Funds may not be used for time compensation, such as GA work, unless you provide the employee with a 1099 Form submitted to the IRS. The budget may include payment for time if the recipient (e.g., transcription company, statistical consultant) accounts for the self-employment or business income and provides a receipt. Receipts must be maintained by the Primary Researcher and made available should AADA request the records.
d. Plan for Dissemination: The proposal must contain a clear, feasible, and appropriate plan for dissemination of research findings. As a condition of the acceptance of the grant award, the researcher is required to complete one of the following by October 30th of the year subsequent to receiving the award (5 pts. possible):
  • Propose to present the research results as a poster session or educational session at the ACA World Conference, ACES National or Regional Conference, or AADA National Conference;
    ◆ Submit the manuscript of the research results to a refereed journal for publication consideration.
    ◆ Acknowledgment of Support and Agreement: The researcher will include an acknowledgment of AADA’s financial support of the project in all reports, presentations, or publications related to the supported project.

Deadline for Submission: The deadline for submission of grant award applications is March 1, 2011.

Recipients will be notified by March 15, 2011. Recognition of recipients will occur at the AADA Brunch during the ACA convention in New Orleans, LA, March 25, 2011.

Requests for further information should be directed to the committee co-chairs: Radha Horton-Parker, AADA Research Committee Co-Chair at rparker@odu.edu and Wendy K. Killam, AADA Research Committee Co-Chair at wkkillam@sfasu.edu.