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Research Committee

The Research Committee acts as a liaison between GASP and the prospective researchers, providing information about conducting research with GASP and providing support and expertise in order to help ensure a smooth and productive outcome. A Research Review Committee, made up of the Research Chairperson, the president-elect, and one other ad-hoc member appointed by the president, will consider proposed research and will advise the executive board, who will approve or disapprove the research.

GASP offers financial assistance for research deemed appropriate in helping to meet research needs in the field of school psychology. Aleada Lee Tarver is the chairperson of the GASP Research Committee.

Aleda can assist you if you have a proposal for research. Student members are especially encouraged to apply for assistance with thesis and dissertation expenses. 

Proposals should  be addressed  to :

  Aleda Lee Tarver
  111 Plainsmen Hills Lane
  Auburn, AL 36830

 

General Research Guidelines

Proposal Specifics

Those interested in conducting research with GASP should submit a letter of request and a one page abstract of the proposed research to the Chair of the Research Committee. The abstract should include:

  • reasons for the study

  • methods of conducting the study

  • the extent to which GASP members will be involved in the study

  • the nature of assistance is requested from GASP

  • an estimated budget (if applicable)

If the research is approved, a letter of agreement will be drafted between GASP and the researcher(s) requiring the results of the research be furnished to GASP as soon as they are available.

Approved researchers, who plan to distribute surveys or conduct research at a GASP conference, are required to coordinate their activities with the research committee and the conference committee chairpersons at least two months in advance of the conference.

A limited amount of funds are available to GASP members who apply for funding. The funds are awarded on a first come, first served basis and recipients are required to sign a contract agreeing to share their findings with the general membership via the GASP Dialogue (published quarterly) or conference presentation within one year of the award of funds. Time extensions will be considered under reasonable circumstances by formal request sent to the research chair and approved by the research committee.

 

 

PROPOSAL SPECIFICS


Proposal Deadlines

First Round of Research Proposals due October 1.

Proposals will be reviewed and decisions announced by November 15.

If funding is still available, the Second Round of proposals will be due January 1.

Proposals will be reviewed and decisions announced by February 15.


Funded proposals

Grant recipients will be contacted by email once decisions are made.

Recipients will be mailed a contract that needs to be completed in order to receive funding.

Recipients will have one year to complete research. Extensions are granted if needed. The principal investigator will need to contact the Research Chair in writing to apply for an extension.

Recipients will be required by contract to either submit an article to the GASP Dialogue summarizing the results of the funded project or to present at a GASP conference. Recipients will be contacted by the Research Chair regarding his/her preference.

Principal Investigators will not be eligible for additional funding until either the above requirements are met.

GASP should be recognized as the funding source in any presentations or articles submitted.
 


Proposal Components

Overview of Project - 1 page summarizing the project purpose and study. Include how the GASP membership will be involved in this project if appropriate.

Research Rationale for the Proposal - maximum of 2 pages including literature review, rationale of the study, theoretical basis of the study and the potential contribution of this research to school psychology practice.

Research Questions - maximum of 1 page

Methodology - maximum of 2 pages describing participants and recruitment procedures, methods of data collection (i.e., instruments) and procedures including a proposed timeline for conducting and completing all aspects (e.g., data collection, data entry, data analysis) of the research

Compatibility with GASP mission - 1 paragraph

Availability of Other Funding Sources - 1 paragraph

Personnel - 1 paragraph describing personnel to be included in all aspects of the project

Budget - maximum 1 page

Appendix - including any supporting documents (e.g., interview questions, instruments) and a brief vita (2 page) for each principal investigator



 

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