NCFR Olson Grant: Bridging Research, Theory, and Practice
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NCFR Olson Grant: Bridging Research, Theory, and Practice supports NCFR members’ Family Science projects that connect research and theory with practice to address real-world issues affecting families.
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Funder: National Council on Family Relations
Due Dates (Anticipated): April 2027 (Proposal deadline)
Funding Amounts: $10,000 grant awarded annually
Summary: Supports NCFR members’ Family Science projects that bridge research, theory, and practice to address real-world family issues.
Key Information: The PI must maintain NCFR membership and work for a 501(c)(3) or tax-exempt university.
Description
The National Council on Family Relations (NCFR) and David H. Olson, Ph.D., sponsor this annual grant to support creative contributions to Family Science that connect research, theory, and practice. First awarded in 2020, the program advances NCFR’s commitment to applying rigorous research and theory to real-world issues affecting people and families.
Priority goes to projects related to the Circumplex Model of Couples and Families or the PREPARE/ENRICH Program, particularly research using the FACES IV assessment, Clinical Rating Scale, or PREPARE/ENRICH couple database. The Circumplex Model examines flexibility, cohesion, and communication; PREPARE/ENRICH supports premarital education and marriage counseling. Review considers research quality, creative contributions to the discipline, and diversity, equity, and inclusion.
