Cognella Academic Publishing Sponsors the Society for Social Work and Research Community-Research Partnership Award

New award program recognizes collaborative research between social work researchers and community partners

San Diego, CA – September 23, 2024 – Cognella is delighted to announce its sponsorship of the Society for Social Work and Research (SSWR) Community-Research Partnership Award. This new award program honors collaborative research between social work researchers and community partners working together to advance community science to address complex social problems.

Submissions will be accepted through October 28, 2024, and the inaugural award will be presented at the 2025 SSWR Conference, January 15 – 19, in Seattle, Washington.

Only SSRW members may submit nominations. The lead social work researcher must be a member of SSWR; however, the lead community partner does not need to be a member. Learn more about the SSWR Community-Research Partnership Award and submit a nomination: https://sswr.org/awards/

“This award program has been years in the making. We couldn’t be more excited to help SSWR recognize those tackling social issues and promoting social justice through collaboration, thought leadership, and cutting-edge research,” said Kassie Graves, Cognella Publisher for Social Work, Counseling, and Human Services. “As an academic publisher, we understand the urgent need for creative partnerships and research-based solutions in social work. We hope this award program will inspire those in the profession to lead us into a more equitable and just future through research-based practices and community building.”

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About the Society for Social Work and Research (SSWR)

The Society for Social Work and Research advances, disseminates, and translates research that addresses issues of social work practice and policy and promotes a diverse, just, and equitable society. SSWR works collaboratively with a number of other organizations that are committed to improving support for research among social workers.

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