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Research Prizes and GrantsDuring the past three years, three donors offered money to The Society for Pastoral Counselling Research to support research in pastoral care and counselling. These donations, in keeping with the intent of the donors, are awarded in terms of research prizes and research grants. Research PrizesIn May, 2001, the Executive of the Society for Pastoral Counselling Research (SPCR) established two Research Prizes, namely, the Hamilton Health Science Chaplaincy (HHSC) Dissertation Prize and the John Wells Research Prize (Formerly called the SPCR Research Prize). These Prizes are presented in conjunction with the SPCR Research Awards. HHSC Dissertation PrizeRev. John O’Connor, M.Div., manager of Chaplaincy, Hamilton Health Sciences Corporation, took the initiative to establish a Dissertation Prize. The prize, worth five hundred dollars, is to be presented in conjunction with the SPCR Dissertation Award. The prize is to be called the HHSC Dissertation Prize. Rev. O’Connor has committed to offer the prize for five years, beginning May, 2001. In the absence of a Dissertation Award, the Dissertation Prize is offered to any one of the other three Research Awards (See heading, Research Awards). John Wells Research PrizeThe John Wells Research Prize, worth five hundred dollars, is to be given to the recipient of the Junior, Senior or Distinguished Career Research Award. Mr. John Wells has committed to offer the prize for five years beginning May, 2001. The research prize will be given annually in conjunction with one of the three Research Awards just mentioned. The designation of this prize for either of the Research Awards is left to the discretion of the SPCR Executive. Research GrantsIn May, 2003, the Executive of the Society for Pastoral Counselling Research established two Research Grants, namely, Dr. Kevin Smith Grant and the St. Joseph’s Grant. These research grants were made possible through a donation from the St. Joseph’s Hospital, Hamilton, Ontario. This occurred through the initiative of Dr. Kevin Smith, the Chief Executive Officer of St. Joseph’s hospital. Dr. Smith, in the name of the hospital, has committed $1000 per year for five years beginning May, 2003. This money is split evenly for the two awards, each of which is worth $500. These research grants are awarded for ongoing research projects and are awarded at the Annual Conference of the Society which usually takes place in May. The Dr. Kevin Smith GrantThis grant of $500 is given for ongoing research in spirituality, counselling and health. This grant is available to any person engaged in ongoing research in spirituality, counselling and health. The researcher in person applies for this grant. This entails submitting a written proposal of the research, which has been approved by an institution, to the President of the Society. The proposal will be reviewed by the Awards Committee in relationship to the intent of the donor and SPCR research standards. St. Joseph GrantThe St. Joseph Grant, worth $500, is given for ongoing research in spiritual care, that is, to a person who is engaged in both research and the provision of pastoral care, particularly in a hospital setting. The researcher in person applies for this grant. This involves submitting a written proposal of the research, which has been approved by an institution, to the President of the Society. The proposal will be reviewed by the Awards Committee in relationship to the intent of the donor and SPCR research standards.
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