Centennial Scholars Research Grant was created in honor of the Association’s 100th anniversary. The fund that supports the Centennial Scholars Research Grant was established in 2008, thanks to challenge grants given by AAFCS Past Presidents Peggy Meszaros and Sharon Nickols.
Stimulating new and needed research advances the application of family and consumer sciences concepts and the study of the profession itself. In order for members to carry out the mission of AAFCS, a scientific basis for practice is critical; thus, the AAFCS Centennial Scholars Research Grant was created to fund research, which will be shared with AAFCS members and used to promote the AAFCS mission.
There are no restrictions on the research method to be employed, but three areas will have priority for consideration:
- Research focusing on elements of the family and consumer sciences body of knowledge, incorporating the holistic, integrative nature of the field.
- Research on the history and contributions of the profession and of the American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences.
- Trends and issues affecting the family and consumer sciences profession.