Current Projects The Buffalo Center for Social Research assists researchers in generating grant proposals that are successfully supported through a variety of external funding sources.
These sources include international, national, state and local funders who provide vital financial support underwriting critical research in a wide range of areas. The Western New York community provides a diverse variety of opportunities for researchers to partner with agencies and institutions, enhancing the viability and relevance of grant applications as evidenced by the current projects.
Behavioral, Physical and Mental Health
Erie County Need Assessment of Violent Extremism Preparedness for Behavioral Health Professionals
A Strategic University Collaboration to Assess the Long-Term Impact of Integrity Partners PI: Catherine Dulmus , PhD Sponsor: Integrity Partners for Behavioral Health IPA Inc. Funds received: $1,940,451 Timeline: 4/1/2020 – 6/30/2025
BHWET : Interprofessional Education and Training in Underserved Integrated Care Settings PI: Yu-Ping Chang , PhD Co-I: Laura Lewis , PhD Sponsor: Health Resources and Services Administration School of Social Work Funds received: $192,000 Timeline: 9/1/2021 - 6/30/2025
Fellowship for Rebecca Rasnake: Health Policy Research Scholars Cohort Seven - 2023 PI: Rebecca Rasnake Mentor: Annette Semanchin Jones , PhD Sponsor: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation School of Social Work Funds received: $124,000 Timeline: 9/1/2023 - 8/31/2027
Child Welfare and Family Services; Children and Youth
Memorandum of Understanding: Children, Youth and Families, Mental Health Evidence-Based Practice Project PI: Kathleen Heim, LMSW Sponsor: Living Opportunities of DePaul, DePaul Community Services Inc. Funds received: $189,829 Timeline: 1/1/2024 - 12/31/2024
Emerging Technologies and Computational Methods
Explorations: Refugees & Underprivileged Students Experiential Learning in Emerging STEM Technologies PI: Sreyasee Das Bhattacharjee, PhD Co-PI: Wooksoo Kim , PhD Sponsor: National Science Foundation Funds received: $247,047 Timeline: 7/15/2024 - 6/30/2027
Collaborative Research: SAI-R: Integrative Cyberinfrastructure for Enhancing and Accelerating Online Abuse Research PI: Hongxin Hu, PhD Co-PI: Maria Rodriguez, PhD Sponsor: National Science Foundation Funds received: $75,000 Timeline: 9/15/2022 - 8/31/2025
Gender, Sexuality and Reproductive Justice
Breaking the Cycle of Intergenerational Transmission of Health Disparities by Increasing Access to Mental Health Treatments for Pregnant Women and New Moms PI: Robert Keefe , PhD Sponsor: SUNY Upstate Foundation Funds received: $15,459 Timeline: 1/1/2023 - 12/31/2024
Interventions and Treatment
Research Training on Alcohol Etiology and Treatment PI: Clara Bradizza , PhD, and Paul Stasiewicz , PhD Sponsor: National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism Funds received: $2,508,143 Timeline: 5/10/2021 - 4/30/2026
Program Evaluation and Implementation Science
An RCT To Assess Quality Improvement Processes to Reduce Supervision Conditions PI: JoAnn Lee , PhD Sponsor: George Mason University Prime Sponsor: Arnold Ventures Funds received: $153,063 Timeline: 11/1/2023 - 4/30/2028
Enhancing the CIV-R Response to Victimization; Strengthening the Relationship Between BRAVE and SNUG in Buffalo, N.Y. PI: Christopher St. Vil , PhD Sponsor: Erie County Medical Center Funds received: $51,662 Timeline: 10/1/2022 - 9/30/2024
Live Well Erie Workforce Development Initiative 2: Program Evaluation PI: Wooksoo Kim , PhD Sponsor: Erie County Department of Social Services Funds received: $612,000 Timeline: 1/1/2024 - 12/31/2026
Social Policies and Poverty
Implementing personalized cross-sector transitional care management to promote care continuity, reduce low value utilization and reduce the burden of treatment for high-need, high-cost patients PI: Sharon Hewner, PhD Co-I: Elizabeth Bowen , PhD Sponsor: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality Funds received: $97,546 Timeline: 4/1/2021 - 3/31/2026
Trauma and Human Rights
Developing Capacity for Trauma-Informed Care Training and Organizational Change PI: Susan Green , LCSW Sponsor: New York State Department of Health Funds received: $600,000 Timeline: 5/1/2021 - 4/30/2026
ITTIC/Ardent Solutions Allegany Champion Collaborative, Years 3 & 4 PI: Susan Green , LCSW Sponsor: Ardent Solutions Funds received: $40,000 Timeline: 6/30/2024 - 3/31/2026
TIC Training for Caz Recovery Niagara County Programs PI: Susan Green , LCSW Sponsor: Cazenovia Recovery Systems Inc. Funds received: $92,400 Timeline: 11/1/2021 - 12/31/2024
Trauma-Informed Educational Practices for North Tonawanda City School District - Year 4 PI: Susan Green , LCSW Sponsor: North Tonawanda City School District Funds received: $32,000 Timeline: 10/1/2023-12/31/2024
Trauma-Informed Care at Seneca Nation Health System PI: Susan Green , LCSW Sponsor: Seneca Nation of Indians Funds received: $30,000 Timeline: 5/1/2024 - 4/30/2025
Implementation of an Integrated Trauma-Informed and Harm Reduction Training Series to Support Safety and Stabilization of Patients and Promote Workforce Wellbeing PI: Susan Green , LCSW Sponsor: New York State Office of Addiction Services and Support/UB CRIA Funds received: $150,000 Timeline: 9/1/2024 - 6/30/2025
An Expanded Trauma-Informed Supervision Training and Coaching Program PI: Jangmin Kim , PhD Co-PI: Susan Green , LCSW Sponsor: New York State Office of Addiction Services and Support/UB CRIA Funds received: $150,000 Timeline: 9/1/2024 - 6/30/2025
Trauma Informed Educational Practices Initiative at Niagara Falls City School District - Year 6 PI: Susan Green , LCSW Sponsor: Niagara Falls City School District Funds received: $60,000 Timeline: 7/1/2024 - 6/30/2025
Trauma Informed Educational Practices for Frontier Central School District PI: Susan Green , LCSW Sponsor: Frontier Central School District Funds received: $30,000 Timeline: 10/1/2024 - 6/30/2025
Telamon Trauma-Informed Training and Evaluation PI: Susan Green , LCSW Sponsor: Telamon Corporation Funds received: $25,000 Timeline: 8/1/2024 - 7/31/2025
Trauma Informed Educational Practices for Williamsville School District - YR5 PI: Susan Green , LCSW Sponsor: Williamsville Central School District Funds received: $30,000 Timeline: 9/1/2024 - 8/31/2025
OASAS Champion Collaborative PI: Susan Green , LCSW Sponsor: SUNY/New York State Office of Addiction Services and Support Funds received: $250,000 Timeline: 5/1/2023 - 9/30/2025
ITTIC/Betances Health Center Collaborative Training PI: Susan Green , LCSW Sponsor: Betances Health Center Funds received: $50,000 Timeline: 10/1/2024 - 9/30/2025
Trauma Informed Care Training for Sisters of Charity Hospital PI: Susan Green , LCSW Sponsor: Sisters Hospital Foundation Incorporated Funds received: $41,579 Timeline: 10/1/2024 - 9/30/2025