NARACES

Purpose: The purpose for this call for proposals is to support research related to counselor education and supervision. NARACES will fund up to three proposals for up to $500.

Who May Apply: This grant competition is open to current NARACES members: masters and doctoral students, supervisors, and counselor educators. Student and supervisor researchers are especially encouraged to apply.

Submission Limit: Individuals may submit (or be part of a submission team) for only one proposal. Multiple submissions by any researcher (individually or as part of multiple research teams) will not be accepted.

Proposal Format: Proposals must adhere to the following requirements in order to be considered:

• Follow the guidelines set forth in the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (7th ed.; 2019). [No title page and abstract needed/application form will be title page.]
• Proposal should be no more than four pages, excluding the application form and references.
• Proposals should include a rationale, methodology, budget, plan for dissemination, and references.
• Please prepare the proposal for “blind” review. Remove any researcher identification from the proposal. The application form will include researcher contact information.
• Submitted documents must be in either Microsoft Word or PDF.

Evaluation Criteria: A panel of reviewers will evaluate research proposals using the following criteria:

• The researcher is a current member of NARACES and provides documentation regarding proof of current membership
• The researcher submitted only one grant proposal this review cycle
• Points will be awarded according to the following formula:
  • Proposed topic is within the scope of counselor education and supervision (30 pts.)
  • Relevance of research or practice to counselor education and supervision as evidenced by the literature review (30 pts.)
  • Strength and clarity of the research methodology or description of program (30 pts.)
  • Applicable ethical standards for research with human subjects (10 pts.)
• Note: Funds may not be used for time compensation, including GA work, unless you provide the “employee” with a 1099 Form submitted to the IRS, so that they are taxed appropriately. The budget may include payment for time if the recipient (e.g., transcription company, statistical consultant) accounts for the self-employment or business income and provides a receipt. Receipts must be maintained by the Primary Researcher and made available should ACES request the records.

As a condition of the acceptance of the grant award, the researcher is required to:

• Submit a final report the October following the award of the grant, including a description of research activities and how funding is being used.
• Submit a copy of the proposal in presentation form and present the research results at a NARACES or ACES conference when the next call is announced, [The next call would be for NARACES 2026 conferences.] or provide the research grant committee chair a copy of the manuscript of the research results that has been submitted to a refereed journal for publication consideration
• The researcher will include an acknowledgment of NARACES financial support of the project in all reports, presentations, or publications related to the supported project.

Deadline for Submission: The deadline for submission is May 4, 2026.

Submission Instructions: 

• Complete the application form
• Develop your proposal according to the grant guidelines
• Email the application form and grant proposal submission to NARACES Research Grants Committee Chair, Dr. Anthony Zazzarino at asz28@shp.rutgers.edu.

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Please join us in congratulating our NARACES Executive Council for 2027-28!

Please join us in congratulating our NARACES Executive Council for 2026-27!

Greetings to all Members of the North Atlantic Region Association for Counselor Education and Supervision:

I am deeply honored to serve as President of the North Atlantic Region Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (NARACES) until June 30^th, 2025. I have been involved with NARACES for several years and am excited to continue as a servant leader of NARACES in this new capacity. Taking a step back, we can appreciate the great strides NARACES is currently making to serve counselor educators, supervisors, and students in the North Atlantic Region of the US. Membership for NARACES is continuing to grow—as of last month, our total number of members is nearly 800. We hope to continue this growth in the upcoming year. I would also like to thank and acknowledge the NARACES membership chair, Dr. Jennifer Vinces-Cua, and her team for their hard work in these membership efforts.

I have recently returned from representing NARACES at the Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (ACES) annual board in Austin, Texas. The ACES leadership, and Presidents and President-elects from all five ACES regions collaborated to discuss and vote on a number of initiative and topics affecting counselor education today. We will bring these important initiatives to the North Atlantic Region and continue to oppose to threats to our profession. ACES President, Dr. Cassie Storlie, and Executive Director, Dr. Kelly Duncan have been exemplary leaders in the counselor education profession and very helpful supports to NARACES.

The 2024 biennial NARACES Conference will be held from September 26–29, 2024 at the Sheraton Atlantic City Convention Center Hotel in Atlantic City, New Jersey. The turnout for proposals and registration thus far have exceeded my expectations, and I cannot begin to express my excitement and gratitude for all of the engaging presentations members of NARACES will be delivering at the conference in a little under three months from now. In addition to presentations from members, the conference will feature an emerging leaders’ program, an ACES Townhall, keynote speaker Dr. Amanda Giordano, job talks, and CSI, NBCC, and CACREP sponsored sessions. The NARACES or ACES conference is always a fulfilling time of the year, serving as an annual meeting of comraderies, learning, and fun. I look forward to engaging with many of you in Atlantic City!

Additionally, we may often forget that Puerto Rico falls within the North Atlantic Region. At the time of writing this, NARACES has just three members out of nearly 800 who reside within Puerto Rico. The counselor education community in Puerto Rico is growing, and I believe engaging these individuals in NARACES and ACES is an important step for expanding the profession. One of my first initiatives will be to start a task force of dedicated individuals to collaborate with individuals in the to increase NARACES membership among individuals in Puerto Rico, begin a long term strategy that will potentially result in hosting the 2028 NARACES Conference in Puerto Rico.

I would also like to acknowledge the challenges we are facing as country. Politically, socially, and environmentally, we are constantly faced with hardships that affect our daily lives. As we navigate these circumstances in an often-divided country, my hope is that NARACES is a united organization, where our members can find universality and solace in one another. As a counseling profession, we are stronger together. Correspondingly, it is paramount we continue to advocate for underrepresented groups, bridge inequality gaps, and build connection between all corners of the state to build a strong and culturally informed counselor education community in the North Atlantic Region.

Looking ahead, I would be remiss if I did not thank outgoing NARACES President for the 2023-2024 fiscal year, Dr. Devona Stalnaker-Shofner for her leadership of NARACES this past year. Finally, I would like to thank the NARACES membership. Without you all, nothing within the North Atlantic Region is possible. I encourage you all to use NARACES and ACES as the powerful professional resources they are. Take advantages of the wonderful opportunities your membership with NARACES provides you with. Please, get involved with NARACES as a leader or volunteer, reach out to our committee leaders with ideas and initiatives, the door is always open for everyone.

I’m looking forward to serving in this journey with you all!

Best,

Matthew L. Nice, Ph.D
NARACES, President 2024-2025

The hotel room block is now open for the 2024 NARACES Conference at the Sheraton Atlantic City Convention Center Hotel. Please use the link below for the discounted NARACES price.

https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1713466715186&key=GRP&app=resvlink

Registration is now open for the 2024 NARACES Conference to be held

September 26-29, 2024, in Atlantic City, NJ.

Early-bird pricing is available now through July 15, 2024. 

Venue, registration, and agenda information can be accessed at the link below: 

NARACES CONFERENCE INFO: https://north-atlantic-association-for-counselor-education-and-supervis.ce-go.com/naraces-2024-conference

We hope to see you at this year’s conference! Please direct any questions you may have to naraces2024@gmail.com