[LIS-Forum] Emerald Research Fund awards

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Date: Mon, 31 Mar 2008 11:14:45 +0100
From: Rajneesh Rajpal <RRajpal at emeraldinsight.com>

I am pleased to share that due to high interests shown by the researcher's 
, we are extending the deadline till 30th April 2008 for receipt of 
papers. Thanks

Emerald Research Fund Awards 2007/2008 - Indian LIS category

Call for Indian LIS research proposals

"Supporting the dissemination of knowledge for social good in India"

This year, Emerald is proud offer to a research grant for an Indian 
project in the field of library and information science (LIS). The funding 
award will amount to up to £2,000 (US$4,200 equivalent).

Applications should address the dissemination of knowledge for social good 
with a specific orientation toward benefit for India.

Eligibility

At least one member of the research team must be based in India.

Judging criteria

Each application will be judged, by a panel of experts, on the five 
criteria below. The research must:

* Be of significance, particularly illustrating how it will benefit the 
social good.

* Demonstrate originality and innovation.

* Make an outstanding contribution to theory and its application.

* Illustrate the appropriateness and application of the methodology.

* Demonstrate sound implications for theory and practice.

Application requirements

Each proposal, to arrive either by post or by e-mail, must contain:

1. A summary stating specific goals, outcomes and benefits of the 
research. This should not exceed 2,000 words (note that tables, figures, 
appendices and reference lists, if provided do NOT count to the 2,000 word 
total).

2. A covering letter containing contact details for all researchers 
involved in the project. Please state clearly which researcher will be the 
main point of contact.

The 2,000-word summary must:

* Display clearly a statement of purpose and intent.

* State clearly the methodology(ies) applied and explicitly describe the 
research process.

* State expected research outcomes and expected impact and possible 
application.

* Specify the expected timescales of the research process.

* Outline projected costs and total research grant required.

Where to send your application

Please send all applications (either by post or by e-mail), and address 
any questions, to:

Rajneesh Rajpal
Country Manager
Emerald Group Publishing Ltd

E-mail - rrajpal at emeraldinsight.com

Ruth Heppenstall
External Relations Assistant
Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Howard House
Wagon Lane
Bingley BD16 1WA
United Kingdom
Tel: 01274 785261
Fax: 01274 785200

E-mail: rheppenstall at emeraldinsight.com 
<mailto:rheppenstall at emeraldinsight.com>

Key dates

The closing date for applications is 1 April 2008.

The initial short-list will be completed by mid-June 2008.

Winners will be announced in early July 2008.

Details of the 2008 Emerald Research Fund Awards: Management Category will 
be announced in early 2008.

Rajneesh Rajpal
Country Manager

Emerald group publishing Limited

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