[LIS-Forum] Emerald Research Fund Awards 2007/2008

[Naveen M]

 Call for Indian LIS research proposals

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

Emerald is offering 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:

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
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


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Naveen C.M.
IKM Trainee
National Center For Science Information,
Indian Institute of Science.
Bangalooru-12.
Cell - 9844528578

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