2009
Emerald Research Fund Awards
Indian LIS category
Call
for Indian library and information science research proposals
Sustaining
the dissemination of knowledge in India by supporting LIS
research
Emerald
is proud to announce it is offering a funding grant for a research project that
will contribute to the development of LIS research in India. The
funding grant of up to £2,000 (approx. US$3,000 equivalent) should address the
dissemination of knowledge for the social good with a specific focus towards
the benefit of India.
In
addition to the research grant, the winner will have the opportunity to receive
the assistance of an experienced Emerald editor, or former editor, to help them
write a high quality article and increase chances of publication.
Eligibility
The
lead member of the research team should 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 must be submitted using our online application form.
The
following documents will be required electronically:
- 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).
- 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:
- Clearly display a statement of purpose
and intent.
- Clearly state the methodology(ies)
applied and explicitly describe the research process.
- State expected research outcomes,
expected impact and possible application.
- Specify the expected timescales of the
research process.
- Outline projected costs and total
research grant required.
Key
dates
- The closing date for applications is 1 July 2009
- The initial short-list will be completed
by August 2009.
- Winners will be announced in
early September 2009.
The
funding award will amount to up to £2,000 (approx. US$3,000 equivalent) for
applications that address the dissemination of knowledge for social good with a
specific orientation toward benefit for India.
Contact
details
Please
be aware that all applicants will be informed personally of the outcome of the
awards before any public announcement
is made. However, for all other queries, please contact:
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