Dear All Emerald is pleased to announce the launch of the 2017 Emerald South Asian LIS Research Fund Award. The award is a research grant for a South-Asian project in the field of LIS research. Applications should address the dissemination of knowledge with a specific orientation toward benefit for South Asia. There will be one award of £2,000 for the winning research project, to fund or part-fund these projects. In addition to the research fund it is also hoped that the findings of the research can be published in one of Emerald's many excellent library and information studies titles. The main member of the research team must be based in South Asia (India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Bhutan, Nepal & Maldives). The closing date for receipt of applications is October 15, 2017. For further information and details of how to apply please visit the webpage below: http://www.emeraldgrouppublishing.com/research/awards/southasia_lis.htm This award represents a fantastic opportunity for researchers to gain significant financial support as well as international recognition. If you know of someone who might be interested in applying, please pass this message on to that person or direct them to the above webpage. If you have any questions regarding the awards, please do not hesitate to contact me. Kind regards, Biju Ganesan Executive Publisher | India | Emerald Publishing 1001-1004, 10th Floor, Hemkunt Towers | 6, Rajendra Place | New Delhi | PIN - 110008 T: + 91 11 43362205 | F: + 91 11 43362200 | M: + 91 9560049885 bganesan@emeraldgroup.commailto:bganesan@emeraldgroup.com emeraldpublishing.com | emeraldinsight.com Emerald Publishing Limited, Registered Office: Howard House, Wagon Lane, Bingley, BD16 1WA United Kingdom. Registered in England No. 3080506, VAT No. GB 665 3593 06 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.