Date: Mon, 31 Mar 2008 11:14:45 +0100 From: Rajneesh Rajpal <RRajpal@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@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@emeraldinsight.com <mailto:rheppenstall@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 --------------------------------------------- 301,Vikas Surya Shopping Mall, Mangalam Place,Sector -3 , Rohini New Delhi -110085 -------------------------------------------- rrajpal@emeraldinsight.com www.emeraldinsight.com Mobile no- 91-9810224423 Tel no. -011-27948437-38