Emerald Research Grant Awards"The Emerald Group Publishing Limited has a long-standing commitment to support the research community via a number of methods including doctoral and research fund awards, benefiting both those at the outset of their academic careers and the more established researchers."
The Emerald Research Grant Award will be awarded to individuals seeking support to conduct research in business librarianship. The funds may be used at the discretion of the award recipients. Award recipient must be an ALA member or at least one member of a collaborative team must be an ALA member. Recipients may be asked to present their findings at a public BRASS event within two years of receiving the award (at the discretion of the BRASS Executive Committee). Recipients will also be required to acknowledge the Emerald Research Grant when publishing or presenting their research.
Two $5,000 awards will be presented during each of the first two years after the establishment of the award, with the total amount awarded at $10,000 each year, $20,000 total for the two years. The awards (check and citation) will be presented at the RUSA Awards Ceremony at the annual conferences each year. Recipients will be required to attend the RUSA Awards Ceremony.
Selection of Review CommitteeA subcommittee consisting of three members of the BRASS Development Committee will review proposals and select the award recipients. An Emerald representative will serve as ex-officio (non-voting) member to provide input and suggestions. Specific duties of committee members will include soliciting proposals and selecting winners for each of the two years for which this award will be given.
Deadline: Research proposals will be due by the bsuienss day nearest December 15 of each year.
Screening of Candidates/Review of ProposalsCandidates will be asked to submit a detailed proposal outlining their proposed research project; methodology, scope and timetable; how this project fits into the existing literature; and projected outcomes, including a statement outlining how this research will benefit the library profession. Candidates’ proposals will be reviewed for thoroughness; potential to positively impact the library profession; and potential to provide a useful addition to the existing library literature. Proposals will be accepted from both individual researchers and those working collaboratively. At least one member of a collaborative team must be a member of ALA.
Related Links
|
