Emerald Indian LIS Research Fund Award - 2010

Supporting the dissemination of knowledge for the social good in India




Call for Indian library and information science research proposals



Emerald is delighted to offer a research grant for an Indian project in the field of library and information science research. The award will offer £2,000 (approximately US$3,000 equivalent) to fund the winning research project.



In addition to the research fund it is also hoped that once the research is completed its findings can be published in one of Emerald’s many excellent library and information studies titles.



A number of Highly Commended Awards may also be bestowed.



Applications should address the dissemination of knowledge for the social good with a specific orientation toward benefit for mainland India.



Eligibility

The lead 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

A research proposal must be submitted using the online application form at: http://ww2.emeraldi nsight.com/ awards/india_ lis.htm



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 full contact details (affiliation, full address, telephone number/s and e-mail address) 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



All submissions must be written in English.

For help preparing your application, including advice on how to write your research proposal, please consult our guide to winning research funding.

Please note that the decision of the judges is final. Once a decision has been made applicants are not entitled to receive feedback on their submissions.






Contact

For further information, please contact:
Anasua Mukherjee Das
Publishing Relationship Manager
Emerald Group Publishing Limited
502-503, Ring Road Mall
Sector-3, Mangalam Place, Rohini
New Delhi-110085

Telefax: +91 11 43362200

E-mail: ADas@emeraldinsight .com, or, kbooluck@emeraldins ight.com

Website: http://info. emeraldinsight. com/research/ awards/india_ lis.htm