Emerald announces to offer a research grant for a Chinese project in the field of library and information science research. The award will be 2,000 (approximately US$3,000 equivalent) for a research project which which best supports the dissemination of knowledge for the social good in China
In addition to the research fund it is also hoped that once the research is completed its findings can be published in one of Emeralds many excellent library and information studies titles.
Applications should address the dissemination of knowledge for the social good with a specific orientation toward benefit for mainland China.
The lead member of the research team must be based in mainland China.
Application requirements
A research proposal must be submitted using the online application form at: http://ww2.emeraldinsight.com/awards/china_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 Emerald guide to winning research funding.
The closing date for applications is 1 August 2010.
Winners will be announced in October 2010.
For further information, please contact:
Kieran Booluck, Author Relations Administrative Assistant, Emerald Group Publishing Limited, Howard House, Wagon Lane, Bingley BD16 1WA, United Kingdom. E-mail: kbooluck@emeraldinsight.com