Have you been “kicking around” a project idea for your library but need some funds to implement? Apply for the MLGSCA Research Grant!

MLGSCA recognizes the need for research that focuses on topics and issues in health sciences librarianship. Of particular interest to MLGSCA are research projects that are practical in nature so that results can easily be put to use in other libraries. In addition to original research proposals, demonstration or replicated research proposals are considered acceptable. Group proposals are also encouraged. $1000 has been set aside for the awards program for the July-June fiscal year with $500 being the maximum amount per award.

In addition to the requirements listed below, all successful recipients of an award must share the results of the research project with the membership. Such sharing may take the form of an article in the MLGSCA Newsletter, a presentation at an MLGSCA program or joint meeting, or a poster session at an MLGSCA program or joint meeting.

Awards may be used for purposes such as the following:

Eligibility: All applicants must hold current membership in MLGSCA. Student members of MLGSCA will be required to identify a practicing medical librarian or a library school faculty member as a sponsor for their research project. Sponsors do not have to be members of MLGSCA. In exceptional cases, consideration may be given to outstanding research proposals submitted by individuals who do not meet these eligibility requirements.

Keep reading to see the requirements, proposal guidelines, and information on how proposals will be evaluated.

Have questions? Contact the chair of the Research Committee,  Deb Schneider.

1. All applicants must submit a completed research proposal to Deb Schneider (DSchneider@shc.org), the Chair of the MLGSCA Research Committee. Due Date is December 15^th!

2. A current curriculum vita must be included with the application.

3. If the proposal is a group project, a principal investigator must be identified in the application. The person identified is responsible for the research project and reporting.

4. If a student member of MLGSCA, a sponsor must be identified in the application (see eligibility section).

5. If the research results are published, recognition of Chapter support must be given.

6. Research results must be shared with the membership within one year of completion of the project.

Grant proposals should be brief, but complete. The following must be included:

Part 1: Project design

a. title of the project

b. name(s) of participants in the project including identification of principal investigator. Students should list their sponsor in this section.

c. rationale and assessment of needs including an explanation of the value of the research. This may include a summary of recent literature. (suggested length 1-2 pages).

d. methodology – describe the general strategies to be employed in implementing this project. If this is a group project, it is important to identify the roles individuals will have in the project. If replicating another research project, indicate which project and if there is any variation in your proposal. Analyze the specific tasks necessary for carrying out this project and prepare a timetable for the completion of the project (suggested length: 2-3 pages).

e. budget – provide a detailed budget for all expenses related to the research proposal. Indicate which expenses for which you are seeking to cover with the MLGSCA grant.

f. sharing with members – indicate plans for sharing results of the research project with members of MLGSCA

Part 2: Curriculum vita that includes:

·         applicant’s name

·         current working title

·         institution name and address

·         telephone, email address, and fax number (if available)

·         education

·         recent (5-10 years) work experience

Judging: Each research proposal will be reviewed by members of MLGSCA Research Committee and a review ballot will be completed by committee members. Official notification will be sent to recipients and non-recipients after the Advisory Board meets and reviews the final list submitted by the Research Committee. Normally, this would be 30-45 days after the due date of the grant application. Depending on the quality of the applications, the Research Committee may recommend that no grants be presented in a given year.

For more information, contact the chair of the Research Committee, Deb Schneider.

Leave a Reply

Name (required)

Email Address(required)

Website

Comments

Δ