MLGSCA Research Grant
Posted on March 15, 2016 by Deborah Farber | No Comments
Do you have a project idea? Now is the time to apply for the MLGSCA Research Grant of up to $500 to support your library research!
MLGSCA recognizes the need for research that focuses on topics and issues in health sciences librarianship. Of particular interest are projects that are practical in nature so that results can easily be put to use in other libraries. Group proposals are also encouraged!
General information:
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 with the membership both a project proposal summary prior to research implementation as well as the results of the research project.
A brief summary of the project proposal is be written by the award recipient and featured in the “Spotlight on Research” section of the MLGSCA website and/or as an article for the MLGSCA blog within 30 days after award notification. Research project results are to be shared with the membership and may take the form of an MLGSCA blog article, 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:
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Salary, benefits, tuition/course fees and travel are not supported under this awards program.
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.
Requirements:
- All applicants must submit a completed research proposal to the Chair of the MLGSCA Research Committee by the due date. Late proposals will not be accepted.
- A current curriculum vita must be included with the application.
- 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.
- If a student member of MLGSCA, a sponsor must be identified in the application (see eligibility section).
- Consulting services and Research Participant incentives must be pre-approved by MLGSCA Research Chairperson or committee designee.
- Approved applicant(s) must submit an itemized final budget.
- If the research results are published, recognition of Chapter support must be given.
- Research results must be shared with the membership within ninety days of completion of the project. The Committee may request status updates on projects that are “in process”.
Proposal Guidelines:
Grant proposals should be brief, but complete. The following must be included:
Part 1: Project design
- title of the project
- name(s) of participants in the project including identification of principal investigator. Students should list their sponsor in this section.
- 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).
- 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).
- 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.
- 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 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 15-30 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.
Applications will be accepted through May 10, 2016.
For more information, please contact:
Deb Schneider, M.Ed, MLIS |
MLGSCA Research Chairperson
Senior Librarian/Nurse-Library Liaison
Library Services | HonorHealth Scottsdale Osborn Medical Center
P: 480-882-4870 | F: 480-882-4200 | honorhealth.com
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