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MLGSCA Research Grant Award
General Information:
MLGSCA recognizes the need for research focusing 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 used in other libraries. In addition to original research proposals, demonstration or replicated research proposals are acceptable. Group proposals are also encouraged. $1500 has been set aside for the research grant for the July- June fiscal year with $1500 being the maximum amount per proposal. Grant may be used for expenses such as the following:- Equipment
- Consulting services
- Survey tools
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Statistical analysis tools
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Article processing fees
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Data storage fees
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AI tools
- Dissemination costs
- Research supplies
- Travel and accommodation fees
- Software
- Postage
- Photocopying
- Printing services
- Research participant incentives
Salary, benefits, and tuition/course fees 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 mentor for their research project. Mentors 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 September 30. The first call for proposals will go out in the MLGSCA Blog or website. If needed, a second call will be made. The Research Committee will accept proposals from June 1-September 30.
- A current curriculum vita
- A research proposal
- 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 mentor must be identified in the application (see eligibility section).
- Describe the plan for disseminating research results, which must include sharing the results of the research project with the membership. Such sharing may take the form of an article in an MLGSCA publication, a presentation or poster at an MLGSCA program or joint meeting, or an MLGSCA Research Chat.
- Research results must be shared with the MLGSCA membership within one year of project completion.
- If the research results are published, recognition of MLGSCA support must be given – for example, “The research project was made possible in part by the Medical Library Group of Southern California and Arizona.”
Proposal Guidelines:
Grant proposals should be brief, but complete. The following must be included:
1. Cover Sheet2. Project Description1.1. Title of proposed research project.
1.2. Name, institutional affiliation, position, mailing address, phone, and email address for each person associated with the project. including identification of principal investigator. Students should list their mentor in this section.
2.1. Provide a brief description of the research project.3. 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 stipend.
2.2. Describe the major concepts and goals and the significance of the proposed study; include a summary of recent literature.
2.3. 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.
2.4. Prepare a timetable for the completion of the project.
4. Describe the plan for disseminating research results, which must include plans for sharing results of the research project with members of MLGSCA.
5. Curriculum Vita that includes:
5.1. Applicant's name
5.2. Current working title
5.3. Institution name and address
5.4. Telephone and fax number (if available)
5.5. Education
5.6. Recent (5-10 years) work experience
Judging:
Each research proposal will be evaluated by members of the 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 Council 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 award be presented in a given year. Grants over $600 need to be reported to the IRS.
SUMBIT: to the Research Committee Chair by September 30th