Emerald - ALCS Research Fund Award 2008
Public Sector Management in Africa
Call for African Public Sector Management research proposals
Supporting the dissemination of knowledge for social good in Africa
Emerald and ALCS (The Authors' Licensing and Collecting Society), in association with INASP and the International Academy of African Business and Development (IAABD), is proud to announce it is offering a grant for research contributing to the development of Public Sector Management in Africa. The funding grant of up to £2,500 (US $4,962 equivalent), should address the dissemination of knowledge for social good with a specific focus towards the benefit of Africa.
This award will be formally launched at the IAABD conference in Gainesville, Florida, 20-24 May 2008.
Conference website: http://conferences.dce.ufl.edu/iaabd/
In addition to the research grant, the winner will have the opportunity to receive the assistance of an experienced Emerald editor or former editor to help them write a high quality article which has a high chance of getting accepted for publication.
Eligibility
At least one member of the research team must be based in Africa.
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
Each proposal, to arrive either by post or by e-mail, must contain:
- 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 contact details 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.
Where to send your application
Please send all applications (either by post or by e-mail), and address any questions, to:
Ruth Heppenstall
External Relations Assistant
Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Howard House
Wagon Lane
Bingley BD16 1WA
United Kingdom
Fax: 01274 785200
E-mail: rheppenstall@emeraldinsight.com
Key dates
The closing date for applications is 1 December 2008.
The initial short-list will be completed by January 2009.
Winners will be announced in February 2009.