Deadline: 1 March 2011
We want to inform you that applications are now open for the IRSCL Research Grant. Early career scholars from the field of children's literature (up to five years since their Ph. D.) are welcome to apply for the Grant. They must be IRSCL members. See further information on how to apply at the IRSCL website (http://www.irscl.com/grants.html).
Please circulate this notice to any children's literature scholars who may be interested in applying.
Please send email applications to Helene Ehriander, before March 1, 2010. Contact details are as follows:
Email: helene.ehriander@lnu.se
We will inform successful applicants by mid-April, 2011.
The IRSCL Research Grant
The Research Grant of US $1,000 encourages research by early career scholars in children's literature. Applications are welcome from postgraduate students or early career researchers. It is necessary to be a member of the IRSCL to apply for the grant. Eligible activities include literary, historical, cultural, sociological, empirical and pedagogical research.
Applications should include a clear outline of aims, methodology, budget allocation, and expected outcomes. Applications are invited every two years.
Research Grant Guidelines
Applications are welcome from any postgraduate students or early career researchers in the field. It is necessary to be a member of the IRSCL to apply for the research grant. Applications should include a 1000-word description of the research project, and the following information:
* Name and title, Address, Telephone, fax, email
* Name of applicant's institution
* Whether the research project is being undertaken as part of current postgraduate studies.
* Supervisor of the applicant's research project (where applicable).
* Names and addresses of one academic referee. Please include telephone and fax numbers, and email address. Previous academic record: qualifications at tertiary level, when and where obtained. Applicant's previous publications in children's literature (where applicable).
* Title of the research proposed for the IRSCL Grant.
* Aims of the research.
* Methodology
* A brief summary of research already carried out on the topic with reference to key researchers. How the project will contribute to previous work.
* Budget showing how the applicant will use US $1,000 and brief justification of budget items.
* Expected outcomes of the project: planned publication(s), names of journals to which papers(s) arising from the research will be submitted.
Travel Grants
Prior to IRSCL Congresses, applications are invited for travel grants of not more than US$1,000 each to be awarded to IRSCL members in need of financial assistance to attend the Congress. Applicants are asked to send a brief summary of their recent research activities, a budget (including estimated travel expenses, accommodation, meals and registration fees) that clearly states any other source of travel support. Applications are confidential.