2009 ATLA Publication Grants
Purpose and scope:
The
Publications Committee of the American Theological Library Association
(ATLA) awards publication grants each year to one or more recipients to
aid in the development of a scholarly work that advances some aspect of
theological librarianship or provides bibliographic access to a
significant body of literature within theological or religious studies.
The committee especially encourages proposals from persons undertaking
their first major project in this area. The goal of projects proposed
should be peer-reviewed publication (e.g., in the ATLA journal, Theological
Librarianship, or in one of the book series it publishes with
Scarecrow Press). ATLA reserves first right of refusal of publication
for all projects receiving grants.
Amount:
Up to $4000 for reimbursable expenses
Expense budget:
Expenses may
include any of the following:
a) Travel expenses for the purpose of research, writing, or
collaborating with colleagues
b) Research and clerical assistance
c) Specialized software (e.g., EndNote©) and/or equipment
(e.g., scanner)
d) Services such as photocopying, interlibrary loan, mailings, or
copyediting
Deadline for application:
January 16, 2009
Eligibility:
These grants
are
open to both members and non-members of ATLA.
Application process:
Please
complete and submit an ATLA
Publication Grant Application as an attachment to an email to the
Director of Member Services, Barbara Kemmis (bkemmis@atla.com).
Acceptable formats include Microsoft Word 2007 or earlier versions, pdf,
and rtf. If you cannot send the application by e-mail according to the
above criteria, please mail your application to Barbara Kemmis, ATLA,
300 South Wacker Drive, Suite 2100, Chicago, IL 60606-6701.
The
two letters of reference specified on the application form should also
be sent by e-mail under the same guidelines as for the application.
Letters of reference will not be accepted unless sent directly from the
e-mail address of the person writing the reference. If letters of
reference cannot be sent by e-mail according to the above criteria, they
should be mailed to Barbara Kemmis, ATLA, 300 South Wacker Drive, Suite
2100, Chicago, IL 60606-6701.
If
you have questions, please contact Barbara Kemmis (bkemmis@atla.com)
or 888.665.ATLA (312.775.9415 if outside North America).
Grant criteria:
"Can it be done?"
a) Is the proposal realistic?
b) The topic sufficiently focused?
c) Do references suggest the ability to complete the project?
d) Is the applicant prepared to complete the project?
"Should it be done?
a) Is the topic worthwhile?
b) How different or new is it compared to existing resources?
c) What is the level of intellectual work involved?
d) Will the result be useful to many or few?
Selection of recipient:
The
recipient(s) of this grant will be selected by the Publications
Committee. Applicants will be notified of the decision of the
Publications Committee by March 2, 2009.
Distribution of funds:
The
funding granted will be distributed to the recipient(s) within two weeks
of the Committee's decision.
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