The LAUC-LA Committee on Research and Professional Development is pleased to forward the call for LAUC Research Grant, LAUC Mini-Grant, and LAUC Presentation Grant fund requests for 2008/2009.  Research funds allow University of California librarians a unique opportunity to engage in scholarly research and creative activity that enhances our contributions to the University and our profession.  In addition, this year the statewide LAUC Committee on Research and Professional Development is pleased to offer two new grants: Mini Grants and Presentation Grants.  The new grants (up to $500) aim to encourage librarians to develop research ideas or provide travel funds for presentations.  Please check the following sites for more information.

2008-2009 LAUC Research Grant Proposal Call and Calendar:  http://www.ucop.edu/lauc/committees/rpd/rescall08-09.php

Guidelines: University-Wide Research Grants for Librarians:  http://www.ucop.edu/lauc/committees/rpd/resguide-rev.html

The deadline for applying for the research grants is January 9, 2008. 

By this date, please note that one paper copy (with the required signatures) AND an email copy of your proposal must be submitted to Andrea Lynch (andlynch@library.ucla.edu) and to Peggy Alexander (palexander@library.ucla.edu ), Co-Chairs of the LAUC-LA Committee on Research and Professional Development.

Initial applications for LAUC Statewide mini-grants will be accepted through January 30th.

You can apply for any or all three types of grants.  Please consider submitting a proposal. 

If you have any questions about the process or would like someone to help with your proposal, you may contact a member of the LAUC-LA Committee on Research and Professional Development:

• Andrea Lynch (co-chair)
• Peggy Alexander (co-chair)
• Alison Armstrong
• Diana King
• Toshie Marra
• Jennifer Osorio