Diversity Research Grant (Children's Literature Association)

Diversity Research Grant (Children's Literature Association) is sponsored by Children's Literature Association (ChLA). This grant supports research related to children's and young adult cultural artifacts (including media, culture, and texts) about populations that have been traditionally underrepresented or marginalized culturally and/or historically.

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Applications for this grant are to be considered annually and will be awarded as warranted. Funds may be used for - but are not restricted to -research-related expenses such as travel to special collections, subvention funds, or purchasing materials and supplies. The awards may not be used for obtaining advanced degrees, for researching or writing a thesis or dissertation, for textbook writing, or for pedagogical projects.

Winners must be members of the Children's Literature Association before they receive any funds. Winners must acknowledge ChLA in any publication or other presentation resulting from the grant. Within two years of receiving the grant, the recipient will be asked to submit a paper proposal based upon the project for presentation at a ChLA annual conference.

Applications should be submitted electronically through the ChLA website. Cover page including name, telephone number, mailing address and e-mail address, as well as academic institution and status/rank (student, professor, librarian, etc.) or institution applicant is affiliated with (library, publisher, etc.), if any.

A detailed description of the research proposal (not to exceed three single-spaced pages), including: An explanation of its nature and significance (e.g., contribution to the field, methodology) If part of a larger project, indication of the specific work that the grant would support A tentative budget for this work The time frame in which the work will be conducted A vitae that includes a bibliography of major publications and scholarly achievements (degrees, honors, etc.).

Applications and supporting materials should be written in or translated into English. If you are applying for both a Diversity Research Grant and a general ChLA Research Grant, you must state this in your application. Each grant will be awarded with the expectation that the undertaking will lead to publication and make a significant contribution to the field of children's literature scholarship or criticism.

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