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Subject: NEW SRCD Initiative for Small Conference or Study Group
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*NEW SRCD Initiative*
*Request for Proposals: Small Conference or Study Group*
In a *new initiative*, the Society for Research in Child Development
*invites
proposals* for small conferences or study groups to further the
strategic
priorities and goals of the Society. In its 5-year strategic plan of
2005,
the Society identified five goals that have guided its activities since
then. Proposals are sought that will further three of the strategic
priorities and goals in particular:
1. Increase appreciation for the fact that an understanding of
development requires the perspectives and methods of multiple
disciplines.
2. Increase cultural and contextual diversity in all aspects of
the
study of child development.
3. Increase international perspectives in the study of child
development.
The Society is interested in supporting intellectual and scholarly
activities that will bring together groups that will work to further the
goals of multidisciplinarity, increasing diversity, and recognition of
international perspectives (please see the Strategic Plan at
www.srcd.orgfor further information on these goals). We are also
interested in ensuring
that the products of the activities are broadly disseminated to the
membership of the Society and beyond. Accordingly, the Society proposes
to
sponsor small conferences or study groups.
The size of awards will vary depending on the needs and goals of the
conference or study group. As a general guideline, the range of awards
will
be $20,000 to $40,000. Priority will be given to proposals for
initiatives
for which matching funds will be sought. In addition, priority will be
given
to initiatives that will result in an intellectual product that will be
broadly disseminated. Examples include (but are not limited to) books,
edited volumes, and special issues of journals (including *Child
Development
*), as well as products designed for broader audiences of policymakers
or
practitioners. Applicants also may consider dissemination via the
Society
website, and/or webcasting their proceedings.
*Application Process*: Please submit a description of the conference or
study group, including the background and significance of the problem,
the
goals of the meeting or working group, and how they fit with those of
the
Society, as outlined in the Strategic Plan. Include a list of proposed
participants with a description of their expected roles in the
initiative, a
1-page CV for each participant, a timeline for completion of the
proposed
work, and a proposed budget. Budget items may include travel, supplies,
secretarial/assistant support and other costs related to the goals of
the
conference or study group. Please also describe the plans for securing
matching funds and for dissemination of the products of the initiative
(e.g.,
edited volume, special issue), including a description of the proposed
audience. Applications are limited to a maximum of 750 words (not
including
CVs), and should be submitted electronically to Susan Lennon (
slennon@srcd.org). Prospective applicants should feel free to contact
Executive Director Lonnie Sherrod (sherrod@srcd.org or 734-926-0611) if
they
have questions or wish to discuss their ideas before submission.
Deadline
for receipt of applications is *January 31, 2008*. Funding decisions
will be
made by March 21, 2008.
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Ila Deshmukh Towery
Senior Research Associate
Boston Plan for Excellence
6 Beacon Street, Suite 615
Boston, MA 02108
(p) 617.275.0712
(f) 617.227.8446
NEW SRCD Initiative
Request for Proposals: Small Conference or Study Group
In a new initiative, the Society for Research in Child Development
invites proposals for small conferences or study groups to further the
strategic priorities and goals of the Society. In its 5-year strategic
plan of 2005, the Society identified five goals that have guided its
activities since then. Proposals are sought that will further three of
the strategic priorities and goals in particular:
1. Increase appreciation for the fact that an understanding of
development requires the perspectives and methods of multiple
disciplines.
2. Increase cultural and contextual diversity in all aspects of
the study of child development.
3. Increase international perspectives in the study of child
development.
The Society is interested in supporting intellectual and scholarly
activities that will bring together groups that will work to further
the goals of multidisciplinarity, increasing diversity, and
recognition of international perspectives (please see the Strategic
Plan at www.srcd.org for further information on these goals). We are
also interested in ensuring that the products of the activities are
broadly disseminated to the membership of the Society and beyond.
Accordingly, the Society proposes to sponsor small conferences or
study groups.
The size of awards will vary depending on the needs and goals of the
conference or study group. As a general guideline, the range of awards
will be $20,000 to $40,000. Priority will be given to proposals for
initiatives for which matching funds will be sought. In addition,
priority will be given to initiatives that will result in an
intellectual product that will be broadly disseminated. Examples
include (but are not limited to) books, edited volumes, and special
issues of journals (including Child Development), as well as products
designed for broader audiences of policymakers or practitioners.
Applicants also may consider dissemination via the Society website,
and/or webcasting their proceedings.
Application Process: Please submit a description of the conference or
study group, including the background and significance of the problem,
the goals of the meeting or working group, and how they fit with those
of the Society, as outlined in the Strategic Plan. Include a list of
proposed participants with a description of their expected roles in
the initiative, a 1-page CV for each participant, a timeline for
completion of the proposed work, and a proposed budget. Budget items
may include travel, supplies, secretarial/assistant support and other
costs related to the goals of the conference or study group. Please
also describe the plans for securing matching funds and for
dissemination of the products of the initiative (e.g., edited volume,
special issue), including a description of the proposed audience.
Applications are limited to a maximum of 750 words (not including
CVs), and should be submitted electronically to Susan Lennon (slennon@srcd.org
). Prospective applicants sh!
ould feel free to contact Executive Director Lonnie Sherrod (sherrod@srcd.org
or 734-926-0611) if they have questions or wish to discuss their
ideas before submission. Deadline for receipt of applications is
January 31, 2008. Funding decisions will be made by March 21, 2008.
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