These two opportunities may be of interest. I've been told by members of the judging panel that they appreciate submissions from members of our group. Our own Andrew Russell was winner for the 2010 research grant. Tom From: sighfis-l-bounces@asis.org [mailto:sighfis-l-bounces@asis.org] On Behalf Of WILLIAMS, ROBERT Sent: Monday, February 14, 2011 11:17 AM To: sighfis-l; asis-l Subject: [Sighfis-l] Announcing the ASIST History Fund awards submissions for 2011 ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE ASIST HISTORY FUND 2011 RESEARCH AWARD AND RESEARCH PAPER AWARD The ASIST History Fund Advisory Board announces the following two competitive awards for 2011: The ASIST History Fund Research Award: This award will be for a maximum of $1,000 and will be awarded for the best research support proposal submitted by June 1, 2011. All topics relevant to the history of information science and technology may be proposed. The proposal should state: central topic or question to be researched, qualifications of the researcher (a brief vita should be included), a budget, and how the funds will be expended. All funds must be expended by June 30, 2012. Submit proposals to: http://www.softconf.com/asist2/History (select click here to submit a new entry/new nomination and then choose Research Award category) by June 1, 2011. If an award is made for 2011, the winner will be notified by July 1, 2011. The ASIST History Fund Research Best Paper Award: This award will be for a maximum of $500 and awarded for the best paper submitted by June 1, 2011. All topics relevant to the history of information science and technology will be considered. The paper should not have been previously published or submitted to a journal. The paper should not exceed 30 pages double-spaced, including notes/references, using the APA style manual. The ASIST History Fund Advisory Board will review all submissions and decide if an award is to be made by July 1, 2011. If an award is made the winner will be expected to present the paper at the 2011 ASIST Annual Meeting and give first rights of refusal for publication to the Journal of The American Society for Information Science and Technology. Submit papers to: http://www.softconf.com/asist2/History (select click here to submit a new entry/new nomination and then choose Research Paper award category) by the due date of June 1, 2011. ****************************** The ASIST History Fund was established by the ASIST Board of Directors in June, 2000 for the purposes of supporting and encouraging research and publication in the history of information science and technology. The Fund is supported by donations (including book royalties) from ASIST members and others with an interest in the history of information science and technology. The Fund Advisory Board encourages further donations from anyone interested in supporting historical study of information science and technology. Members of the ASIST History Fund Advisory Board for 2010 are: Julian Warner, Chair Kathryn LaBarre, Chair-Elect Michael Buckland, Past Chair Trudi B. Hahn Samantha Hastings For further information on submitting a proposal for the grant award or the best paper award for 2011 contact: Robert V. Williams School of Library and Information Science University of South Carolina Columbia, SC 29208 Ph: 803-777-2324 E-mail: bobwill@sc.edu Home Web page: http://www.libsci.sc.edu/bob/frontpg.htm