Regional awards
International recognition for research in management and library information studies.
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We’re proud to sponsor many research funding initiatives throughout the world, actively promoting and rewarding research in management and library and information science (LIS), as well as funding for research projects.
2022 Emerald South Asia LIS Research Fund Award
Supporting library & information science research
Emerald is delighted to offer a research grant for a proposal in the field of library and information science research. Applications should address the dissemination of knowledge with a specific orientation toward benefit for countries mentioned under the section “Eligibility.”
Submissions closed: winners announced
Thank you for your interest, however, the submission window for 2022 Emerald South Asia LIS Research Fund Award is now closed.
Our 2022 winning proposals
Emerald is delighted to announce the result of the 2022 Emerald South Asia LIS Research Fund Award. As always, we would like to iterate that we expect the findings of the research to be submitted for publication (subject to review) in one of Emerald’s many excellent library and information studies titles.
We thank everyone who participated this year. We had an overwhelming response, and our judges had difficulty scoring the excellent proposals we received. We have a tie for first place for the first time in the history of the award – many congratulations to the winning proposals. The names and details are as follows:
- Automatic Data Curation Tool (ADCT) A bulk data curator software in Library and Information Science
Author:
Mr. Arunavo Banerjee, Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, India.
- Spotting and Combating Misinformation on Social Media: The Role of Literacy Programs in Libraries
Authors:
Dr Amara Malik, Institute of Information Management, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan
Dr Talat Islam, Institute of Business Administration, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan
Prof. Dr. Khalid Mahmood, Institute of Information Management, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan.
Honourable mention
We would like to also acknowledge the following proposal that were strong contenders for the first position.
- The assessment of information literacy skills among college students: A case study of Royal University of Bhutan
Author:
Mr Phuntsho Norbu, Faculty of Nursing and Public Health, Bhutan.
- Measuring Accessibility to ICU Patient Health Information as a Coping Strategy to Reduce Mental Trauma among Pakistani Family Members Living in Punjab, Pakistan
Authors:
Dr Saira Soroya, Department of Information Management, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan
Dr Anthony Faiola, College of Health Sciences, University of Kentucky, Lexington, USA.
2021 Winner
- The perceived value of public libraries and their role in building resilient communities in urban slums
Author: Dr Akhilesh K.S. Yadav, Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai, India.
Contact
For further information, please contact:
Ms. Sangeeta Menon
Publishing Relationship Manager
Emerald Group Publishing (India) Private Limited
[email protected]
Eligibility
The corresponding author of the research team must be based in any of the following countries: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, or Sri Lanka.
Proposal format
- Title of the proposal
- Introduction
- Objectives
- Proposed Research Design
- Proposed Tools and Techniques
- Proposed Timelines
- Proposed Budget
- References
Things to remember:
- Do not include any personal information in the proposal document
- Word count: 2000 words maximum
- Figures, tables, and references are excluded from the word count.
*The proposal format is for guidance purpose only and not mandatory.
Judging criteria
Each application will be judged by a panel of experts, on the criteria below. The research must:
- Be of significance and illustrate how it will benefit the LIS community in Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, or Sri Lanka.
- Demonstrate originality and innovation.
- Make an outstanding contribution to theory and its application.
- Illustrate the appropriateness and application of the methodology.
- Demonstrate sound implications for theory and practice.
Proposals will be rejected if:
- Your personal information (author name(s), affiliation, email ID, etc.) will be captured via registration section on submission page. Therefore, please do not include personal information in the proposal document. To support double blind-peer review process that we follow, proposals uploaded with personal information will be rejected automatically.
- Incomplete proposals and proposals exceeding 2,000 words will be automatically rejected. Figures and tables are excluded from the word count.
Contact
For further information please contact:
Ms. Sangeeta Menon
Publishing Relationship Manager
Emerald Publishing
[email protected]
Emerald Young Researcher Award 2021
Emerald in the East Asia and New Asian Tigers (NAT) region are delighted to invite early career researchers to apply for the Emerald Young Researcher Award 2021.
Submissions closed: winners have been announced.
Our 2021 winners
We are very excited and extremely honoured to announce the winners of Emerald Young Researcher Award 2021 are as follows, in no particular order:
Dr. Maxwell Ho Chun Sing
Lecturer
Department of Education Policy and Leadership (EPL)
The Education University of Hong Kong
Dr. Yi-Hwa Liou
Associate Professor
Department of Educational Management
National Taipei University of Education
Dr. Desi Adhariani
Lecturer
Department of Accounting, Faculty of Economics & Business
Universitas Indonesia
Dr. Donnie Adams
Senior Lecturer
Department of Educational Management, Planning & Policy, Faculty of Education
Universiti Malaya
Dr. Jacky Cheah Jun Hwa
Senior Lecturer
School of Business and Economics
Universiti Putra Malaysia
Dr. Tan Kim Lim
Assistant Professor
BNU-HKBU United International College
Thank you for your participation to this regional award. All of your research, publications, and your continuous effort in supporting #RealImpact, community engagement and alignment to SDG Goals are highly appreciated.
Eligibility
The applicant must be a citizen or currently doing research in one of the following countries: Singapore, Malaysia, Brunei, Indonesia, Philippines, Korea, Japan, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Macau, Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Myanmar and Laos. The applicant must be in the early stage of their research career with no age limitation.
Judging criteria
Each application will be judged by a panel of experts, on the criteria below. The judges will be from Emerald and senior researchers from various disciplines. The young researcher must:
- Be a citizen in the stated region/reside (study or work) in the stated region;
- Demonstrate originality and contribution in research and/or practice;
- Illustrate how the applicant has impacted the society or the community concerned;
- Have publication in any journal(s) in Emerald;
- A recommendation letter from one relevant and notable individual (i.e. a leading figure).
Application requirements
Each write-up must be submitted using the online application form.
The following documents will be required electronically:
- A summary stating specific effort(s) or activity(ies) and the outcomes or impact it has made. This should not exceed 2,000 words (note that tables, figures, appendices and reference lists, if provided, do NOT count towards the 2,000 word total).
- A covering letter containing full contact details (affiliation, full address, telephone number and email address) of the individual.
- PDF of the published article in Emerald or letter of acceptance indicating that the manuscript has been accepted for publication. Publication period from 1st January 2019 to 30 September 2021.
- A recommendation letter from the notable individual with his/her full contact details.
The 2,000-word summary must:
- Display clearly the nature and purpose of the effort/activity and the details about the success;
- Describe the process involved and the impact it has made. Success/process which is ongoing is also welcome;
- State the impact it has made/is making and the future plans.
Contact
Frequently asked questions
Q: Who can I contact for more information?
Please contact us if you require any further information on [email protected]
Q: When can I apply?
Applications open on 1st January 2021 and close on 30 September 2021 (23:59 GMT+8).
Q: From when my published article in Emerald meets the application requirements?
PDF of the published article in Emerald or letter of acceptance indicating that the manuscript has been accepted for publication from 1st January 2019 to 30 September 2021.
Q. Why is this award not open to every country in the world?
This is a regional award which takes initiative in regional bases to encourage researchers who are citizens or currently doing research in one of the following countries: Singapore, Malaysia, Brunei, Indonesia, Philippines, Korea, Japan, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Macau, Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Myanmar and Laos.
If you are not a citizen or currently doing research in the listed countries, but are interested in applying for Emerald Awards, please view our awards page for further information.
Q. Will I receive updates on my application?
Unfortunately, we will not provide individual feedback on applications.
Q: When will I know if I have won the Award?
All winners will be contacted by December 2021.
Emerald African Management Research Fund Award
Emerald and the Africa Academy of Management (AFAM), in association with INASP and the International Academy of African Business and Development (IAABD), are delighted to offer a research grant for an African project in the field of management research. The award will offer £2,500 (approximately US$4,000 equivalent) to fund the winning research project.
Submissions have been closed. Judging is in progress.
Eligibility
At least one member of the research team must be based in Africa.
Judging criteria
Each application will be judged, by a panel of experts, on the criteria below. The research must:
- Be of significance, and in particular, illustrate how it will benefit the social good
- Demonstrate originality and innovation
- Make an outstanding contribution to theory and its application
- Illustrate the appropriateness and application of the methodology
- Demonstrate sound implications for theory and practice
Application requirements
Each proposal must be submitted using the online application form.
The following documents will be required electronically:
- A summary stating specific goals, outcomes and benefits of the research. This should not exceed 2,000 words (note that tables, figures, appendices and reference lists if provided do NOT count towards the 2,000 word total).
- A covering letter containing full contact details (affiliation, full address, telephone number/s and email address) for all researchers involved in the project. Please state clearly which researcher will be the main point of contact.
The 2,000 word summary must:
- Display clearly a statement of purpose and intent
- State clearly the methodology(ies) applied and explicitly describe the research process
- State expected research outcomes and expected impact and possible application
- Specify the expected timescales of the research process
- Outline projected costs and total research grant required
Contact
For further information please contact:
Talita Opperman
Account Management Executive - Sub Saharan Africa
[email protected]