Research Grants - Standard Grant, Info & Application

A - Application procedure

Applications for 2008 Standard Research Grants must be received by January 25, 2008.

Submit one complete copy electronically via e-mail. Additionally, submit one complete (identical) copy via regular mail (Postmarked no later than January 25, 2008).

Please download the following PDF file with detailed instructions on how to submit a Mazamas Standard Research Grant: 
Standard Research grant instructions

Applications should include:

1. A cover page with the project title, applicant’s name, affiliation, mailing address, and other contact information (phone, fax, e-mail). Also indicate that you are applying for a Standard Research Grant.
2. A 250-word abstract of the proposed project.
3. A description of the proposed project including its objectives, justification, and likely practical impact, background, methodology, expected results, and planned means of disseminating the results.  Maximum length of the application, including coverage and abstract, is not to exceed 7 (seven) pages.
Additional information may be submitted as separate attachments. Use #12 font, may be single or double spaced.
4. An itemized budget for the funds requested with appropriate justification for each item. Personal gear and institutional overhead are not allowable items. Identify matching funds or other sources of support that are available to the project. No indirect costs are funded by the Mazamas. (1 page)
5. Resume of the principle investigator(s)’ qualifications including education, relevant work background, research experience, publications, public lectures, etc. (2 pages).
6. Letters of recommendation: these may be attached to the proposal or mailed separately. Please have both hard and email copies of the letter of support sent. If mailed separately, please indicate who is sending them (maximum of two letters).
7. To keep our email box from exploding, submitted files must not exceed 3 megabytes in size.

B - Evaluation of proposals

The Mazamas Research Committee evaluates Standard Research Grant proposals using the following criteria:

1. Scientific merit as judged by the originality, reasonableness, and potential significance of the project’s goals and methods.
2. Likelihood of success at meeting the scientific objectives and communicating project results to appropriate audiences.
3. Potential for compounded benefits, such as student career advancement and other forms of resource development, support for and impact on community and governmental organizations, and proposals for new initiatives that may attract additional funding.
4. Reasonableness of the budget request.
5. Quality of proposal presentation, including readability, organization, and satisfaction of the requirements listed under “Conditions of Awards” and “Application Procedure.”
6. Relationship to Mazamas’ goals of conserving mountain environments (particularly relating to the Pacific Northwest), encouraging the scientific exploration of the natural world, and enhancing the enjoyment and safety of outdoor recreation.

C - Award Procedure

Proposals are thoroughly reviewed by the Mazamas Research Committee.  Since the number of applications may exceed available funds, the Committee reserves the right to modify budgets or partially fund any project.  Recommended proposals are forwarded to the Mazamas Executive Council, which is responsible for final approval of all grants.  Applicants will be notified in April 2008.  The maximum award for any proposal in this category will be $3,500.00.  Funds will be distributed in May, 2008.

D - Conditions of awards

Mazamas Standard Research Grants are awarded under the following conditions:

1. An annual progress report is due November 1 of each year following awarding of the grant up to the time of project completion.  This report should detail work accomplishments and expenditure outlays associated with the study; submission of draft publications is not necessary.
2. Upon completion, and no later than three years following awarding of the grant, the awardee(s) must submit a final report of the work performed for publication in the Mazamas Annual Journal.  This report should include a 2,000 word summary of the project, its results and benefits, and be worded for a lay audience.  Illustrations are encouraged and may consist of black-and-white photographs or figures.  A sample copy of the Journal can be provided to the awardee(s) to aid in determining content and style.  The Mazamas Research and Publication Committees reserve the right to edit this report to conform to the style of the Journal but will not alter meaning or basic content.
3. Any publications resulting from this grant must be forwarded to the Mazamas for inclusion in the Mazamas Library Archives.  Any such publication must acknowledge Mazamas support, but Mazamas’ endorsement of results or conclusions should not be implied.
4. Equipment exceeding $100.00 becomes the property of the sponsoring institution, usually a university.

Please address your application to:

Mazamas Research Committee
527 SE 43rd Avenue
Portland OR 97215
503-227-2345
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