To: LAUC members
From: Patricia C. Inouye
Subject: First Call for Research Proposals, 1999/2000
I am pleased to issue the first Call for Research Proposals for the University-wide Research Grants for Librarians for 1999/2000. The calendar below indicates the dates for submission and evaluation of proposals.
Research funds allow University of California librarians a unique opportunity to engage in scholarly research and creative activity which enhances our contributions to the University and our profession. Lists of previously approved projects are available from your divisional research committees who are always willing to help in the development of new research projects.
Please note that ten copies (10) of your proposals must be submitted to the Chair of your divisional research committee by October 6, 1999 in paper only with any required signatures.
See the following documents and forms for important additional information:
Funding for projects approved by R&PDC and the Office of the President will be available July 1, 2000. Projects should be planned for implementation after that date. Also, since rolling over funds is not a routine process, funds should be spent during the year for which they are awarded.
Remember that you may request funds to cover the cost of a replacement so that you may take time off to do your research. The level and length of this replacement is negotiated individually on a case by case basis. If your proposal includes replacement funding, this must be discussed with your immediate supervisor, AUL and University Librarian prior to the submission of the request, and the University Librarian must sign on the paper copy, cover sheet to approve "released time."
| ACTION | DATE (No later than) |
|---|---|
| First Call distributed | Aug. 20 |
| 1. 1st Call Proposals to divisional R&PD Chairs | Oct. 6 |
| 2. 1st Call Proposals to state-wide R&PD Chair | Oct. 13 |
| 3. 1st Call Proposals distributed to local divisions | Oct. 19 |
| 4. 1st Call Preliminary review by state-wide R&PD | Nov. 5 |
| 5. 1st Call Questions e-mailed to applicants from state-wide R&PD chair | Nov. 10 |
| A. Second Call | Nov. 19 |
| 6. 1st Call Revised proposals redistributed for divisional review | Dec. 17 |
| B. 2nd Call Proposals to divisional R&PD Chairs | Jan. 10 |
| C. 2nd Call Proposals to state-wide R&PD Chair | Jan. 14 |
| D. 2nd Call Propsals distributed to local divisions | Jan. 19 |
| E. 2nd Call Preliminary review by state-wide R&PD | Feb. 16 |
| F. 2nd Call Questions e-mailed to applicants from state-wide R&PD chair | Feb. 22 |
| G. 2nd Call Revised proposals redistributed for divisional review | Mar. 19 |
| 1st & 2nd Call Proposals final state-wide R&PD Review | Mar. 26 |
| Recommendations to Office of the President | Apr. 17 |
| Notification from Office of the President | May 4 |
| LAUC SPRING ASSEMBLY--ANNOUNCE GRANT RECIPIENTS | May tba |
| University-wide R&PDC Chair notifies candidate | June 1 |
| Funding available | July 1 |