The ALISE Research Grant Competition funds innovative research advancing library and information science education, supporting impactful studies led by the Association for Library and Information Science Education.
Funder: Association for Library and Information Science Education
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (Full application/submission deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $5,000 total; one award annually; paid in quarterly installments.
Summary: Supports original research advancing library and information science education with an emphasis on impactful and innovative studies.
Key Information: At least one applicant must be an ALISE member; cannot fund doctoral dissertations.
The ALISE Research Grant Competition, offered by the Association for Library and Information Science Education (ALISE), provides up to $5,000 to support original research projects that advance education in library and information science (LIS). This annual competition encourages proposals that address significant issues and foster innovation in LIS education, with the goal of enhancing both the theoretical and practical foundations of the field. The grant is intended for projects with clear relevance and potential impact on LIS education, and proposals are judged on their significance, research design, and the qualifications of the investigators.