SCELC Research Incentive Award
The SCELC Research Incentive Award funds librarians at SCELC member institutions to conduct and share research that advances librarianship or improves library operations.
Funder: Statewide California Electronic Library Consortium
Due Dates (Anticipated): April 2027 (annual application window closes last Friday of April; projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $5,000 per award; supports research-related expenses (excluding equipment); one-year project duration.
Summary: Supports librarians at SCELC member institutions in conducting, publishing, and presenting research that advances the profession or improves library operations.
Key Information: Equipment is not eligible for funding; awards are reimbursement-based.
Description
The SCELC Research Incentive Award provides up to $5,000 to support librarians and staff at SCELC member institutions in conducting, publishing, and presenting research in librarianship. Funding can be used for a wide range of research-related activities, including travel for collaboration or data gathering, research support services, data analysis software, and travel to present findings at conferences. The award is intended to supplement other available funding and aims to facilitate the dissemination of research that contributes to the profession or improves library operations. All funded projects should be completed within one year, and recipients must acknowledge SCELC's support in any resulting publications or presentations.
