Small Grant Research Program 2008
RESEARCH PROPOSAL FOR SMALL GRANT FUNDING
The
purpose of these funds is to encourage new empirical
research focused on the LGBT population and policies
affecting that population. Applicants from a variety of
disciplinary backgrounds, including social sciences like
economics, sociology, demography, social psychology, law,
and public policy are encouraged to apply. This initiative
is designed to promote two important goals:
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Fostering sound empirical analyses focused on the LGBT
population
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Developing better understanding of the need for and
impact of public policies that affect the LGBT
population
Proposals should address both goals. Another important
objective of this funding is to encourage new scholars to
pursue research topics in this area. As such,
advanced-level graduate students are strongly encouraged to
apply. Similarly, more senior scholars interested in
expanding their research agenda to include LGBT-related
issues are welcome.
Examples of topics appropriate for funding include:
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Demographics and socio-economic characteristics of the
LGBT population, including same-sex couples, racial and
ethnic minorities, the elderly, and youth;
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Issues related to GLB families, with a particular
interest in children raised by GLB parents;
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Economic impacts of LGBT-related rights and legislation;
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Use, impact, and evaluation of anti-discrimination
statutes, hate crimes statutes, safe schools
legislation, civil union, domestic partnership, and
marriage legislation, domestic partnership benefits, and
legal recognition of parenting rights for LGBT people or
same-sex couples;
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Size, demographics, and socio-economic characteristics
of the Transgender population;
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Voting patterns and behavior of LGBT population; and
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Analysis of public opinion data regarding LGBT rights.
We
anticipate funding five to six projects with a suggested
total budget for individual projects in the range of $1,000
to $5,000. Funds can provide both salary support and costs
associated with acquiring and analyzing new or existing data
sources. Proposals that are part of larger research
initiatives are also welcome. We unfortunately cannot
provide funding for indirect costs or overhead. Requests
for travel funding should be limited to travel that is
needed to carry out the research project.
The
full application should include:
1.
Research proposal, including a separate 200 word
description of the project written for a nonacademic
audience.
2.
A budget and narrative explaining all items.
3.
A brief description of any human subject
institutional review board (IRB) procedures that may be
necessary.
4.
Curriculum vitae for all personnel involved in the
project.
The
research proposal component should not exceed three pages,
single spaced. Margins should be 1 inch around with a font
size no smaller than 12 point. The research proposal should
include the following sections:
1.
RESEARCH GOALS: Describe the specific research goals
and objectives of the project and describe how your project
will contribute to the stated goals of this initiative.
2.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Describe the project and
include the following information:
a.
Relevant scholarly literature that places the study
in a broader research context;
b.
Research design, including a description of data and
methods;
c.
A discussion of policy relevance; and
d.
Expected research publications, etc., that will
result from your project. Note that the Williams Institute
will require you to submit a summary of results for possible
inclusion on our website upon completion of the project.
3.
APPLICANT QUALIFICATIONS: Describe the
qualifications of the applicant(s) relevant to this research
project
Budgets should outline the amount requested and the basis
for all cost estimates. The budget should reflect resources
necessary to complete the proposed project in a timely way.
Please list other funding applications and sources that
could support the project if it is part of a larger
initiative. If the overall project budget is greater than
the request to the Williams Institute, please describe any
other sources of funding.
Be
sure to indicate if the project involves using human
subjects, and if so, which IRB process will be used. All
projects using human subjects must be approved by an
appropriate IRB body. If human subjects approval is
necessary, funds will not be released until approval is
obtained.
All
proposals must be received by May 1, 2008 and awards will be
announced by May 20, 2008. Projects should be completed by
June 30, 2009. Funded researchers will need to provide a
report by that date, including a 500 word summary of the
project and its findings written for a general audience.
PLEASE
SEND YOUR PROPOSAL TO
The Williams Institute
UCLA School of Law
Box 951476
Los Angeles, CA, 90095-1476
If you
have questions, please contact Gary J. Gates: gates@law.ucla.edu.
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