The CATLA executive board will accept grant applications from CATLA members to fund research projects consistent with evolving trends in librarianship. Grants will be awarded based on merit and available funds, with no more than one granted per fiscal year. Applicants must submit information about their qualifications, proposed research project details including timeline and budget, and two letters of reference for consideration.

1. CATLA Research Grant Application
January 2008, Draft
In keeping with the stated purpose of CATLA to sponsor development opportunities for CATLA
members consistent with the evolving trends of librarianship in the technological age, the CATLA
executive board will accept applications for research grants from CATLA members.
Grants will be awarded based on the merit of the research and available funds. Final decisions on
awarding grants will be made at the regular semi-annual CATLA business meetings. No more
than one grant will be awarded during any fiscal year.
To apply for a grant please submit the following information to a CATLA board member.
Part I. Applicant(s) Information
Name of applicant(s)
Current position and Institution
Contact information
Address
Phone number
E-mail
Educational Background
Professional Experience
Please explain how your educational and professional experiences have qualified you to
complete the proposed research.
Part II. Project Information
Tentative project title
Description of project
Research Question
Scope
Methodology
Timeline for completion of the project
Plans for publication / presentation / distribution*
Expected contribution to the field of theological librarianship
Ethical review
For research involving human subjects please include documentation of vetting by an
institutional review board.**
Funding of the project
Itemized list of anticipated expenses
Amount requested from CATLA
Amount requested from other funding sources
Progress reports
Part III. Reference Information
First letter of reference that speaks to the ability of the researcher.
Second letter of reference that speaks to the desirability of the proposed research.
* CATLA member institutions reserve the right to request the raw data from any CATLA funded
research.
** If no institutional review board is available the CATLA executive board can assist you will
fulfilling this requirement.