The Elsevier Foundation is seeking new grant proposals for the 2010 Innovative Libraries in Developing Countries programme. Sponsored by STM publisher Elsevier, the Innovative Libraries programme provides grants to library programmes in the developing world for innovative systems and services that improve access to scientific, technical and medical information. The deadline for Innovative Libraries proposals is September 15, 2010. Grants will be awarded in December 2010 and provide one, two and three year awards of $5,000-$50,000 per year.
The Innovative Libraries in Developing Countries programme supports the efforts of libraries in developing countries to improve their ability to put scientific, technical and medical information to work for those who need it. Past projects have included: expanding library information resources through digitisation and knowledge preservation; training and education programmes for librarians and researchers; developed-developing world partnerships to provide longer term technical assistance and training.
Active since 2002, the Elsevier Foundation provides grants to institutions around the world, with a focus on supporting the world's libraries and scholars in the early stages of their careers. Since its inception, the Foundation has awarded more than 60 grants worth millions of dollars to non-profit organisations working in these fields. In January 2010, $600,000 in grants were awarded to 12 organisations selected for their innovation and potential for impact in the developing world and academic workplace.
The online Elsevier Foundation application programme will accept proposals from August 1, 2010 to September 15, 2010, on http://www.elsevierfoundation.org.
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