Research Grants - National Association for Alternative Certification

SUBMISSION DEADLINE: April 1, 2011Research GrantsThe National Association for Alternative Certification (NAAC) announces its 2011Research Grant competition. NAAC will award up to two grants of $2,000 each forquantitative or qualitative research projects related to alternative certification. Awardrecipients will be invited to present their research at the next NAAC annual conference andto submit a manuscript to the Journal of the National Association for AlternativeCertification.To apply, submit the following:• Cover sheet (Downloadable Word Document)• Approval Authority (if applicable)• A brief abstract of the proposal (do not exceed ½ page)• A narrative description of the proposal (maximum length three pages) to include‣ Size and scope of the project‣ Target population including number of people involved and potential number of peopleimpacted‣ Goals and objectives‣ Project emphasis area(s)‣ Evaluation plan• Vita of project leader(s) and a paragraph summarizing the qualifications of personnel specific tothis project.• Budget: Provide a detailed budget with justifications for each item included. Funds requestedmust be clearly related to the goals and objectives of the proposal. You may submit an excelspreadsheet as long as you have incorporated narrative for each line item.Submission Instructions:• Submit one electronic copy (Word document) to: judyc@alternativecertification.org• Name your file as follows: yourlastname-firstname-research.doc• Use 10 or 12 point Times New Roman or Arial font and 1 inch margins.• Start with the cover sheet, then add the abstract, narrative, vita, summary of qualifications ofpersonnel, and budget, using a page break between each section. If the budget is an excel file,you may send it as a second attachment named as follows: lastname-firstnamebudget.xls.• If approval authority is required, please fax the Approving Authority form (with signature) to202-403-3545.• All submissions will be acknowledged by return email.Eligibility Requirements:• You must currently be a member of NAAC. The membership application form is on the website(www.alternativecertification.org) and dues are $50 for one year.• You must agree to register and to attend the 2012 NAAC Annual Conference to present theresults of your research. (A maximum of $1,000 of grant funds may be allotted to offset the costof attending the conference).• You must agree to submit your research findings to NAAC for publication in the Journal of theNational Association for Alternative Certification.For more information contact: Judy Corcillo, Director, NAAC, 202-277-3600 orjudyc@alternativecertification.org

National Association for Alternative CertificationResearch Proposal Cover SheetPrincipal Investigator:Name:Title:Organization:Address: home workCity:State:Zip:Phone:Fax:Email: Required! All correspondence will be by email.Co-Principal Investigator (if any):Name:Title:Organization:Address: home workCity:State:Zip:Phone:Fax:Email: Required! All correspondence will be by email.(Attach the same information for all Co-Principal Investigators, but correspondence will be with the Principal Investigatoronly)If this proposal is accepted, I agree to attend the 2012 NAAC Annual Conference and present the results of myresearch.ApprovalsI am a consultant and I have no oversight organization to “sign off” on this proposalI am part of a university or organization and I will fax the following authorization from that body for this proposal.(Applicants fax the next page to NAAC at 202-403-3545)Principal Investigator’s Signature: __________________________________

National Association for Alternative CertificationApproving Authority /Center Representative:Directions:1. Name the PI so we can match this up with the submission.2. Give name and contact information for Approving Authority.3. Obtain signature of approving authority.4. FAX to NAAC at 202-403-3545 by deadline.For the proposal submitted by PI (name PI here):Complete the following for the person signing as the Approving Authority:Name:Position Title:Organization:Address:Phone:FAX:Email:Date:Actual Signature:_______________________________________________Applicants must fax this one page, if applicable, to 202-403-3545.Award letters will be sent to both the Authorizing Representative and the PI.

NAAC Research Grant Scoring GuideTotal Possible Points: 100Abstract (15 points):Provides a clear and succinct explanation of the proposed research; states a specific, testable, researchquestionNarrative Description:(Note: the total possible points for the narrative description add up to 70)a. Size and scope (25 points): Clearly explains the size and scope of the project; provides a clearand thorough introduction and background; provides clear explanation of proposed researchmethods; uses acceptable style and grammarb. Target population (5 points): Clearly identifies the target population, including number ofpeople involved and potential number of people impactedc. Goals and objectives (25 points): Clearly explains the goals and objectives of proposed researchin the form of a well‐structured, logical argument; uses acceptable style and grammar.d. Project Emphasis area (10 points): Project demonstrates the promise of making a significantcontribution to the fielde. Evaluation plan (5 points): Evaluation plan is clear and reasonable and aligned to the goals andobjectives of the projectVita of project leaders and a paragraph summarizing the qualifications of personnel specific to thisproject (10 points):Demonstrates that the project leader and personnel have the ability to successfully complete theproposed researchBudget (5 points): Funds requested are clearly related to the goals and objectives of the proposal;applies no more than $1,000 to offsetting the cost of attending the NAAC annual conference)