AAHSL/PNR-NNLM Research Data Professional Development Award
Background/Purpose:
The purpose of the joint AAHSL-PNR/NNLM Research Data Professional Development Award is to strengthen the professional knowledge and experience of individuals at AAHSL institutions to improve and to build professional capacity in support of research data knowledge. This scholarship provides those selected with an opportunity to attend or experience a professional development activity related to research data knowledge and receive up to $2000.00 in support of that activity (travel, hotel, registration, per diem).
Potential Professional Development Opportunities:
Attend a meeting, conference, or class that increases professional skills, knowledge, or networks in the areas of research data knowledge. Examples include attendance at relevant workshops or conferences (e.g. Force11), Coursera certification courses, etc.
Eligibility:
Must be a library employee at an AAHSL-member institution.
This is a cost reimbursement award. Approved expenses will be reimbursed by AAHSL when the project is completed.
Professional development opportunity and all reports must be completed by April 30, 2020.
Research Data Professional Development awardees must submit a brief article about their professional development activity as a blog article to the awardee’s respective NNLM Regional Office; or information about the project can be presented as part of the NNLM Research Data Management Webinar Series. Awardees will also complete an evaluation form at the completion of their project.
All applications must be submitted by September 1, 2019. Funding decisions will be made by mid-October 2019.
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