Call for Research Proposals
Call
The Equality Research Center at Eastern Michigan University is seeking proposals for its
Equality Knowledge Project 2016-2017 Award Cycle. The Equality Knowledge Project
generates new academic research (from all academic disciplines) focused on LGBT
people, populations and communities. Faculty and doctoral students working at U.S.
post-secondary institutions are eligible for and encouraged to submit proposals.
The Equality Knowledge Project
The Equality Knowledge Project is a research stimulus program of the Equality Research Center
at Eastern Michigan University. The project provides mini-grants to support new LGBTQ
research. It is comprised of three elements:
-Research mini-grants to support academic research that is responsive to current
issues and needs associated with LGBT equality.
-An Equality Speaker Series of completed research projects presented on-campus
at Eastern Michigan University
-Publication of completed research reports in the Center’s Equality Research
Reports, a catalogue of findings from Center supported research, hosted
on the Center’s web site.
Requirements
We are seeking proposals for original research projects. Projects already underway may also be
considered provided the research has not been previously published or disseminated. Proposals should
identify the equality and/or social justice orientation of the research; benefits of the research; research
method(s); and, potential impact of the project. Whenever appropriate, plans for Human Subjects or
Internal Review Board Approvals should be described. Submissions will be judged on originality,
significance, clarity, likelihood of completion in the designated time frame (between 6 and 12 months
following the award), and relevance to the LGBT equality and human rights mission of the Center.
The Center is especially interested in submissions that propose research in the following areas:
-Safe and Inclusive Schools and Colleges (for students and/or staff)
-LGBT Community health needs and access
-LGBT Workplace equity and discrimination
-The Needs of Aging LGBT populations
-Transgender specific issues
-LGBT Youth and Adult Homelessness
-HIV Prevention, Treatment, and Criminalization
-Impacts of “Religious Liberty” efforts and legislation
-LGBT Civil Rights action
Awards
Proposals accepted for award will be presented as part of the Center’s Equality Speaker Series on campus
at Eastern Michigan University. The Center will work with the awardee to determine a speaking date
between October 2016 and April 2017. Accepted project authors will receive a $2,000 honorarium. 50%
is awarded upon acceptance of the proposal. The other 50% is awarded following presentation of the
research in the Speaker Series. A report of research findings or white paper must be submitted by May 1,
2017. Travel expenses associated with participation in the speaker series are not covered by the award.
Submission
Submissions should follow the following format:
1. Title Page including Author Name, Position, Institutional Affiliation, Contact Information and Working
Title of the proposed research
2. A Proposal which includes the Working Title, rationale, LGBT equality and/or social justice orientation
of the proposed research, benefits of the research, proposed method(s), and potential impact of the
completed research. When appropriate, Human Subjects or Internal Review Board processes should be
described. As we use a blind review process, the author identifying information should not appear in the
proposal section of the submission. Proposal should not exceed 5 pages including the Title page.
Proposals should be submitted electronically to the Equality Research Center at equality.emu@gmail.com.
Include the words “Equality Knowledge Project Proposal” in the subject line. Proposals will be accepted in
Adobe PDF format only. Proposals must be submitted no later than 5pm US Eastern time March 15,
2016. Proposals submitted after that time may not be reviewed.
Equality Research Center
The mission of the Equality Research Center is to promote, support, and disseminate research focused on
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender equality and human rights. The Center is dedicated to the
advancement of equality by connecting academic, evidence based research to community action, public
policy, and curricular innovation.
Contact the Center at
equality_humanrights@emich.edu
(734) 487-3032
www.emich.edu/equality