Dear IHD Staff,
I hope this finds you all doing well! I am writing to encourage you to submit applications to the Daniel McGillis Development and Dissemination (D&D) Grant Program.
This email includes two attachments, the call for applications with detailed information and the application itself. Additional information is included below.
There will be two opportunities for staff to attend the D&D Bidder’s Conference:
· Friday, June 26th at 2-3:30pm EST
· Tuesday, June 30th at 8-9:30am EST - This conference was added to accommodate international staff. It will be available via GoToMeeting.
All applicants are encouraged to attend.
Applications will be due Monday, August 3rd and should be submitted to Kathryn_Niforos@abtassoc.com. If prospective IHD applicants have any questions, please contact Minki Chatterji (Minki_Chatterji@abtassoc.com ). Minki is a member of the D&D selection committee and is happy to support IHD staff interested in applying.
Thank you! And good luck to all applicants.
Best,
Jennifer Burnett-Zieman
RME CoE Coordinator
DEADLINE IS AUGUST 3RD, 2015
Daniel B. McGillis
Development and Dissemination (D&D) Grant Program
The Daniel B. McGillis Professional Development and Dissemination (D&D) Grants were created in memory of a senior scientist and role model who had a keen interest in justice system reforms in the U.S. and abroad. Dan worked periodically at Abt Associates for more than 20 years before his untimely death in April of 1998. He was committed to making sure that Abt Associates’ work was seen and heard, and was contributing to public policy. More than 250 McGillis Grants have been awarded since the program’s inception in 1998.
Eligibility
Staff members at the Associate level or below in the international and domestic divisions are eligible to apply for these corporate grants, which provide funding and mentoring to help them publish in refereed journals.
Administration and Criteria for Award
The D&D Grant Program is administered by the Office of Reputational Capital and Technical Leadership. Applications are solicited twice each year. Award decisions are made by a Committee, balancing the following criteria:
Feasibility
The most important criterion is that the proposal will lead to a submitted – and ultimately published – paper. In general, that means a completed Abt report or dissertation and the right to publish without client approval.
Professional Development
One of the primary objectives of this program is to develop our staff, and, in particular, to develop a group of employees for whom external publication is part of their career path. In general, preference will be given to Senior Analysts and Associates because they need the most support to develop successful publishing careers.
Relevance to the Long-Term Strategic Plan
The D&D Grant program is intended to support the long-term strategic goal of increased visibility for Abt Associates and its staff. To assess relevance, the Fellows will consult with management (DVPs, EVPs, and the CEO).
Call for Applications
The D&D Grant Call for Applications available on the AGI Intranet provides current guidelines and application requirements. D&D grantees and other aspiring writers can participate in the Journal Authors Support Group (JASG). Visit Jacob’s Blog for more information about both the D&D Grant Program and the Journal Authors Support Group.
Please access the link below for the D&D Grant Application & Slide Deck
Upcoming JASG Presenters and Papers
Visit Jacob’s Blog:
http://blogs.cam.abtassoc.com/Jacob/?page_id=519
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Kathryn Niforos | EA, Reputational Capital
55 Wheeler Street | Cambridge, MA 02138 | U.S.A.
Office: 617.520.2920 | Fax: 617.386.8033
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