Stòras Rannsachaidh Shoillse
Soillse, the National Research Network for the Maintenance and Revitalisation of Gaelic Language and Culture – is opening its Small Research Fund for research proposals for 2011.
All research proposals will be considered as long as they relate to some aspect of Gaelic language use and development. For example, research proposals can be submitted in relation to how Gaelic is used within the community and/or the family; how people identify with Gaelic and their own levels of self-confidence in learning and speaking the language, the appropriateness of public policies as they relate to promoting the use and learning of Gaelic in Scotland; and the impact of technology in supporting Gaelic learning and development.
Joint-applications for funding support from schools and community groups in collaboration with the academic institutions participating in Soillse are particularly welcomed.
The Soillse Research Fund will provide support for research projects up to the value of £3,000. Each project will also need an additional 40% of match funding to the value of the grant received from the Research Fund. It is expected that a minimum of 5 awards will be made from the Soillse Research Fund this year.
The closing date for applications is 17th June 2011 and all projects must be completed by end December 2011.