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research projects on sustainability and sustainable development
MAXQDA Research Grants is an initiative of VERBI software that aims to support researchers, research projects and networks for research collaboration. As part of this initiative, the #ResearchforChange grant was created to provide financial support and methodological training to student researchers whose field work aims to study, raise awareness and contribute to empowerment initiatives. Aligned with one of the fundamental values of VERBI Software , the theme of this semester’s grant is sustainability and sustainable development.
If you are a teacher and think that your students may be interested or interested in this grant, please download our grant information leaflet (PDF).
Aligned with the theme of this semester, VERBI Software is very happy to announce that we will be in partnership with the World Wildlife Fund (GNF) for the subsidy for this semester!
The Global Nature Fund is an international non-profit, private and independent foundation which works for the protection of the environment and nature. The GNF’s mission is to promote the protection of nature and the environment. To do this, the GNF focuses on launching and carrying out environmental protection projects for animals and their habitats / migratory routes; develop model projects for the promotion of a sustainable economy; publish articles and organize events dealing with the protection of nature and the environment; and promote international conventions on the protection of species. The 4th #ResearchforChange 2020 grant will be awarded to support the GNF’s major sustainable development and sustainable development projects.
For more information and / or to donate to GNF, please visit their website here: https://www.globalnature.org/en/home
What is the #ResearchforChange Grant?
With a mobility grant of $ 850.00, a MAXQDA Analytics Pro student license, two MAXQDA professional training sessions and more, VERBI Software offers three students performing qualitative and mixed research each a grant of a total value from 1600.00 USD.
Although we require that all information be submitted in English, the location of the researcher’s home institution, personal characteristics such as age, gender identity, nationality, ethnicity or religious affiliation will not affect the selection process.
The $ 1,600.00 #ResearchforChange grant includes:
Mobility grant
A Research mobility grant money only $ 850.00 USD (in the currency of your bank at home) to receive before the field work of the researcher.
MAXQDA license
A MAXQDA Analytics Pro Student license (or an upgrade for current MAXQDA users), valid for 24 months, includes 2 installations (value of $ 110.00).
MQIC funding
Admission fees will be waived for recipients who choose to attend the next MAXQDA international conference in Berlin, Germany (value up to $ 350.00).
Professional training
2 online training sessions conducted by a professional MAXQDA trainer (value up to $ 300.00).
MAXQDA assistance
Full technical and functional support from the MAXQDA support team.
Exhibition and advertising
The recipient of the grant and research will be presented on the website of MAXQDA and social media .
Eligibility criteria
- The candidate must currently be an undergraduate, postgraduate or doctoral student. student / candidate enrolled in a higher education institution (college, university, trade school, etc.).
- The applicant must carry out or be on the point of carrying out qualitative or mixed methods field work focusing on sustainability and / or sustainable development .
- Field work will start on September 30, 2020 at the latest.
- The applicant will use MAXQDA to analyze their research data.
- Employees of VERBI Software GmbH, MAXQDA professional trainers and MAXQDA alumni cannot apply.
No prior MAXQDA experience is required.
Students with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Please note: Any application submitted after May 27, 2020 will not be accepted!
Chronology:
#ResearchforChange Grant conditions
The scholarship provider is:
VERBI Software – Consult – Sozialforschung GmbH
Invalidenstrasse 74
10557 Berlin
Allemagne
Acceptance of the MAXQDA scholarship requires that you accept the following terms and conditions:
- The research project must be carried out in a professional manner and according to ethical standards.
- You will submit at least two research reports (Fieldwork Diary Entry 750-1,500 words each) in English to VERBI Software GmbH and complete the necessary modifications with the MAXQDA webteam.a. These research reports can cover any subject related to the research project and the use of MAXQDA in data collection, analysis and presentation of results. The content and exact format of the contribution will be individually agreed in advance. The first research report must be submitted by November 4, 2020 and changes to the MAXQDA webteam must be processed in a timely manner.b. Each contribution must be submitted with 5 high resolution images showing both field research and work with MAXQDA (for example, screenshots). VERBI Software GmbH has the right to publish the material on different platforms without time limit.
Please note: VERBI Software GmbH may use the name, description of the research project and submitted image of the fellow for its online and offline marketing materials.
- The two training sessions must be completed within 6 months of sending the trainer’s contact details to the winner.
- If the above conditions are not met or if the research project is terminated prematurely, VERBI Software GmbH reserves the right to terminate the contract and recover the financial support already provided. The reimbursement must be made within 3 months.
- VERBI Software GmbH processes the personal data (name, address, bank details, e-mail, telephone number) of the beneficiary of the grant exclusively for the purposes of the grant. The basis for data processing is therefore art. 6 (1) (b) of the GDPR. More information on data protection and your data protection rights is available at https://www.maxqda.com/privacy-online-forms
- German law applies to the conditions of the stock exchange.
The place of jurisdiction is Berlin.
#ResearchforChange Grant
Please read the above conditions carefully. If you wish to continue, please use the following checklist to ensure that you have all of the required documents (IN ENGLISH) before submitting your grant application. The grant application form will open once you have checked that you have all the documents (in PDF format) and you can then start your application.
Selection criteria for recipients used by the selection committee:
- The relevance and applicability of the “Search for change” described in the cover letter .
- Originality and creativity of the research project .
- A well-defined research question .
- Description of field research methods and analysis methodology using MAXQDA.
- Content of the recommendation letter (s) submitted.