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Questions about Paper submission and Research grant
I've two separate questions. I'd appreciate if someone can help.
Question one is how to submit a paper to peer reviewed journals. To submit a manuscript, most journal website requires user log in. I am not affiliated with any colleges and universities, do I have to pay membership fees in order to submit a paper to a journal? My mother-in-law works in a university, I am able to use her account to browse and read ejournals via academic search complete, etc., am I able to use her account to submit my paper?
Question two is about research grants. I noticed that research grants are usually granted to people affiliated with colleges and universities? If I have published several papers on my own, do I have a shot? Where you usually apply for research grants?
Thanks in advance for your input.
I suggest looking into organizations like the National Council for Independent Scholars, set up for precisely this set of challenges. Because you're right: the system of scholary publications and research grants is stacked mightily in favor of those with an institutional affiliation. But there are ways in, and these kinds of groups allow not only for community among independent scholars but also serve as clearinghouses for info on publishing, grant writing, teaching, etcetera.
http://www.ncis.org/
Good luck!
Most journals do accept submissions sent directly to the editors. The process is listed under 'about this journal' or 'submissions' on most journal websites or in the back of most printed editions of academic journals. generating a user account doesn't require institutional affiliation, but it helps.
As to grants, most require some sort of institution/organization to receive the funds - but it all depends on the type of grant. there are for profit research organizations and solo researchers out there. Just make sure your tax id is in order. There is a catch 22 to landing a grant - most agencies evaluate applications based on prior grants received and your CV (including publications) for the ability to deliver what you promise they are funding you to do. Humanities grants (versus scientific/engineering grants) are a bit more flexible.
There is an emerging realm of practice as 'public designer' that provide services to disadvantaged communities or for public agencies that lack design abilities - these almost require the ability to propose your own grant - so relationships with the agencies involved is a plus.
Consider getting an adjunct gig to gain an institutional affiliation - it can't hurt.
Start small and locally. Grants.gov is overwhelming, so try looking for funding within your state, or finding somebody with a track record of winning grants to help mentor you or even to partner with.
gotta get back to my own proposals - 3 are due at the end of the month!
good luck!
Thanks a lot for the comments from both of you! Good luck for the proposal Barry!
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