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The Malcolm & Louise
Loring Grant
Eligibility:
The Loring Grant will be awarded to an individual who is:
- an OAS member who has been in good standing for a minimum of two years.
- an avocational archaeologist or professional archaeologist who will use
OAS members for the project.
- engaged in, or preparing to engage in, a project or experiment, the
results of which will add to the body of knowledge of the archaeological or
anthropological sciences.
Application Guidelines:
Priority will be given to applications that demonstrate:
- knowledge of the scientific methods and procedures of archaeology.
- knowledge of scientific literature on the proposed subject.
- contribution to the understanding of prehistoric archaeology of the
Northwest.
- contributions that will fill a void in current ongoing research.
Applications must include:
- An introduction to the project, including project goals and objectives.
- A description of the need for the proposed research.
- A description of the methodology and procedures to be used
- Project time line.
- Project budget.
- Personnel roster, including a description of the level of commitment and
experience of the principal project personnel.
Review Criteria:
The proposals will be reviewed by the OAS Scholarship Committee and awarded
by the OAS Board of Directors. The deadline is February 1st. The amount of the
awards is variable, based on available funds.
The following criteria will be used in the review of applications:
- Significance:
- The degree to which the proposed project will contribute to the body of
archaeological literature
- Evidence that the proposed project will fill a void in current
archaeological literature.
- Merit of approach:
- Evidence of the use of standard research methods and procedures.
- Extent to which the proposal reflects relevant and current scientific
knowledge relating to the project.
- Feasibility:
- The ability to accomplish the project's objectives
using the plans and resources described in the application.
- Adequacy of the applicant's plans to document and disseminate the
results of the project.
- Applicant Qualifications:
- Evidence of a commitment to the pursuit of personal excellence in
avocational archaeology.
- Demonstrated ability of applicant to effectively use and manage
available resources.
Dissemination:
Within one year of receiving the award the recipient shall prepare a paper
and/or article describing the work and presenting results, available for
publication on SCREENINGS. An OAS program presentation and other means of
dissemination are encouraged.
Information on the Loring sites: www.oregonrockart.com
A great Oregon rock art photo collection and
information site put together by LeeAnn Johnston and D. Russel Micnhimer.
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