NAA-REF Major Grants

Funder: National Academy of Arbitrators Research and Education Foundation (NAA-REF)

Geographic Scope: United States and Canada

Purpose

Major grants fund research and educational projects that meet one or more NAA-REF purposes:

• The study and understanding of grievance procedures, arbitration process, and other forms of labor and employment dispute resolution and the impact of law on these processes
• Education and training of persons engaged in resolution of labor-management and employment disputes (lecture programs, symposiums, conferences, training seminars)
• Preparation and publication of books, symposium materials, articles, and audio-visual materials (videos, websites, CDs) enhancing competence in arbitration and mediation
• Projects fostering highest standards of integrity, competence, honor, and character in arbitration and dispute resolution
• Preparation of material keeping arbitrators and students abreast of current research into arbitration process and dispute resolution procedures

Eligible Project Types

• Research Proposals: Academic and applied research on arbitration, labor-management relations, and dispute resolution
• Training/Educational Proposals: Development of courses, training programs, educational materials, symposiums, and conferences

Eligibility

• Researchers, educators, and organizations in US and Canada
• Individual scholars and institutional applicants
• Collaborators and co-applicants welcome

Key Information

• NAA-REF is a small foundation; applicants should not expect full funding
• Applicants expected to provide significant portion of their own funding
• Review process includes committee review and full NAA-REF Board approval

Review Timeline

• Board Meeting Schedule: March, June, September, December (quarterly)
• Submission Deadline for Board Review: At least one month prior to scheduled board meeting for committee review and consideration

Submission

1. Format and Submission:
   • Submit proposals in Word or PDF format
   • Submit at least one month prior to quarterly board meetings (March, June, September, December) for committee review

Required Information for All Major Grant Applications

1. Contact Information:
   • Names, affiliations, mailing addresses, email addresses, and telephone numbers of applicant(s) and collaborators
   • Resume or curriculum vitae of applicant(s)
2. NAA-REF Purpose Identification:
   • Identify which NAA-REF purpose(s) the proposal meets (threshold requirement)
3. Budget:
   • Provide detailed budget showing specific expenditures
   • Specify exactly what NAA-REF funding is requested
   • If applicable, describe how this fits into any larger proposal
4. Other Funding Sources:
   • Specify amount of budget to be supplied by applicant
   • List all other funding sources and approximate amounts from each
   • If no other sources: Describe efforts made to secure other funding and reasons for absence
5. Project Summary:
   • 200-word summary stating:
   • Project objective
   • Significance of proposed project
   • How the end product will be used
6. Full Project Description:
   • Complete explanation providing reviewers with full picture of proposed research design
   • Include:
   • Proposal's purpose and value
   • What will be done
   • How it will be done
   • Who will do it
   • When it will be done
   • What the end product will be
   • Target audience
   • Marketing plans
   • Dissemination procedure for results