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SRF Research Grant Program

SIGN RESEARCH FOUNDATION

Foundation Annual Grants for Science Research
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Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

SRF Research Grant Program

Organization: Sign Research Foundation (SRF)

Geographic Scope: Not specified; appears to be open to academics and practitioners broadly

Overview:
The Sign Research Foundation Research Committee performs an annual analysis of the most pressing sign research topics for cities and planners. The foundation occasionally funds short-term research projects in response to urgent issues. Projects must be completed within 18 months from the start date.

Eligible Applicants:

  • Academics

  • Graduate students

  • Subject matter experts

  • Public Agencies

  • Non-profits

  • Corporations

  • Consultants

    • Focus Areas:

  • Consumer Perceptions of Signage

  • Legal Issues in Signage

  • Sign Design Guidelines & Best Practices

  • Sign Materials & Technologies

  • Sign Placement & Legibility

  • Sign Regulation – Guidelines & Best Practices

  • Signage ROI or Economic Value

  • Technical Standards – Illuminance, Energy Efficiency, Structural

  • Wayfinding Best Practices & Case Studies

    • Methods of Research:

  • Fundamental Research: Research within a University (disciplinary and interdisciplinary)

  • Collaborative Research: University + External Organizations: Development of new methods, innovation, and user experience

  • Research in Practice: Research by Public Agencies, Non-profits, Corporations, and Consultants: Strategies, methods, models and case studies that apply to the practice of sign design, regulation, placement, and perception

    • Requirements:
    All proposals must fit within at least one Method of Research and one Focus Area. Original proposals are encouraged.

    Contact: research@signresearch.org

    Address: 1001 N. Fairfax St. Suite 301A, Alexandria, VA 22314

    How to Apply

    Application Process

    Process Overview:
    The SRF research committee reviews all new proposals. Once a project is granted, a timeline will be established to ensure all projects are completed within 18 months from the start date.

    Steps:
    1. Review the Methods of Research and Focus Areas to ensure your proposal aligns
    2. Prepare original research proposal
    3. Submit proposal (method not specified on page; contact research@signresearch.org for details)
    4. SRF research committee reviews proposal
    5. Timeline established upon grant approval

    Required Information:

  • Alignment with at least one Method of Research

  • Alignment with at least one Focus Area

  • Research proposal details

    • Contact for Questions:
    research@signresearch.org

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    science-research

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