Program Areas

The program for Innovative Libraries in Developing Countries helps libraries enhance the quality of life in developing countries by improving their ability put scientific, technical and medical information to work for those who need it.

The New Scholars program helps the academic and research community create model programs to help scholars in the early stages of their careers balance childcare and family responsibilities with the demanding academic careers in science, health and technology.

Call for Proposals
How to apply for a grant

The Elsevier Foundation provides support for institutions in the global health and science communities working to advance scholarship and improve lives through scientific, technical and medical knowledge. In support of this mission, the Foundation focuses its grant-making on support for the world’s libraries and for scholars in the early stages of their careers.

The Foundation has awarded more than 50 grants worth over a million dollars to non-profit organizations working in these fields since its inception. Through gift-matching, the Foundation also supports the efforts of Elsevier employees to play a positive role in their local and global communities.

The Foundation was established by Elsevier, a leading global publisher of scientific, technical and medical information products and services, committed to making genuine contributions to science and health communities.

Announcement

The Elsevier Foundation invites proposals for its 2009 Innovative Libraries in Developing Countries and New Scholars grant programs.   For more information including guidelines for applying, visit our News section.

 
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