The LBJ Foundation awards Moody Research Grants, underwritten by the Moody Foundation of Galveston, to graduate students, teachers, writers, and others to conduct research at the LBJ Library. Funds are awarded for the sole purpose of helping to defray living, travel and related expenses incurred while conducting research at the LBJ Library during the grant period. Applications must include an estimated cost of travel (airfare or mileage), the number of days required for research at the LBJ Library, and the total number of days for research and travel. Airfare should be based on the most economical fare available. Applications should not include funds for car rental or secretarial or research assistance. Prior to submitting a grant proposal, applicants must contact the LBJ Library's Archives department to obtain information about materials available at the library on the proposed research topic. Applicants should state clearly and precisely how the archival holdings of the LBJ Library will contribute to the completion of the proposed project. Competition for Moody Research Grants has been strong in recent years; general and vague proposals or those written in haste will not be competitive. Applicants must submit their research proposal that includes the title of the project; brief description of the project, including scope, objective of research, methodology, and possible conclusions or results; and relation of the LBJ Library holdings to their research. If the applicant has been published, a list of up to 5 of their publications with complete citations must be submitted. The Fall Term application deadline is March 15 and the Spring Term deadline is September 15. Please visit the award's website for more information.