Hospitality Research Grant Application Timothy S. Y. Lam Foundation

Hospitality Research Grant Application Timothy S.Y. Lam Foundation

The foundation supports programs that are practical and directly benefit the hospitality industry. Of particular interest are efforts that apply rigorous academic research to solve practical hospitality issues. All grants are measured on the direct results of improved efficiency and efficacy for the hospitality industry.
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Research project title/subject
What geographic area will be served? What is an estimated number of people the final project will serve?
How will this research project benefit the hospitality industry?
Provide a brief synopsis of your research plans & goals including studies, tests, curriculums, facilities or other programs.
How will you measure your progress?
What date is the research/planning set to begin?

Partnerships and Staffing
Please provide the names of principal staff or fellow researchers that will be involved in this project, along with their titles.
Are there other partners in the community that will be assisting you with this research or program? How will they support your project?

Financial Information

Please provide the following financial statements, documents or information requested below:
Please indicate the estimated total of expenses budgeted for this project.
What is the amount you are requesting from the Timothy S.Y. Lam Foundation for the Hospitality Research Grant? (Must be between $500-$10,000).*
Does your team have a plan for securing funding for your goals/project after the initial research, beyond the Timothy S.Y. Lam Foundation grant, if awarded?
Please include an expenditure plan or estimated summary on your research program's projected expenses.*

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Please upload your organization's current operating budget.*

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Operating Status
Are you a for-profit business, a 501(c)(3) or other? Please include your Tax ID or EIN.
Provide a copy of your IRS letter determining your 501(c)(3) nonprofit status, your business license or other supporting documents which explains the purpose of your organization, group or research team. *

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Terms and Conditions
• Applications must be solely for research related to the advancement of the hospitality industry. (Other disciplines of study are ineligible).
• The research team agrees to keep open communication with the Timothy S.Y. Lam Foundation and provide information about the research project's progress when requested.
• The awarded funds are paid directly to the institution listed on your application. (Please ensure the information is accurate).
• It is the responsibility of the applicant/research team to ensure information of whom the check should be made payable to is accurate, as well as provide the correct mailing address for the department designated to receive the funds.
• Research teams are only eligible to win (2) TSYLF Hospitality Research Grants awards per project for up to $10,000 each award).
• Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Grant funding is dispersed in two payments. One payment will be made upon award approval and the second will be made once the research grant report has been submitted.

Media Release
I grant the Timothy S.Y. Lam Foundation permission to use my name or the name of my research team, associated institution, or other organization's professional information, and the use of quotes for publicity or educational purposes. I also grant the Timothy S.Y. Lam Foundation the right to edit, use, and reuse said products and information for nonprofit purposes including use in print, on the internet, and all other forms of media. I understand that all materials will remain the property of the Timothy S. Y. Lam Foundation, and I am not entitled to any compensation or payment for their use. I also hereby release the Timothy S.Y. Lam Foundation and its agents and employees from all claims, demands, and liabilities whatsoever in connection with the above.

Letter of Recommendation/Support
Please have a hospitality industry partner or other professional colleague provide a letter of recommendation or support on official letterhead about how you/your team have already contributed to your community and the hospitality industry and why this project would be beneficial to the cordiality, growth, and development of hospitality service and education. Letters of recommendation can be submitted by your referrer through this link: Submit a letter of recommendation

Please provide information on the person who will submit your letter of recommendation so TSYLF staff can cross-reference the submissions with the correct applicant/research team.
Name of referrer
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Signatures
I have read and understand the enclosed information. I affirm that the information that I have provided on this application form and any additional material I submit related to this grant application is complete, accurate, and true to the best of my knowledge. I hereby authorize The Timothy S. Y. Lam Foundation to release the grant application information, and the supporting documents provided by myself or my team, to provide information to a committee of The Timothy S. Y. Lam Foundation concerning my eligibility as a scholarship recipient. I understand that furnishing false information may result in revocation of the scholarship. I grant permission to be added to the Timothy S.Y. Lam Newsletter mailing list.
Name of applicant completing this form.
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Please contact the foundation associate at cmills@timothysylam.org for any questions about this application or the required and requested documents.
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Hospitality Research Grant Application Timothy S.Y. Lam Foundation

Partnerships and Staffing

Financial Information

Operating Status

Terms and Conditions

Media Release

Letter of Recommendation/Support

Signatures