Atlas is requesting proposals from partners in the Asia region to conduct original research focusing on obstacles to market exchange, and sources of cronyism that undermine free, competitive markets.

Atlas will select grantees that succeed in identifying a compelling hypothesis or research question; provide a methodologically sound approach for testing the hypothesis; and present a plan for publicizing the research findings successfully to media, stakeholders and the general public.

Specific and strategic research questions are encouraged and should be guided by, but not limited to, the following "Big Questions" and "Topics":

Big Questions:
- What are the costs of regulation?
- What are the best ways to communicate benefits of free enterprise?
- How do we distinguish free enterprise from cronyism?

Topics:
-Trade Barriers
-Property Rights
-Price Controls
-Public Spending
-Taxes and State Finances
-Barriers to Entry
-Licensing and Entrepreneurship

We strongly encourage each organization to submit multiple proposals, up to 6 total. Average grant size will be $1,500 per paper proposed.

Submissions will be considered on a rolling basis until March 30, 2014. Email Matt.Warner@AtlasNetwork.org any questions.

Atlas would like to thank the John Templeton Foundation for their generous support of this important effort.

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* 1. Institute Name:

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* 2. Institute Mission:

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* 3. Name of Principal Contact:

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* 4. Contact Email:

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* 5. Mailing Address:

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* 6. Country:

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* 7. Website:

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* 8. Telephone/Fax:

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* 9. Institute Founding Year:

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* 10. Number of Staff: Paid full-time, paid part-time, unpaid volunteers

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* 11. Has anyone in your organization enrolled in Atlas Leadership Academy and participated in any of the training courses offered including online courses? Please list their names and the training programs they completed.

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* 12. What was your organization's 2013 income and projected 2014 budget? (Note: Information will remain confidential)

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* 13. Identify up to six hypotheses or research questions you would like to explore.

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* 14. Using one of the research questions as an example, explain how the findings would inform public policy discussions in your city or country.

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* 15. Using the same research question as an example, describe your methodology in detail and identify key data sources.

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* 16. How will your research relate to and add to existing research on your chosen topic in your country?

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* 17. In detail, how will you market your findings to the media, public officials, and the public?

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* 18. How will you evaluate whether your findings are having an impact on public opinion or public policy?

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* 19. What is your timeline for completing the research and marketing aspects of your project? Be sure to account for all research questions you are proposing. Are there any strategic dates for marketing your findings?

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* 20. What is the total project budget (including all research questions you are proposing) and how will it be spent?

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* 21. What amount are you seeking from Atlas? Recall that average grant size per paper is $1,500, up to six papers. So, if you are proposing six papers, the recommended request is $9,000.

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* 22. Please provide an example of your organization's most high-impact research to date. Please be specific and thorough in demonstrating its impact.

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* 23. If someone on the Atlas team (or its team of representatives) helped you learn about this opportunity, please provide their name below.

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