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NWSA Lesbian Caucus Award
Organization
National Women's Studies Association
722 Dulaney Valley Rd., Ste. 271
Towson, MD 21204
Phone Number (773)524-1807
Emails nwsa@nwsa.org
nwsaoffice@nwsa.org
Level of Study Graduate Degree
Award Type Grant
Prize
Purpose To recognition of a Master’s Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation project in areas of Lesbian, Queer, and LGBT Studies that resonates with the mission of NWSA.
Focus Sociology; Women's studies.
Qualifications Applicants should field of the degree is open, but the work should focus on lesbian (defined broadly) lives, identities, or realities and make a contribution to the fields of lesbian and sexuality studies; Hold an active Individual NWSA Membership.
Criteria Selection is based on clarity of project description; relevance to mission of NWSA, goals of Lesbian Caucus, and field of Women’s and Gender Studies; engagement of feminist analytical frameworks/methodologies; and potential impact on the fields of lesbian/sexuality studies.
Funds $500
Duration Annual.
Number of Awards Varies.
To Apply Applicants must submit completed online form; one letter of recommendation, preferably from dissertation or thesis adviser, although DGS letters will be accepted; all scholarship applicants are encouraged to apply for NWSA Conference Registration and Travel Grants if assistance is needed for NWSA conference participation.
For more information http://www.nwsa.org
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