NWSA Lesbian Caucus Award
National Women's Studies Association
Award: $500 – $500
Deadline: June 1.
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. Qualifications: Applicant's work should focus on lesbian (defined broadly) lives, identities, or realities and make a contribution to the fields of lesbian and sexuality studies; must hold an active Individual NWSA Membership. Selection 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. How 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. Focus: Sociology; Women's studies.