Penny Kanner Dissertation Research Fellowship
Description
Made possible through the generosity of Dr. Barbara “Penny” Kanner, PhD, the Penny Kanner Dissertation Research Fellowship funds an exceptional dissertation research project that pertains to women or gender and uses historical materials and methods. (Note: This award has replaced the George Eliot Award and the Mary Wollstonecraft Award.)
Amount
Three awards at $4000 each
Deadline
Friday, February 28, 2025
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Criteria
- The object of study may derive from the social sciences, literature, or the arts
- Applicant must be registered in a doctoral program at UCLA during the quarters when the application is due and when award payment is made
- Dissertation prospectus must pertain to women and/or gender
- Research must use historical materials
- Awardee will be honored at the CSW|Streisand Center Awards Celebration at UCLA on Thursday, May 15, 2025. Attendance is highly encouraged.
Special Note
- Students who are qualified under the CA Dream Act of 2011 are eligible to apply. Find detailed information on the Dream Act at www.financialaid.ucla.edu.
- Applicants receiving financial aid are advised to consult with the Financial Aid Office about the potential effect of this award on their financial aid package.
To Apply
The application requires the following documents:
- Dissertation Abstract or Proposal (maximum 5 single-spaced pages, including works cited)
- Curriculum Vitae
- Unofficial UCLA Transcripts (with most recent coursework)
- One Letter of Recommendation from faculty members of any university
Letters of Recommendation
Please have your letter writer submit your letter of recommendation to Eva Amarillas Diaz, eva@women.ucla.edu, by Friday, February 28, 2025.
YOUR APPLICATION IS NOT CONSIDERED COMPLETE UNLESS WE RECEIVE YOUR GOOGLE FORM AND YOUR LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION BY FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2025.
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QUESTIONS?
For questions regarding CSW|Streisand Center awards, fellowships, and grants, please contact the Management Services Officer.
