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

Thursday, March 7, 2024

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 16, 2024. 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:

  1. Dissertation Abstract or Proposal (maximum 5 single-spaced pages, including works cited)
  2. Curriculum Vitae
  3. Unofficial UCLA Transcripts (with most recent coursework)
  4. One Letter of Recommendation from faculty members of any university

Letters of Recommendation

Letters of recommendation should be uploaded via Submittable. Applicants will list the recommender’s email address in the form and an email will be sent (once the application is submitted) via Submittable to the recommender with instructions on uploading.

If the recommender encounters difficulties uploading letters to Submittable, they may send it directly to rosa@women.ucla.edu with the name of the student and award for which they are applying.

Only complete applications will be considered. CSW|Streisand Center must receive all required documents, including letter of recommendation, no later than 11:59 PM (PST) on Thursday, March 7, 2024.

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QUESTIONS?

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Past Recipients