Inspired by the work of Susanne Zantop, Women in German established an award in her honor to help nurture and sustain research and publication in feminist cultural studies. The award provides partial support ($500 maximum) for research travel by WiG graduate students.
Eligibility:
Graduate students who have not yet completed the Ph.D. Applicants must be WiG
members with a project approved by a faculty advisor for research on a topic
in feminist cultural studies that requires travel to consult specific archives,
libraries, cultural centers, or authors.
Criteria:
1. The dissertation must address a significant topic with demonstrated relevance
to German Studies.
2. The proposed research travel must be for the purpose of obtaining access
to materials or information not accessible by other means.
3. The research plan must be feasible within the proposed time period.
4. The request for funding must be supported by a letter from a major professor
(dissertation advisor or committee member).
Proposal Guidelines:
To the student: In a statement of no more than 750 words, describe your dissertation
project and explain why travel to the specified site(s) is necessary. Include
a one-page budget statement listing the projected cost of travel to the site,
the amount requested from WiG, and support anticipated from other sources (if
any).
To the faculty member: Please address the quality and significance of the project,
the importance of the research travel, and the applicant’s ability to
see the project the project through to completion.
Deadlines: November 1 and March 1 of each year
Submit:
To the WiG President:
Julie Klassen
German Department
Carleton College
Northfield, MN 55-57
E-Mail: jklassen(AT)carleton(DOT)edu or president(AT)womeningerman(DOT)org