From the FLP Mailbox, this call for submissions for a grant competition:
Call for Proposals Carrie Chapman Catt Prize for Research on Women and Politics
Postmark Deadline: November 2, 2009
The Carrie Chapman Catt Center for Women and Politics in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Iowa State University is pleased to announce the competition for the 2009 Carrie Chapman Catt Prize for Research on Women and Politics.
This annual competition is designed to encourage and reward scholars embarking on significant research in the area of women and politics. Numerous proposals from a variety of academic disciplines are received each year. Proposals are blind-reviewed by a faculty committee.
The prize includes a $1,000 cash award for each project selected. Honorable mention prizes of $500 per project are sometimes given.
Proposals for the 2009 Carrie Chapman Catt Prize for Research on Women and Politics must be postmarked by November 2, 2009. Research projects submitted for prize consideration can address any topic related to women and politics. Scholars at any level, including graduate students and junior faculty members, can apply.
More details are available here.
– Bridget Crawford
