Northwestern University doctoral students – at any stage – who have a research project that relates to the fields of gender and sexuality studies in any department and school are welcome to apply. Preference will be given to students actively pursuing a GSS certificate. Please note that post-docs will not be eligible.

Applications will be judged according to the merits of the projects, but also in relation to the degree of closeness to GSS’ mission. The selection committee will include the GSS director, DGS, and one member of the GSS advisory board.

The winner of the competition will be expected to present the results of their research at the end of the Spring quarter to the GSS faculty and graduate community. Details will be communicated accordingly.

The awardee will also be required to submit a short progress report (including a summary of expenses) within one quarter from the completion of their research project.

Please note: Students who apply for but do not receive the award are welcome to reapply in a subsequent year.

No more than 3 pages, double-spaced, with standard fonts and margins. This summary should be explicit about your research questions, research methods, and the connections to gender and sexuality studies (including, if relevant, connections to sexual orientation and health in social context). Please provide details about the data you will be collecting or analyzing (for example, how many interviews, which databases or archives, which ethnographic sites, etc.). Please also indicate how this project fits within your broader program of research (including whether it is related to your dissertation or other required research for your program).

Please list your research expenses in order of priority to you and provide a dollar amount for each research expense. Possible research expenses include travel to conduct research, necessary equipment to conduct research or analyze data (such as digital recorders and analytical software not available through the University), research supplies, and incentives paid to research participants. Funds may not be used for basic living expenses (except when traveling to conduct research) or for travel to conferences. NOTE: Though this award will be paid out as a taxable stipend, it is important to the committee that it be used to further student research.

Please request a letter of recommendation from your advisor or dissertation chair. They will receive an automated message of the request when this form is submitted, to which they can attach their letter.