The Catt Center is accepting applications through a postmark deadline of Nov. 29 for the 2013 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 $1,500 cash award for each project selected. Honorable mention awards of $750 per project also may be given.
To be considered for the 2013 prize, applicants must submit the following materials, postmarked by Nov. 29, 2013: completed cover sheet; biographical statement for author(s) (one page or less for each author); and four copies of the project description. The project description is to be a total of 5 to 10 pages in length, double-spaced, in 12-point font, and comprised of the following elements: proposal title; 150-200 word abstract summarizing the project’s purpose and content; discussion of relevant theory, contributions to literature in the field and methodology; statement and itemized budget describing how the Catt Prize will contribute to the research project; and timetable for completion of the project. If a reference list is included, it is not counted in the 5-to-10 page limit for the project description.
As proposals are blind-reviewed, do not include author names in the project description.
Application packets must be mailed (not faxed or emailed) to: Carrie Chapman Catt Center for Women and Politics, 309 Carrie Chapman Catt Hall, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa 50011-1305.
For more information, contact the center at cattcntr@iastate.edu.