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NWSA-University of Illinois Press First Book Prize

National Women's Studies Association (NWSA)

This award was made possible by the National Women's Studies Association and the University of Illinois Press. This is a competition for the best dissertation or first book manuscript by a single author in the field of women's and gender studies. Applicants must be National Women's Studies Association members to be eligible. The competition is open to scholars from all disciplinary backgrounds but work that speaks effectively across disciplines, and projects that offer new perspectives on concerns central to the field of women's and gender studies are encouraged.

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Eligibility Requirements

  • Gender:
    Female
  • Financial Need:
    Not Mentioned
  • Major/Career:
    First book manuscript by a single author in the field of women's and gender studies.
  • Organization:
    Applicants must be National Women's Studies Association members.
  • Other Benefits:
    If a winner of the competition is selected, he or she will receive a publication contract with the University of Illinois Press.

Application Details

  • Transcript:
    Not required
  • Resume/Activity List:
    Not required
  • Other Materials:
    - Cover letter- C.V.- Proposal, including a 4-5 page overview of the scope of the project and analysis of competing titles- Complete unbound manuscript, at least 150 double spaced pages, 12 pt. Times New Roman font

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