The Deborah Gerner Grant for Professional Development is awarded by the Women's Caucus of International Studies (WCIS) and sponsored by Lynne Rienner Publishers.
Funds from this grant may be used to support any legitimate professional development need identified by the candidate. Some examples of possible uses include the following: (a) Travel to a professional meeting, (b) travel to conduct interviews, work with a colleague on a collaborative project, or field research, (c) purchase of databases, software, books, or other materials needed for research, or (d) participation in an appropriate pedagogy workshop or institute. Please note: These are just examples, other documented professional development needs will also be considered.
Award Details
For a listing of previous awardees, please see the Past Award Recipients page.
Submission/Nomination
- While there are no restrictions on the subject of a candidate's research or teaching area, it will be incumbent upon the candidate to document (a) the need for the professional development activity to be supported by the grant, (b) the appropriateness of the proposed venue/purchase, and (c) the feasibility of the proposed project/activity within the specified time frame. Should the case arise where more than one candidate qualifies for the award under these criteria, preference will be given to applicants whose research or pedagogical goals focus on conflict resolution, achieving peace in the Middle East, and/or the role of women in international relations.
- Although there will be no administrative costs deducted from this award and the opportunity is open to both Members and Non-Members of ISA, to maintain ISA's tax-exempt status, any Non-Member recipient must immediately join the Association to receive the award.
- Please submit the following materials electronically using this online form.
- Complete Curriculum Vitae
- A brief narrative describing proposed project/activity
- A budget
- The application deadline is October 15.
Selection
- The committee will review applications and notify the winner and ISA Headquarters by January 10th.
Prize
- The recipient will receive $2,000 and an award certificate.
Award Committee
The committee members are appointed by the WOMEN'S CAUCUS FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDIES, and also includes Lynne Rienner.
Laura SjobergCHAIR | APR 2012 - APR 2013 | |
Kristen WilliamsMEMBER | APR 2012 - APR 2013 |
Sandra McEvoyMEMBER | APR 2012 - APR 2013 |
Bethany BarrattMEMBER | APR 2012 - APR 2013 |
Serena Serrano OswaldMEMBER | APR 2012 - APR 2013 |
Lynne C. RiennerLynne Rienner Publishers, Inc. |
