Summer Research Grants
The purpose of these grants is to support and encourage scholarly research on women and their contribution to society by utilizing the holdings of the Women & Leadership Archives (WLA). These grants are made possible by the Ann Ida Gannon, BVM, Center for Women & Leadership Endowment.
Who should apply?
These grants are open to any graduate students in Chicago or the Chicagoland area, from any discipline.
What is the application procedure?
The application must include 2 copies of the following: letter of application, current cv, a research proposal explaining the project including a description of the collections at the Women & Leadership Archives that will be used and the project’s connection to scholarly research on women, and two letters of recommendation. We are not accepting submissions electronically at this time.
What are the application and procedure deadlines?
The deadline for the 2008-2009 grant cycle is April 15.
What are the criteria for the research grants?
Summer research grants are open to graduate students whose research would be enhanced by utilizing the Women and Leadership Archives. Weighted consideration will be given to those applicants with demonstrated outstanding writing and research skills, and who will be using the research conducted at WLA in a major paper, possibly one leading to an MA or Ph.D.
What are the criteria for judging research grant applications?
Applications will be evaluated for the appropriateness of the proposed research to the Women and Leadership Archives collections, the scholarly qualifications of the applicant, and the general interest and significance of the project.
What are the requirements for successful applicants?
All summer research grant recipients are expected to make regular use (10 hours per week) of the collections during the grant period (June 1st through August 15th). The recipient's advisor and department will be notified of the award by the Women & Leadership Archives and the Gannon Center for Women and Leadership. A major paper to be presented to the Women & Leadership Archives within six (6) months of August 15th. A courtesy copy of any publication resulting from research conducted with this grant must be presented to the Women and Leadership Archives. Lastly, the recipient must present their research as part of the Women & Leadership Lecture Series during the 2008-2009 school year.
What is the amount of the award?
Up to two research grants of $1,500.00 will be awarded.
All applications must include 2 copies of the following by April 15th for consideration:
- Letter of Application
- Current CV
- Research proposal explaining the project including a description of the collections at the Women and Leadership Archives that will be used and the project's connection to scholarly research on women and their contribution to society.
- Two letters of recommendation Descriptions of WLA's holdings can be found at: Women and Leadership Archives Collections
For further information and questions contact:
Elizabeth Myers, Ph.D.
Director, Women and Leadership Archives
Loyola University Chicago
Piper Hall, Third Floor
6525 N. Sheridan Road
Chicago, IL 60626
Telephone: (773) 508-8837
Email: emyers@luc.edu
Fax: (773) 508-8492