The Society for Applied Anthropology is pleased to announce that four travel awards of $500 each are available for students who registered and submitted a paper abstract for the annual meeting program in Seattle, WA, March 29 – April 2, 2011. Specific information on the application and review process as well as the timetable is included below. Please note that the application period is limited in time and that the deadline is firm.
The Edward H. and Rosamond B. Spicer Travel Awards The Spicer Student
Travel Fund Awards commemorate the lifelong and very special concern of Edward H. and Rosamond B. Spicer in furthering the maturation of students in the social sciences, both intellectually and practically, and their lifelong interest in the nature of community as both cause of, and solution to, problems in the human condition. Two awards of $500 each are available to students who meet the eligibility qualifications.
Who is eligible?
Individuals who have been enrolled as students during some part of the current year and who have submitted a paper abstract for the Annual Meeting Program, which has been accepted. Students who are presenting a poster are not eligible. If the abstract is co-authored, the student applying for the student travel award must have participated to a substantive degree in the research/writing. The abstract (and paper) should be based on some concern for “community,” broadly conceived. Preference will be given to student applicants who do not have another source of financial support.
How to apply?
Applicants should submit a copy of their abstract along with a written statement not to exceed two printed, double-spaced pages. This statement should explain how attendance and participation in the annual meeting would contribute to their professional development. The application (statement and abstract) must be received at the SfAA Office no later than January 17. This deadline is firm. You may apply via E-mail info@sfaa.net) or fax (405/843-8553). The results of the competition will be announced in February.
The Del Jones Memorial Travel Award
Del Jones was a distinguished member of SfAA and an African American anthropologist who developed perspectives that could assist and transform the lives of oppressed and disadvantaged peoples. Following his death in 1999, close friends and members of the Society established the Del Jones Memorial Fund. This Fund supports two travel grants of $500 for two students to attend the annual meeting of the Society. The Del Jones Travel Award is intended to increase minority participation in SfAA, particularly African American participation, but also to honor the life and work of Del Jones independently of the minority criterion. The winning paper will best reflect the contributions and/or life experiences of Del Jones.
Who is eligible?
Individuals who have been enrolled as a student during some part of the current year and who have submitted a paper abstract which has been accepted for the annual meeting program. Students who are presenting a poster are not eligible. Following the contributions of Del’s professional life, the abstract (and paper) should be concerned with efforts to assist and transform the lives of oppressed or disadvantaged people.
How to apply?
Applicants should submit a copy of their abstract along with a written statement not to exceed two, double-spaced pages. The statement should explain how participation in the annual meeting will further the professional goals of the applicant. The statement may also include information, which documents the interest of the applicant in efforts to transform the lives of disadvantaged peoples. The application (abstract and statement) must be received at the SfAA Office no later than January 17. This deadline is firm. You may apply via E-mail (info@sfaa.net) or fax (405/843-8553). The results of the competition will be announced in February.
Note: Eligible students may apply for both (Spicer and Del Jones) travel grants. Please indicate on the statement.
