Women's Studies administers a variety of awards and grants of up to $1500 each to currently enrolled Duke students in recognition of outstanding scholarship and research. The awards have been generously endowed through the Council on Women's Studies, alumnae/i, and friends. Please call (684-3655) or email Melanie Mitchell (melanie.mitchell@duke.edu) if you need additional information. Please be sure that you review the Human Subjects protocol to determine if your project needs review; this includes research projects that involves interviewing individuals. You can also contact Holly Williams-Stafford for additional information and assistance (681-8686 or holly.williams.stafford@duke.edu).

Travel and Conference Awards

In order to encourage Women's Studies students (both undergraduate and graduate students) to attend interdisciplinary events, to present their research at academic or professional conferences, and to take part in special projects where they can deepen their feminist education, the program offers a limited amount of travel and research funding each year. A limited number of grants of up to $500 each for reimbursable expenses are available to students twice a year. Students should complete the Women's Studies Travel Application and a letter addressed to the Director that details the purpose of the travel, its educational importance and what the funds requested will cover. Submit all application materials electronically in a WORD document to Melanie Mitchell (melanie.mitchell@duke.edu) in the Women's Studies office. The Fall deadline is October 1 (for travel November through May) and the Summer deadline is May 1 (for travel June through October).

Please note that you are required to review the University Travel Policy and complete the on-line Travel Registration Form prior to your actual travel. Please confirm your completion of the Registration form by forwarding the confirmation email you receive after you process the form to melanie.mitchell@duke.edu.

In addition, the Office of Undergraduate Research Support maintains an extensive website with Undergraduate Research opportunities, resources, and links.

Named Awards - All Named Award Applications are due February 15. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. If you have questions please contact Melanie Mitchell (melanie.mitchell@duke.edu)

The Dora Anne Little Award
is given to a Duke student at the undergraduate or graduate level who has excelled in service to the campus and community which extends beyond the classroom

The Anne McDougall Memorial Award
is given annually to a Duke woman undergraduate or graduate student who pursues areas of human service by studying psychology and related fields. Preference is given to returning women students.

The Anne Firor Scott Award - This award is administered by the History Department.
is given to help students (undergraduates planning to take the History Senior Honors Seminar or graduates) engaged in research in women's history spend time in archives and resource centers where they can use original historical materials. Recent graduates may be considered.

The Gender and Race Award
will be given to undergraduate and graduate students whose projects promote scholarly exploration and research on topics of gender and race.

How to Apply
The Award Application should be completed and submitted to Melanie Mitchell (melanie.mitchell@duke.edu) in the Women's Studies office no later than February 15. Please submit your application electronically in a WORD document. Additional information on the application process for each award is linked under each award above (all links are pdf). Incomplete applications will be returned to the applicant and will not be considered. Award amounts may vary from $300 to $1500.