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 Erin Norris (erin.norris@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 which entails 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. Three grants of up to $500 each for reimbursable expenses are available to students each semester. Students should complete the Travel Application and submit it to Erin Norris in the Women's Studies Office. The Fall deadline is October 15, the Spring deadline is February 15 and the Summer deadline is May 15.

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 MARCH 6. If you have questions please contact Erin Norris (erin.norris@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 Race and Gender 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
ONE copy of the Award Application should be completed and submitted to Erin Norris in the Women's Studies office no later than March 5. 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.