The University Commission on the Status of Women

Women and Global Issues Committee

announces the

Lilialyce Akers

Travel/Research Awards

for the Study

of Women & Global Issues

Undergraduate and graduate students are invited to apply for awards up to $750 to facilitate the study of issues affecting women in the global south or newly democratizing nations (Eastern Europe; countries in Latin America, Africa, and Asia). The awards are to be used to subsidize travel or expenses related to on-site research outside of the United States in 2010.  Projects focusing on the United States, Canada, or Western Europe are not eligible for funding. Research conducted in conjunction with UofL’s Alternative Spring Break program is eligible for funding under this program. Award recipients must complete all research by September 1, 2010. 

Upon returning from abroad, each recipient must provide a one-page written report on the results of research to the Committee on Women and Global Issues and also give a public presentation at the “Celebration of Research” during fall semester 2010. All awards will be processed through the Financial Aid Office.

Application deadline:  Monday, February 15, 2010

by 4:00 p.m.

To be eligible, students must not have previously won an Akers award and must:

¨      Be enrolled at UofL as a graduate or undergraduate student at the time of application;

¨      Complete an application form;

¨      Provide a 2-3 page proposal or project description that includes an itemized budget and provides a clear explanation of the regular course or independent study to which the research is related;

¨      Find a faculty sponsor who will complete the sponsor form and who will also provide academic guidance for the research including compliance with the U of L Human Subjects Research policy;

¨      Return completed application by Monday, February 15, 2010, 4:00 pm to Jan Rayburn in the Women’s and Gender Studies Department (3^rd Floor, Gardiner Hall #331).

Applications are available at

 the International Center, the Women’s Center,

and Women’s & Gender Studies Department (3^rd Floor Gardiner Hall)

or via e-mail from jan.rayburn@louisville.edu

Questions?

Contact Dr. Linda L. Wilson at llwill01@louisville.edu or

Dr. Nancy Theriot at nancyt@louisville.edu

Note:  No materials may be submitted electronically.