Undergraduate and graduate students are invited to apply for awards up to $500 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 2008.  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, 2008.  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 2008.  All awards will be processed through the Financial Aid Office.

Application deadline:  Friday, February 15, 2008 by 4:00 pm.

No materials may be submitted electronically.  Pickup your applications at The Women's Center, or Women's & Gender Studies department. 

Contact Linda Wilsonat llwill01@louisvill.edu or Nancy Theriot at nancyt@louisville.edu