Applications are invited from scholars involved in promising research the area of women and religion; this includes religion and gender issues, and feminist perspectives on religion. For the 2012 competition, a total of $24,000 is available to be awarded. Dissertation research qualifies for funding. Scholars at the beginning of their careers are particularly encouraged to apply.
Application Procedure
Applicants must be members of the Association for the Sociology of Religion and also have been members at least during the year prior to that in which they submit their application.
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A proposal of not more than five double-spaced pages (1,250 words) should outline the rationale and plan of research. It should review briefly previous research and theory that forms the background for the study, describe methods and research timetable, and summarize succinctly what this research project aims to discover. A detailed, one-page budget should be attached, indicating the amount being applied for and the exact purposes for which it will be used. Include a brief curriculum vitae and a statement of qualifications that specifically addresses the research project. Include a current email address that will be checked regularly over the summer months.
Simultaneous submissions to other grant competitions are permissible if the applicant is explicit about which budget items in the Fichter grant proposal do not overlap items in other submitted proposals.
All submissions must be submitted electronically to bjdeni@ship.edu by 11:59 pm GMT on May 1, 2012. Proposals and accompanying documents must be in English. Awards will be announced by June 1, 2012. Grant winners will be notified via email with hard copy to follow.
Send the proposal, budget and c.v. to:
Barbara J. Denison, Chair
2012 Fichter Grant Committee
Association for the Sociology of Religion
Questions? email: bjdeni@ship.edu
