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2011 OAH LERNER-SCOTT DISSERTATION PRIZE
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The Lerner-Scott Dissertation Prize was given for the first time in 1992 for the best doctoral dissertation in U.S. women's history. The prize is named for Gerda Lerner and Anne Firor Scott, both pioneers in women's history and past presidents of the Organization of American Historians.

A dissertation must be completed during the period July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2010 to be eligible for the 2011 Lerner-Scott Dissertation Prize. Each application must contain a letter of support from a faculty member at the degree-granting institution, along with an abstract, table of contents and sample chapter from the dissertation. Please also include email addresses for both the applicant and the adviser, if available. One complete copy of each entry must be received by each member of the prize committee by October 1, 2010.

Please note that it is the policy of the OAH to honor those applicants who have submitted their applications on or before the stated deadline date. Applications which are not received by close of business on the deadline date will not be considered.

Finalists will be asked to submit a complete copy of the dissertation at a later date. 

The winner receives $1,000.

The prize will be presented at the 2011 annual meeting of the OAH in Houston, Texas, March 17-20. One copy of each entry, clearly labeled "2011 Lerner-Scott Dissertation Prize Entry, must be mailed directly to:

[Addresses forthcoming]

Natalia Molina (Committee Chair)
Department of Ethnic Studies, 0522
University of California, San Diego
9500 Gilman Drive
LaJolla, CA 92093-0522

Susan Rugh
Affiliation: Brigham Young University

Jacqueline Wilkie
Affiliation: Luther College

List of Past Winners

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