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2009 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, 2007 through June 30, 2008 to be eligible for the 2009 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, 2008. Finalists will be asked to submit a complete copy of the dissertation at a later date.The winner of the prize will receive $1,000. The prize will be presented at the 2009 annual meeting of the OAH in Seattle, Washington, March 26-29. One copy of each entry, clearly labeled "2009 Lerner-Scott Dissertation Prize Entry, must be mailed directly to: Kari Frederickson (Committee Chair) Greta de Jong Stephanie Gilmore |
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