2012 Jessie Bernard Award for Outstanding Research Proposal from a Feminist Perspective
Lori Kinkler, Clark University
"Lesbian, Gay, and Heterosexual Single Adoptive Parents by Choice: Perceived Stigma, Challenges, and Support"

Purpose

This award is presented in memory of Jessie Bernard, former NCFR Board Member and pioneer in the field of Feminist Family Studies. This award recognizes a graduate student/new professional who has demonstrated excellence in research and potential contribution to feminist scholarship.

Award (Plaque, Money, Recognition, etc.)

The award winner will receive a $750 cash award to fund feminist research, up to $350 in travel allowance, up to $95 towards NCFR Annual Conference registration to accept the award, and a plaque. A summary of the recipient's research results will be published in the Feminism and Family Studies Section Newsletter, and the recipient will be expected to present a report of their project and findings at the next NCFR Annual Conference.

Criteria

• Graduate student or new professional (with up to five years post-doctoral work)
• Proposals will be reviewed for their potential contribution to feminist scholarship about families and the use of feminist frameworks and methods.

Nomination/Application Process

• Authors should identify themselves only in a cover letter so that all entries can be reviewed anonymously - all identifying references should be removed from the paper or proposal submissions.
• An abstract of 100 words or fewer
• A five-page double-spaced (maximum) proposal in 12-point font, outlining the project's purpose, theoretical foundation, research methods, and potential contribution to feminist scholarship.
• A reference list
• A half-page budget
• Only one submission per category will be accepted from any applicant.

Deadline for Application

Application deadline is April 15th.  All materials may be submitted electronically to jbawards2012@gmail.com