The American Studies Department's Joseph J. Kwiat award is for up to
$500 towards travel expenses to attend the ASA annual meeting, awarded
to the best University of Minnesota American Studies graduate student
conference paper presented at ASA. Application deadline: October 14,
2016 @12 Noon.
This award was established to recognize Joseph J. Kwiat who was one of
the three major figures in shaping and teaching in the Department of
American Studies.
Students who have had papers accepted for the 2016 annual meeting may
apply. This award is for up to $500 for travel expenses to attend the
ASA annual meeting. The funds will be distributed in the form of an
expense reimbursement. To apply, submit a copy of your ASA conference
paper to Melanie at stein196@umn.edu by October 14, 2016 @12 Noon.
Applicants will be notified of results shortly before the ASA conference.
ADDITIONAL CONFERENCE TRAVEL FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: Students who apply
for this award are also encouraged to apply for the ASA's Gene Wise -
Warren Susman Prize which is also for student papers accepted to the
2016 annual meeting. (Note the application deadline of October 15,
2016). FFI regarding this ASA directly-administered award, please
click here: http://www.theasa.net/prizes_
