Prize

Gita Chaudhuri Prize

Western Association of Women Historians

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Avg. Amount Awarded
288
Days
January 14 2024
Application Deadline
1
Awarded last year
N/A
Renewable
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Description

The Gita Chaudhuri Prize is an annual prize that recognizes the best monograph about the history of women in rural environments, from any era and any place in the world, published by a WAWH member. The committee is especially interested in topics related to rural women, women and education, and community development. The book must be a single-authored monograph based on original research. Anthologies and edited works are not eligible. The book must have been published in one of the three years prior to the prize. Books may only be submitted for consideration once. Books cannot be submitted a second time as paperbacks or new editions. All fields of history are eligible. Entries must be in English.

Amount Details

$1,000
Low Amount Awarded

Eligibility Requirements

  • CheckmarkRestricted to female students
  • CheckmarkRestricted to students studying History
  • CheckmarkMust be affiliated with Western Association of Women Historians

How to Apply

What you'll need:

  • Checkmark Other - One copy of the entry for each committee member; Statement that the applicant is a current member of the WAWH
  • Checkmark Application Form
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Contact Sara Egge
Chair, Gita Chaudhuri Prize
sara.egge@centre.edu