Lloyd-Russell Prize for the Best Paper on Gender or Sexuality

Brief Description

The Lloyd-Russell Prize is an annual scholarship awarded by Eastern Michigan University to honor the best paper on gender or sexuality. It encourages students to undertake cutting-edge research that sheds light on these pressing issues and contributes to the academic discourse.

Host Institution(s)

The Lloyd-Russell Prize is hosted by Eastern Michigan University, a public research university located in Ypsilanti, Michigan. EMU has a diverse student body and a strong reputation for its unwavering support of underrepresented groups.

Level/Field of Study

The scholarship is open to undergraduate and graduate students enrolled at Eastern Michigan University. The research paper can be from any field of study, as long as it covers gender or sexuality-related topics.

Number of Awards

The Lloyd-Russell Prize is awarded to one outstanding paper each year. However, the university may choose to award honorable mentions to other exceptional submissions.

Target Group

The scholarship is open to all students at Eastern Michigan University. However, since it focuses on gender and sexuality issues, it may be of particular interest to students studying or interested in these topics.

Scholarship Value/Inclusions

The award winner receives a cash prize of $1,000, a certificate of recognition, and a chance to present their research at an EMU public event. The winner also gets an opportunity to publish their paper in the university’s journal or other relevant publications.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for this award,

• Students must be currently enrolled at Eastern Michigan University.
• Have an excellent research paper on gender or sexuality-related topics, completed within the past academic year.
• Both undergraduate and graduate students are encouraged to apply.

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Application Instructions

To apply, students must submit their research paper, along with a cover letter, stating their interest in the scholarship, and a personal statement explaining how the research contributes to the understanding of gender or sexuality. The application deadline is usually in the late spring, and the winner is announced in the following fall semester.

Official Website

For more information and updates on the Lloyd-Russell Prize, visit the official website.