GSIPM

Who: All Students
What: $1,000 Prize for Student Research in Africa
When: Papers accepted between April 1, 2010 and August 25, 2010
Where: Monterey Institute of International Studies

Sarah Meek Page, a distinguished December 1994 graduate of the Graduate School of International Policy Studies, died in an automobile accident on October 26, 2006 in South Africa.  She is memorialized on the MIIS campus with a bench in front of the Kade Building.  In order to honor Sarah’s work and promote research in Africa, her family has established an annual prize for student research in Africa.  Students may submit a research paper, program evaluation, professional experience, or other type of work which succinctly describes a specific social condition and a feasible solution in the form of policies and/or programs.  It should be fully documented and between 20-30 pages, 1.5 spacing in Word.

To be eligible for the prize, the work must have involved research or experience while in Africa prior to August 25, 2010: J-term Practicum, summer internship (either 2009-2o10), DPMI+ (Spring 2009, Summer 2009, Spring 2010, Summer 2010), or IPSS (2010).  Students from Africa may write a paper based on experience in Africa prior to attending MIIS.

Papers should be submitted to elaurance@miis.edu and delivered hard copy to McGowen 200E between April 1st and August 25th, 2010.  The award will be announced September 15, 2010.  The winner of the best paper will receive $1,000 USD.

Any questions should be directed to Professor Ed Laurance at elaurance@miis.edu.  Please see the attached flyer for more details.