The International Society for Third-Sector Research (ISTR) is pleased to announce the ISTR Emerging Scholar Dissertation Award. This award is presented biennially for a PhD dissertation completed or defended in the two calendar years (July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2009) preceding the award. Self-nominations are accepted. Dissertations that contribute to the field of comparative study of civil society organizations nonprofit organizations, philanthropy, voluntarism and related issues are eligible. We encourage submissions of PhD dissertations from all parts of the world. Dissertations focused exclusively on the United States are not eligible. The winner will be announced and the award will be given at the ISTR 9th International Conference in Istanbul, Turkey, which will be held July 7-10, 2010. The award is US $1,000.
Dissertations may be submitted in English, French, German, Spanish, and Portuguese. Submissions must be sent on CD Rom and include the following:
* Letter of acceptance for the degree
* Letter explaining the precise nature and merits of the work
* 500 word abstract of the dissertation’s subject matter (in English)
* One full copy of the dissertation
* Release form stating that ISTR has permission to reproduce
* Sample chapter from the dissertation
Deadline: Dissertations and accompanying materials much be received by the ISTR secretariat prior to January 29, 2010. Entries will be read by a three member committee.
Mail to:
ISTR Emerging Scholar Dissertation Award
559 Wyman Park Building
3400 North Charles Street
Baltimore, MD 21218-2688 USA For inquiries or questions: istr@jhu.edu
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