Research Competition 2008The Society for the Study of Egyptian Antiquities (USA)
2008 Research Prize Competition
The SSEA (USA) is pleased to announce the 2008 competition for two research prizes. The awards are made possible by the generous contributions of the Logan Family Trust and Dr. David Berg. Each prize (in the sum of approximately $3000 US) will be awarded to the individual who presents the best application.
The competition is open to doctoral students, and recent post doctoral students, from universities in the United States and Canada who study any aspect of ancient Egypt. The subject of the research may cover any area of ancient Egypt from pre-dynastic times through Coptic Egypt. This year one of the prizes is reserved for an application conducting research in an area which was of interest to the late Professor Klaus Baer (University of Chicago).
The intent of these prizes is to assist in the completion of significant Egyptological research. For doctoral students it is often the case that some additional travel to Egypt or to one or more research collections housed in museums is needed to complete work. These prizes hope to support applicants conduct that type of research travel. Applicants who are just beginning their research are also eligible to apply.
An application will consist of:
a) a single sheet with name and complete contact information of the applicant, title of the proposal, institution attending or just finished, name - daytime phone number - email address for 1 or 2 references, indicate membership in SSEA or ARCE;
b) a two (2) page narrative description of the topic of the proposal and research plan. This should include details on whatever travel is intended and what preparations have been made and/or permissions have been applied for to conduct this research;
c) a one (1) page bibliography; and
d) a one (1) page budget.
If needed, applicants may attach 1-2 pages of drawings or photographs in .pdf format.
All applications will be submitted in electronic form as a single Corel Word Perfect (.wpd) or MS Word (.doc) file (with optional .pdf attachment). Applications will be in 12 point type (Times Roman font), single spaced, and 1 inch margins. Any application not following these requirements will not be acknowledged or judged. It is assumed that all applicants are members of SSEA or ARCE.
All applications and questions should be sent to:
eugene.cruz-uribe@nau.edu.
Application deadline: midnight PDT, MAY 30, 2008. It is anticipated that the prizes will be announced by the beginning of July 2008.
Recipient(s) of these prizes are expected to present the results of their research at the annual meeting of either the Society for the Study of Egyptian Antiquities (Canada - normally held in November) or the American Research Center in Egypt (USA - normally held in April).
Please pass this information on to colleagues and students who may be interested.
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