CCWH Awards
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CCWH Awards support historians and graduate scholars through dissertation work, article prizes, nontraditional career projects, and mentorship honors to advance women’s history and inclusion in the profession.
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Funder: Coordinating Council for Women in History
Due Dates (Anticipated): June 2027 (Annual application deadline)
Funding Amounts: $500–$20,000, depending on the award
Summary: CCWH awards support historical scholarship, dissertation research and writing, nontraditional careers, and mentorship and service benefiting women and LGBTQ people in history.
Key Information: Applicants must be current CCWH members and may apply for only one CCWH award per year.
Description
The Coordinating Council for Women in History (CCWH) offers awards that advance women’s history and support women in the historical profession. The awards fund dissertation research and writing, recognize journal articles, and help scholars whose careers have not followed traditional academic paths continue historical scholarship and professional projects. They also honor mentorship and organizational service benefiting women and LGBTQ scholars and students.
The named awards reflect distinct priorities: the Catherine Prelinger Award supports nontraditional scholars, the graduate fellowships support dissertation progress, and the article prizes recognize published scholarship. The Sandra Trudgen Dawson Award supports research, teaching, and service that connects historians, including collection visits, curriculum development, conferences, and workshops.
