The International Center for Research on Women (ICRW) is now
accepting nominations for researchers from the Global South for the 2022
Paula Kantor Award for Excellence in Field Research, which honors the
legacy of a visionary leader whose contributions to the feminist and
social justice movements are evident across the world.
Dr.
Paula Kantor, Senior Scientist of Gender and Development at the
International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT) and former
Senior Rural Development Specialist at ICRW died in the aftermath of a
terrorist attack in Kabul, Afghanistan on May 13, 2015.
Dr. Kantor
was a leading expert on gender issues and international development,
with nearly 20 years of experience in executing policy research and
programmatic work related to integrating gender into agriculture and
rural development. Dr. Kantor’s work was largely driven by her desire
and passion to improve lives in the Global South, especially those of
women and girls. She was a prolific researcher who participated in and
worked with several initiatives to better the lives and improve
livelihoods for women in conflict-prone and terrorist-affected areas.
She worked across Asia, the Middle East and Africa.
In the spirit
of Paula’s legacy of supporting applied research to advance the economic
and social well-being of women in low-income and otherwise marginalized
communities worldwide, this annual award is given to a young
professional female researcher from the Global South doing field
research related to ICRW’s mission.
Eligibility.
- Open to women researchers under the age of 40 who are citizens of countries located in the Global South;
- The
research or body of work may be conducted in any country, including the
United States, but must take place in low-income or otherwise
marginalized communities, with a primary focus on gender equity and
women’s and girls’ empowerment; - The social science research
should contribute to filling gaps in evidence, which are important to
understanding the best solutions for improving the lives of women, girls
and other marginalized populations. The research methodology may
utilize quantitative, qualitative, or mixed methods; - Outcomes of
the research should have been shared with the research community,
and/or with relevant stakeholders with respect to the nominees’ work. - Findings
should have been disseminated through relevant reports, peer reviewed
journal articles, book chapters, multi-media campaigns or similar
communications channels. Co-authored publications or joint dissemination
activities are also permissible. - Research that is being undertaken as part of an advanced degree requirement is not eligible.
ICRW Paula Kantor Award for Excellence in Field Research Fellowship.
- The winner of the award will receive US$2,500 cash prize
- The
recipient of the award will also have the ability to present in front
of an esteemed global audience, comprising those in the development,
business, NGO and government sectors – and will receive opportunities to
promote their research on the ICRW website and across their social
media channels.
Evaluation Criteria.
The selection committee will evaluate submissions based on the following:
- The nominee’s use of a robust research methodology following ethical protocols for conducting research;
- The
nominee’s use of innovative practices within the program’s activities
and their implementation, and measures to ensure sustainability; - A
strong gender-focused conceptualization of research/body of work, with
appropriate and relevant data gathering techniques, analysis, and
interpretations. This exercise may or may not be linked to a specific
programs or evaluation.
How to Submit Nominations.
Applications are due by 11:59 p.m. EST on Sunday, February 9, 2022.
For more information, click here. To download the nomination form, click here. And for any remaining questions, please contact [email protected].
