Ruth Strang Research Award

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Award Type: division groups

The Ruth Strang Research Award recognizes a NASPA member for their outstanding contributions to the body of knowledge about womxn and gender in higher education. Submissions could be based upon published or unpublished articles, academic papers, books/monographs, or other scholarly contributions that demonstrate excellence and address topics that advance the understanding of womxn and gender in higher education. The Center for Women welcomes non-traditional scholarship submissions that contribute to the body of knowledge about women and gender in the academy.

The 2027 Ruth Strang Research Award is accepting nominations from July 29, 2026 through October 1, 2026.

NOMINATE

 

Application materials:

  • A nomination that includes, not to exceed two (2) pages: 

    • Title of the submission

    • Nature of the scholarship

    • Significance of the scholarship to advancing the understanding of womxn and gender in higher education

    • What is novel/new/innovative about the research

    • Implications for future practice, policy, and/or research

  • Summary of scholarly contribution which includes:

    • Purpose of the scholarship - one paragraph

    • Brief review of the theory/literature informing the scholarship - no more than 1 page

    • Description of method(s) used - one paragraph 

    • Overview and discussion of findings/outcomes -one page

    • Conclusion -  one paragraph

  • List of references (following the APA Publication Manual, 7th edition)

  • Please include a link to the full text of the submission

Entrants must be:

  • Current members of NASPA;
  • Currently enrolled undergraduate, graduate and post-doctoral students, college faculty, or professionals working in student affairs or related fields.

Presented By

Center for Women