While there are no restrictions on the subject of a candidate’s research or teaching area, preference will be given to applicants whose proposals reflect Misty Gerner’s concerns with conflict resolution, achieving peace in the Middle East, and/or the role of women in international relations.

1. Documentation: The candidate should document (a) the need for the professional development activity to be supported by the grant, (b) how the funds would be spent, (c) the appropriateness of the proposed venue/purchase, and (d) the feasibility of the proposed project/activity within the specified time frame.
2. Stage of Academic Career: As noted above, the applicant should be in the early stages of her/his academic career, i.e., within 5 years after receiving their PhD (primarily at the assistant professor level, including assistant professor, assistant lectuer, fellow, and research fellow, though requests from individuals at the late stages of dissertation research also will be considered).
3. ISA Membership: Although there will be no administrative costs deducted from this award and the opportunity is open to both Members and Non-Members of ISA, any Non-Member recipient must immediately join the Association to receive this award in order to maintain ISA’s tax-exempt status.
4. Final Report: Within one-year of being awarded the grant, the recipient is expected to submit a final report to the WCIS chair describing the activities accomplished with the funds.