Federation Research Prize
The Federation Prize promotes intellectual development and communication scholarship by awarding a cash prize of (up to) $3000 to a selected proposal authored by a CSCA member. If there are multiple submitters on a proposal, all authors must be CSCA members. Proposals are evaluated by a selection committee of scholars representing diverse interests in communication and methods of inquiry. The recipient is expected to provide a final report at the CSCA convention the year following the award presentation.
To be considered for the Federation Prize, applicants must submit a proposal. The proposal must include (1) a one-page title sheet with the applicant's name, address, telephone number, e-mail address, fax number, title of project, and a 200 word abstract; (2) a three-page description of the project, including objectives, methods, proposed timetable, qualifications of applicant, and a rationale describing why the project is worthy of CSCA funding; (3) a one-page budget, indicating the amount of money requested (up to $3000) and how the money will be spent (Note: Applicant salaries may not be listed as an expense); (4) a brief (i.e., two-page) curriculum vita of each applicant; and (5) names and contact information of three references familiar with the applicant's work.
The materials must be received by February 15, 2013. Please submit the materials via email to:
Dr. Mary C. Banwart
University of Kansas
Communication Studies
Bailey Hall
1440 Jayhawk Blvd., Room 102
Lawrence, KS 66045-7574
(785) 864-5681
mbanwart@ku.edu
The recipient of the Federation Prize is recognized at the Hall of Fame Awards Luncheon and Business Meeting.
Past recipients are:
2012Patrice M. Buzzanell, Purdue University | 2011Mike Allen, University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee | 2010Amanda J. Holmstrom, Michigan State University |
2009Kristen Lucas, University of Nebraska, Lincoln | 2008Julie Novak, Wayne State University | 2007Patric Spence, Calvin College |
2006Brant R. Burleson, Purdue University | 2005B. Scott Titsworth, Ohio University | 2004Joann Keyton, University of Kansas |
2003Mary Banwart, University of Kansas | 2002Lynn Harter, Minnesota State University-Moorhead | 2001Marcy Meyers, Ball State University |
2000Monique Mitchell, University of Oklahoma | 1999Timothy Sellnow, North Dakota State University | 1998Lynda Lee Kaid |

