Purpose:
The Association for Women in Psychology encourages theoretical and empirical scholarship that addresses the psychology of lesbians.

Topics:
Unpublished manuscripts focusing on any topic relevant to the psychology of lesbians are invited.

Eligibility:
Manuscripts (conference papers, dissertations, or other manuscripts) must be unpublished and not under review or in press for publication at the time of submission. Both sole and jointly authored papers are eligible. Manuscripts must be no more than 50 pages.

Deadline: June 1 of each year

Submission:
The following material must accompany submissions: four copies of the manuscript, two self-addressed stamped legal sized envelopes, and a cover sheet with the author's name, address, phone number, email address, and title of the paper. The author's name should not appear anywhere on the paper itself.

Please send the above information to: Lauri Hyers, Department of Psychology, 45 Peoples Building, West Chester University, West Chester, PA 19383
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Review:
A panel of AWP members will conduct a review of the anonymous manuscripts. Submissions will be evaluated on the basis of sound methodology, clarity of writing, and relevance to the advancement of the psychology of lesbians.

Award:
The award will be announced at the American Psychology Association convention in August. The award recipient will be invited to present the manuscript at the Annual AWP conference and will receive up to $250 in transportation expenses.