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THE ÖMER LÜTFI BARKAN ARTICLE PRIZE*

A biennial prize awarded in odd-numbered years for the best article in the area of Turkish and Ottoman studies published in the previous two-year period, sponsored by the Turkish Studies Association with the generous support of the M. Münir Ertegün Foundation.

Nominations may be made by the author, colleagues, publisher, or friends. Two copies of the article should be provided along with 1 electronic copy (as a pdf), plus the recommender's name, address and e-mail, the address, phone number, and e-mail of the author, and the names and addresses of the author's Department Chairperson and Dean where appropriate. Submit nominations to the TSA Secretariat.

  • Award: $300
  • Deadline for 2011: Nominations must be postmarked by April 15, 2011.

THE SYDNEY N. FISHER GRADUATE STUDENT PAPER PRIZE

An annual prize for the best paper in Turkish or Ottoman studies written by a graduate student in Turkish or Ottoman studies during the preceding academic year (i.e., 2004-05 for the award given in 2005), sponsored by the Turkish Studies Association with the generous support of the M. Münir Ertegün Foundation. The winning paper will be considered for publication in the TURKISH STUDIES ASSOCIATION JOURNAL.

Submit two hard copies and one electronic copy (as a pdf) of the paper, along with the address, phone number, and e-mail of the author; the names and addresses of the author's academic advisor and dean; and an addressed postcard for acknowledgment of receipt to the TSA Secretariat. NOTE: Papers and requested addresses should also be submitted electronically as Word attachments to tsa@uwec.edu. (ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION DOES NOT TAKE THE PLACE OF MAIL SUBMISSION)

  • Award: $200
  • Deadline for 2010: Submittals must be postmarked no later than June 15, 2010.

THE JAMES W. REDHOUSE STUDENT PRIZE COMPETITION FOR BEST PROGRESS IN THE TURKISH LANGUAGE

In recognition of the students who have made the best progress in Turkish in the academic year, prizes are awarded annually to students in each of four regions of the United States and Canada as determined by area coordinators and a committee composed of members of the American Association of Teachers of Turkic Languages. Any student (graduate or undergraduate) who has completed a full one-year course at any level of modern or Ottoman Turkish at a university offering such courses in its regular program may be nominated. Submit nominations to the AATT Secretariat.

This prize is organized and adjudicated by the AATT, funded currently by the Ertegün Foundation at Princeton University. The executive secretary of the AATT informs the TSA board of winners and announces the winners at the TSA annual meeting.

  • Award: $100 each for up to four winners
  • Deadline for 2010: Nominations must be postmarked no later than June 1, 2010.

HALİDE EDİP ADIVAR SCHOLARSHIP COMPETITION

This scholarship is awarded annually by TSA from a separate fund. The aim of the Adıvar Scholarship is to introduce to Turkey students who have not had extensive prior experience in Turkey or Turkish studies. This $1,000 scholarship is awarded to a qualified undergraduate in any discipline in support of travel to Turkey for the purpose of study or research. The successful applicant may use the scholarship to support participation in a Turkish language program or a work internship, or for study or research in Turkish culture and society. A scholarship applicant must be currently enrolled in a degree program at an institution of higher education and must be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States or Canada.

The winner must make use of the award within a twelve month period, beginning the summer after the award is granted. Thus, a scholarship awarded in March 2009 is to be used in the summer of 2009 or the 2009-2010 academic year. Applicants need to submit the following:

  • Statement of Purpose: To include how the applicant intends to use the scholarship and how the experience ties into his or her academic experience and goals; four copies
  • CV: Four copies
  • Academic Transcript: Official and 3 copies
  • Letters of Recommendation: Two letters of recommendation addressed to the Adivar Selection Committee and sent to Dr. Paul Kaldjian, TSA Secretary
  • NOTE:  CV and Statement of Purpose should also be submitted in electronic form (as pdf or MS Word document)

Award: $1000
Deadline for 2010: 1 March, 2010

All nominations and submittals should be sent to: TSA Secretariat, Dr. Paul Kaldjian, c/o Yvonne Plomedahl, University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire, 105 Garfield Ave. P.O. Box 4004, Eau Claire, WI 54702-4004.

M. FUAT KÖPRÜLÜ BOOK PRIZE

A biennial prize awarded in even-numbered years for the best book in the area of Turkish and Ottoman studies published in the previous two-year period, sponsored by the Turkish Studies Association with the generous support of the M. Münir Ertegün Foundation.

Nominations may be made by the author, colleagues, publisher, or friends. Four copies of the nominated book should be provided, along with the address, phone number, and e-mail of the author; the names and addresses of the author's department chairperson and dean, where appropriate; and an addressed postcard for acknowledgment of receipt.

Submit nominations to:
Dr. Paul Kaldjian,
c/o Secretariat, Turkish Studies Association
University of Wisconsin at Eau Claire
Department of Geography
105 Garfield Ave,
Eau Claire, WI 54701-4004

Nominations must be postmarked no later than: April 15, 2010.
Please clearly mark on the outside of the package that this is for the KÖPRÜLÜ BOOK PRIZE

Award: $500

Past Köprülü Book Prize winners and their books

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