The Susanne A. Roschwalb Grant for International Study and Research Award was established in 1996 to honor the memory of Susanne A. Roschwalb, an Associate Professor at American University, public relations practitioner, and active member of the AEJMC Public Relations Division until her death in 1996 at age 56 from complications related to breast cancer. Learn more and apply by May 13.
Undergraduate and graduate students in public relations or mass communication programs whose plans include study or research of public relations and how the field interacts with society outside the United States are encouraged to apply for the $1,000.00 Susanne A. Roschwalb Grant for International Study and Research, awarded annually by the Public Relations Division.
Application: Applicants must provide a brief project summary/description of their intended international program of study or research, contact information for a full-time public relations or mass communication faculty member willing to serve as a reference, and a completed application form.
Brief Description of Research Project (up to 500 words): Please be sure to address the purpose, theoretical framework, and method including the data collection process of the project and how you are planning to use the award money. You're also welcome to share any pre-work or planning you have done to ensure the feasibility of the project.
Award Criteria: Full-time undergraduate and graduate students majoring in or emphasizing public relations or mass communication at four-year colleges and universities in the United States are eligible to apply. Applications will be judged in part on the quality of the expected contribution to public relations scholarship.
Deadline: All applications must be received by Monday, May 13, 2024 11:59 p.m. E.T. The application form can be found here: https://forms.gle/fNV6neQpReLt3Ewh9
