It is my pleasure to call for nominations for the John T. Williams
Dissertation Prize

In recognition of John T. Williams' contribution to graduate
training, the John T. Williams Dissertation Prize has been
established for the best dissertation proposal in the area of
political methodology. It will be awarded for the first time this
year.  Proposals using quantitative or qualitative methods are
welcomed. Proposals are due March 1st and should generally follow
National Science Foundation format guidelines (no more than 10 pages
and a letter of support from the dissertation advisor).  Please send
submissions to Professor John Aldrich, committee co-chair (email
address: [log in to unmask]).  Other members include Virginia Gray
(co-chair), Patrick Brandt, and Burt Monroe.

Sincerely,

Jan









Janet M. Box-Steffensmeier, Vernal Riffe Professor of Political Science
Professor of Sociology
Director of the Program in Statistical Methodology
Mailing address: Department of Political Science
Ohio State University
2140 Derby Hall, 154 N. Oval Mall
Columbus, OH  43210-1373
Phone:  (614) 292-9642
Fax:  (614) 292-1146
Location:  2049S Derby Hall
E-mail: [log in to unmask]

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