Awards
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Career Contributions to the Sociology of HIV/AIDS Award
This Sociologists of AIDS Network (SAN) award honors outstanding contributions to the Sociology of HIV/AIDS. The award recognizes work that has significantly advanced our understanding of social aspects of the pandemic, or that has contributed to prevention, treatment, or policy interventions. Nominees should have pursued substantial research and/or applied work related to HIV/AIDS, and should have worked in the field for at least twenty years, normally longer. This award is given every odd year.
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Martin Levine Student Paper Competition
This award is in honor of the late Marine Levine, a pioneer in the sociological study of homosexuality and one of the founders of SAN. Students should submit an original, 20-30 page (double-spaced) paper on the social dimensions of HIV/AIDS for this annual student paper competition. The topic is broadly defined and can include any aspect of HIV/AIDS from a sociological perspective. The student must be the first author and must have written most, if not all, of the manuscript. The winner will receive an award of $100 and a five-year membership to SAN.
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SAN Scholarly Activity Award
The Sociologist AIDS Network (SAN) Scholarly Activity Award aims to nurture scholarly interest in the sociology of HIV/AIDS by supporting the work of emerging scholars in the field. One-two applicants will be chosen each year to receive a one-time award of up to $250 and a year of free membership in SAN. Any graduate student working on topics in the sociology of HIV/AIDS are eligible to apply. Supportable activities include, but are not limited to: 1) Research expenses such as providing incentives to research subjects, transcribing interviews, or copying archival materials; Travel to conferences to present original research.
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