Joan Grenier-Winther Award for Best Conference Presentation in French Studies Grant

Joan Grenier-Winther Award for Best Conference Presentation in French Studies Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Rocky Mountain Modern Language Association
Amount: US $250
Last Updated: December 18, 2025

Summary

The Joan Grenier-Winther Award, named after a prominent professor in French Studies, recognizes the best conference presentation in the field. Established by the Rocky Mountain Modern Language Association in 2015, this prestigious award aims to honor outstanding scholarly contributions. Eligible nominees include faculty, independent scholars, and graduate students presenting in French Studies sessions. The award carries a $250 prize and emphasizes originality, scholarly context, and the overall impact of the presentation.

Overview

Joan Grenier-Winther is Professor of French Language and Culture at Washington State University Vancouver, WA, and served as Executive Director of the Rocky Mountain Modern Language Association from 1998 to 2012. During her tenure, RMMLA grew significantly in number of members and prestige as one of the six regional divisions of the Modern Language Association. For her service to the RMMLA and her support of scholarship in French Studies, particularly at the yearly conventions, the Executive Board established in 2015 the "Joan Grenier-Winther Award for Best Conference Presentation in French Studies." The Joan Grenier-Winther Award carries a $250 prize. The Joan Grenier-Winther Award Selection Committee is made up of three RMMLA members. Selection of award recipients is based first on the completeness of the application, followed by a ranking based on five criteria: originality of research; scholarly context (reference to current research on topic); mechanics and style; coherent thesis statement; and contribution to scholarship in the field of French Studies.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Any presenter in a French Studies session is eligible for nomination by the Session Chair—this includes faculty, independent scholars and graduate students.Only one nominee per session can be submitted.