The Peter Kong-ming New Student Research Competition, held annually by the Society for Applied Anthropology, celebrates outstanding student research in the applied social and behavioral sciences. This prestigious award honors Peter Kong-ming New, a distinguished medical sociologist-anthropologist and former SfAA president, whose work focused on applying the social sciences to address critical issues in health care and human services.
Scholarship Details
- First Place receives $3,000, an engraved Steuben crystal trophy, a $350 travel stipend, and two nights of lodging at the SfAA Annual Meeting
- Second Place receives $1,500, a $350 travel stipend, and two nights of lodging at the SfAA Annual Meeting
- Third Place receives $750, a $350 travel stipend, and two nights of lodging at the SfAA Annual Meeting
- The first-place recipient must present their paper at the SfAA Annual Meeting and submit it to Human Organization for review and possible publication
Eligibility Criteria
- Open to undergraduate and graduate students who were enrolled at a college or university during the calendar year immediately preceding the award presentation
- Unaltered undergraduate papers and graduate theses are not eligible
- Previous first- and second-place winners may not compete again
Application Process
- Prepare an original, unpublished manuscript based on your field research in the applied social sciences
- Format the manuscript using at least a 12-point font, double spacing, and a maximum length of 45 pages
- Remove all identifying information from the manuscript to ensure anonymous review
- Submit your completed manuscript according to the Society for Applied Anthropology's competition guidelines before the application deadline
- If selected as the first-place winner, present your paper at the SfAA Annual Meeting and submit it to Human Organization for review and possible publication
Peter Kong-ming New’s family continues to uphold his legacy by supporting this competition, which fosters the next generation of applied social scientists. The competition awards the best student papers on a research project related to health care or human services, reflecting his dedication to these fields.
