The Steven Lee Rubenstein Memorial Scholarship
The Steven Lee Rubenstein Memorial Scholarship honors the intellectual legacy of Steven Lee Rubenstein (1962-2012), whose scholarship on Lowland South American society integrates political economy and critical theory, psychoanalysis and post-structuralist feminist theory. For every SALSA conference since 2016, a travel stipend has been awarded to a graduate student, recent PhD, or precariously employed member who wishes to present their work at the SALSA sesquiannual meetings. This award Submissions relate to the study of Lowland South American anthropology and further Rubenstein’s research agenda into contrasting systems of power, gender, shamanism, racism and/or education.
We define the term ‘graduate student’ as an individual who a) is currently enrolled in a graduate program in anthropology; b) is currently in a post-doctoral student position; or c) was awarded their most recent degree within the nine months prior to the submission date and does not yet hold a teaching post. The candidate must be the first or sole author of a paper that will be presented at the SALSA meetings and be a member of SALSA in good standing. Travel grants will not be awarded to any individual more than once.
Calls for applications
Steven Lee Rubenstein Memorial Scholarship 2023 (application deadline: April 28, 2023)
The Steven Lee Rubenstein Memorial Scholarship 2021 was paused as the 2021 conference was virtual.
Steven Lee Rubenstein Memorial Scholarship 2019 (application deadline: March 31, 2019)
Steven Lee Rubenstein Memorial Scholarship 2015 (application deadline: October 31, 2015)
Selection committee
- Janet Chernela (chernela@gmail.com)
- Daniela Peluso (D.Peluso@kent.ac.uk)
- George Mentore
- Carlos Londoño
- Laurie Rubenstein
Peter Gow was also a member of this committee.
Steven Lee Rubenstein Memorial Scholarship Past Awardees
Rubenstein Memorial Scholarship 2023 – Valeria Pérez Vega
Read moreSteven Lee Rubenstein Memorial Scholarship 2023 Valeria Pérez Vega PhD Candidate in Social Anthropology, PPGAS Museu Nacional, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) For every SALSA conference since...
Rubenstein Memorial Scholarship 2023 – William Boose
Read moreSteven Lee Rubenstein Memorial Scholarship 2023 William Boose PhD Candidate in Anthropology, Emory University (USA) For every SALSA conference since 2016, a travel stipend has been awarded to a...
Rubenstein Memorial Scholarship 2019 – Juana Valentina Nieto
Read moreSteven Lee Rubenstein Memorial Scholarship awarded to Juana Valentina Nieto SALSA’s Board of Directors is pleased to announce that the Stephen Lee Rubenstein Memorial Scholarship Committee has selected Dra. Juana Valentina...
Rubenstein Memorial Scholarship 2017 – Courtney Stafford-Walter
Read moreCourtney Stafford-Walter awarded Steven Lee Rubenstein Memorial Scholarship The SALSA Executive Board is pleased to announce that the Rubenstein Award Committee has selected Courtney Stafford-Walter from the University of...
Rubenstein Memorial Scholarship 2016 – Guilherme Orlandini Heurich
Read moreSteven Lee Rubenstein Memorial Scholarship 2016 Guilherme Orlandini Heurich Museu Nacional, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro SALSA’s Board of Directors is pleased to announce that the Stephen Lee...