Welcome!

The UCLA Center for the Study of Women (CSW) is a nationally recognized center for research on women and gender. Established in 1984, it is the only unit of its kind in the University of California system, and it draws on the energies of 245 faculty from 10 UCLA professional schools and 34 departments. By bringing together scholars with similar interests, CSW has played an important role in the intellectual life of UCLA.

Through its conferences, seminars and administration of grants, CSW has enabled feminist scholars to exchange ideas and secure funding. CSW works in conjunction with the UCLA Women's Studies Program to develop curriculum and promote feminist learning among both undergraduate and graduate students.

Together, the Center for the Study of Women and the Women's Studies Program constitute an important platform for women's concerns in Southern California. The UCLA Center for the Study of Women contributes to the advancement of women by expanding and sharing knowledge.

CSW CALENDAR
Fill your calendar with CSW events
(most Center for the Study of Women events are free and open to the public)

2003-2004 Feminist Research Seminar
This Interdisciplinary colloquium explores the frontiers of research on women and gender by UCLA faculty. Click here for the titles and schedule of this years Research Seminars.

Research and Visiting Scholars
The Research Scholars Program provides formal university affiliation for local independent scholars researching on women or gender-related issues. Become a Research Scholar 2004-2005! Call for Applications.

The Visiting Scholars Program provides formal university affiliation for (not local) independent scholars.

Graduate Student Awards:
UCLA Graduate Student Awards
UCLA Graduate Student Travel Grants


CSW is proud to sponsor SIGNS: Journal of Women in Culture and Society at UCLA. The Journal will reside at UCLA until 2005, with Sandra Harding and Kathryn Norberg as editors.