The Sociology and Social Welfare Division announces its 2013 Student Paper Competition.  The goal is to encourage scholastic endeavors that enhance our understanding of issues related to sociology and social welfare.  Papers may explore and analyze any social welfare policy or institution along any dimension of interest.  Qualitative and quantitative empirical analyses and theoretical papers are welcome.  To be eligible for submission, papers must be: 1) written between January 1, 2012 and January 31, 2013 and not published or submitted for scholarly review; 2) authored by one or more students and not co-authored by faculty or a colleague who is not a student; 3) 25 pages or less, including references and tables; 4) accompanied by a letter from a faculty member at the student’s university nominating the paper for the competition.  To be considered for the award, the author must make a commitment to present the paper during the 2013 SSSP conference.  Send a copy of your paper and the faculty nomination letter as email attachments to Richard K. Caputo (caputo@yu.edu), Chair, SSWD Student Paper Competition, Wurzweller School of Social Work, Yeshiva University, Wilf Campus, 2495 Amsterdam Ave., Belfer Hall, Rm 907, New York, NY 10033.  The SSWD competition winner receives a cash prize of $200 plus 2013 SSSP membership, and the annual conference registration.