Walter Leitner Award

Walter Leitner and the Leitner family have vigorously supported research and social justice advocacy around the world. The Leitner Center for International Law and Justice and the Walter Leitner International Human Rights Clinic at the Fordham Law School are some examples of the training, research, advocacy and praxis in social and transitional justice the family has supported. Walter Leitner has made a generous donation to the Forensic Anthropology Center since 2013 to support student research and travel. This award funded the research of six UT graduate students.  In July 2016, Mr. Leitner generously provided another $5000 for the 2016-17 academic year.  

The Forensic Anthropology Center will award up to $1000 to undergraduate and graduate anthropology students for the purpose of advancing the field of forensic anthropology, including purchasing research equipment or other materials, research-related travel, or travel to meetings (other than the American Academy of Forensic Sciences) to present research findings.  

How to Apply 

To be considered for a Leitner award, please provide a 1-2 page description of the research or travel needs as well as an itemized budget to Giovanna Vidoli (gvidoli@utk.edu). The application will be reviewed by a committee.