ASMEA 8th Annual Conference - Research Grants

 

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The Association for the Study of the Middle East and Africa (ASMEA) is pleased to offer the following grant opportunities to its Members in conjunction with the Eighth Annual ASMEA Conference to be held on October 29-31, 2015 in Washington, D.C.

ASMEA Research Grants

ASMEA will offer research grants of up to $2500 to qualified scholars and students engaged in the study of the Middle East and Africa. Application deadline is Monday, March 2, 2015. Find out more information, HERE.

Moroccan Studies Research Grant

ASMEA and the Moroccan-American Cultural Center (MACC) will offer research grants to scholars and students whose research is focused on the Kingdom of Morocco. Grants of up to $2500 will be awarded to qualified applicants. Application deadline is Monday, March 2, 2015. Find out more information, HERE.



Become a MEMBER of ASMEA or REGISTER for the Eighth Annual Conference.


Any questions or for more information, contact ASMEA at 202.429.8860 or info@asmeascholars.org.

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2015 ANNUAL CONFERENCE: Call for Papers & Panels and Grants Info

Eighth Annual ASMEA Conference

Association for the Study of the Middle East and Africa
www.asmeascholars.org

October 29 - 31, 2015 

Key Bridge Marriott Hotel * Washington, D.C.

ASMEA is currently seeking proposals for paper and panel presentations for its Eighth Annual Conference. Scholars from any discipline, tenured or untenured faculty, or those otherwise affiliated with a recognized research institution, may submit proposals to present at the Conference. Unique proposals from senior graduate students (ABD) will also be considered.Proposals on topics related to the Middle East and Africa should consist of a one-page outline of new and unpublished research. A recent C.V. with all contact data also must be included with name, e-mail, phone number, and affiliation.

The deadline for proposals is Monday, March 30, 2015. 

SUBMIT your PAPER Proposals and PANEL Proposals.

ASMEA offers the following GRANT OPPORTUNITIES to its Members in conjunction with the Eighth Annual Conference.

ASMEA Research Grants
The Association for the Study of the Middle East and Africa is pleased to offer research grants of up to $2500 to qualified professors and students engaged in the study of the Middle East and Africa. Find out more information, HERE.

Moroccan Studies Research Grant
ASMEA and the Moroccan-American Cultural Center (MACC) are pleased to offer research grants for scholars and students whose research is focused on the Kingdom of Morocco. Grants of up to $2500 will be awarded to qualified applicants. Find out more information, HERE.

Conference Travel Grant
ASMEA is pleased to offer travel grants of up to $500 to attend the Eighth Annual Conference for qualified members whose paper proposal is accepted for presentation and have not been awarded any other grant from ASMEA.

Become a MEMBER of ASMEA or REGISTER for the Eighth Annual Conference.

Any questions or for more information, contact ASMEA at 202-429-8860 or info@asmeascholars.org.

STATEMENT OF PURPOSE WRITING WORKSHOP

Wednesday, October 29
10:00 am-11:00 am
1636 International Institute
School of Social Work Building

Tips for writing your statement of purpose for international fellowship funding applications.

Expert advice from a Sweetland writing professional:

• Formulating your research question
• Appealing to the selection committee
• Explaining why you need foreign language training
• Defining goals for overseas travel

Funding Opportunities Include:

• Foreign Language and Area Studies (FLAS) Fellowships
• International Institute Individual Fellowships
• Rackham International Research Award (RIRA)
• Grants from Area Studies Centers (please check individual Centers for opportunities)

Boren Scholarships and Fellowships 2015-2016

Applications for the 2015-2016 David L. Boren Scholarships and Fellowships are now available at www.borenawards.org. 

Boren Awards provide unique funding opportunities for U.S. undergraduate and graduate students to study in Africa, Asia, Central & Eastern Europe, Eurasia, Latin America, and the Middle East, where they can add important international and language components to their educations.

Boren Scholars and Fellows represent a variety of academic backgrounds, but all are interested in studying less commonly taught languages, including but not limited to Arabic, Chinese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, and Swahili. As part of the African Languages Initiative, Boren Award applicants have the opportunity to further their study of Akan/Twi, French, Portuguese, Swahili, Wolof, or Zulu. For a complete list of languages, visit our website.  

Undergraduate students can receive up to $20,000 for an academic year’s study abroad and graduate students up to $30,000 for language study and international research. In exchange for funding, recipients commit to working in the federal government for a minimum of one year.

National Application Deadlines

Boren Fellowship: January 27, 2015

Boren Scholarship: February 4, 2015*

(*The University of Michigan campus deadline is: January 14, 2015. Visit our website for information about your campus deadline and Boren campus representative.)

For more information about the Boren Awards, to register for one of our upcoming webinars, and to access the on-line application, please visit www.borenawards.org. You can also contact the Boren Awards staff at boren@iie.org or 1-800-618-NSEP with questions.

The Boren Awards are initiatives of the National Security Education Program (NSEP) and are administered by the Institute of International Education. 

TRAVEL GRANTS 2014: Seventh Annual ASMEA Conference

Seventh Annual ASMEA Conference

Searching for Balance in the Middle East and Africa

October 30 - November 1, 2014 Key Bridge Marriott Hotel
Washington, D.C.

ASMEA is offering travel grants of up to $500 to professors and students who wish to attend our upcoming Seventh Annual Conference. To apply for the ASMEA Travel Grant:

• Applicants must be engaged in ongoing study of the Middle East or Africa and enrolled in a Ph.D. program (preferably with M.A. complete), or serve in a post-doc capacity, or serve as a visiting/ adjunct/ assistant professor teaching a minimum of two courses per semester
• Each grant may be used to cover hotel, conference registration, transportation, and related costs.
• Applications must be accompanied by a one page paper proposal for the conference. Paper proposals must be relevant to the regions of study and represent new and un-published research. Students may submit research poster proposals.
• Professors/post-docs must submit a brief letter of reference from their department chair. Students must submit proof of enrollment.
• Applicants must be ASMEA members in good standing.
• The application deadline is April 1, 2014.

Download the 2014 Travel Grant Flyer here.

For questions about ASMEA, the travel grants, or the Annual Conference, please do not hesitate to contact us at 202-429-8860 or info@asmeascholars.org.

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Fulbright Program for U.S. Students

Fulbright Program for U.S. Students

Campus deadline: early-September 2014

The program provides grants to approximately 1,900 U.S. students annually for projects in over 140 countries. Types of grants:

• Academic grant - a self-designed program that may include coursework at a foreign university, independent field/library research, or any combination of these.
• Arts grant – a self-designed program to train in the creative or performing arts, usually via classes at an art or music school, training with a professional, or a combination.
• English Teaching Assistantship – a placement as an assistant to an English teacher at the primary, secondary, or university level. Placement is typically part-time and an additional independent project is expected.

Eligibility

To apply for this program through the U-M Ann Arbor campus, applicants must:

• be U-M students, alumni, or staff;
• be U.S. citizens;
• have completed an undergraduate degree by the beginning of the award; and
• demonstrate the language skills necessary to complete the proposed project.
• Enrolled students are required to apply through U-M.

Islamic Scholarship Fund

ISF offers many joint and sponsored scholarships with partner organizations, masjids, student/alumni associations and private sponsors that share its mission and vision. Applicants who are associated with any of ISF's joint scholarship programs should make that selection on the online application to be given priority.

Minimum requirements to apply for a scholarship:

• Muslim or active member of the Muslim community
• Enrollment at an accredited university in the U.S. by August 2014
• Majoring in an ISF supported major
• Maintaining a minimum 3.0 Grade Point Average
• A Citizen or Permanent Resident of the U.S.
• An undergraduate (sophomore/junior/senior) or of graduate standing (including PhD)

ISF is now accepting applications for the 2014 academic year. Please visit https://www.scholarselect.com/scholarships/13121-2014-islamic-scholarship-fund to apply.

Islamic Scholarship Fund (ISF) is a 501 C (3) non-profit organization that provides academic scholarships to Muslim students in the United States who pursue college and post graduate degrees in humanities, social sciences, liberal arts and law. ISF’s mission is to address the problem that Muslims are underrepresented in the fields of studies and occupations that make public policy and influence public opinion.

ASMEA Research Grants 2014

The Association for the Study of the Middle East and Africa (ASMEA) is pleased to offer research grants of up to $2,500 to qualified professors and students engaged in the study of the Middle East and Africa.

To stimulate new and diverse lines of discourse about the Middle East and Africa, the Research Grants program seeks to support research on topics that deserve greater attention. The topic areas and sub-topics are intended as a guide for participants in the program and constitute the types of subjects that ASMEA intends to support in this program. Applicants may submit paper proposals on any topic as long as it is relevant to the six broad areas outlined, and constitutes new and original research.

To apply for the ASMEA Research Grant:

• Applicants must be engaged in ongoing study of the Middle East or Africa and be enrolled in a Ph.D. program (with M.A. complete), or; serve in a post-doc capacity and seeking an academic career, or; serve as a visiting/assistant/associate/full professor teaching two or more courses per semester at an accredited institution. Applicants may be affiliated with any academic discipline.
• Applications must be accompanied by a paper proposal that represents new and un-published research and is relevant to the qualifying research areas designated by ASMEA.
• Applicants must submit a brief letter of reference from their department chair. Students also must submit proof of enrollment and expected graduation date.

Applications will be accepted only from ASMEA members. To join ASMEA and learn more about membership with ASMEA, click here.

Applications will be accepted only via the ASMEA website.

Successful applicants will be required to present their research at the Seventh Annual ASMEA Conference on October 30-November 1, 2014 in Washington, D.C. and provide ASMEA the right of first refusal for potential publication in the peer-reviewed Journal of the Middle East and Africa.

The application deadline is March 15, 2014.

Applicants may use grants to cover any costs associated with conducting research for the specified proposal.

Submit your paper proposal before applying for the research grant.

Download the 2014 Research Grant Flyer.

Ann Arbor International Connections Grant

The Provost's Office invites proposals from U-M Ann Arbor faculty, staff and students who have new and creative ideas for connecting international students and scholars with the broader U-M community. Preference will be given to proposals that build ties among domestic and international students and/or international scholars.

About the Ann Arbor International Connections Grant

The University of Michigan values its culturally diverse campus and is committed to fostering a welcoming and inclusive community for all students and scholars. In addition to all 50 United States, students from 130 other countries study here, and 65 languages are taught here. This unique combination of intellectual, cultural and geographic diversity presents great opportunities for learning on our Ann Arbor campus. Our domestic students come from across the country to study, exchange ideas, conduct research and learn from one another. International students and scholars share the same educational goals with the added components of learning a new culture and developing the skills that come from navigating a new academic system. This funding program is open to teams of U-M Ann Arbor faculty, staff and students who have new and creative ideas for connecting international students and scholars with the broader U-M community. Preference will be given to proposals that build ties among domestic and international students and/or international scholars. The goals of this competitive program include:

1. Creating structured opportunities for students and scholars to share their goals and challenges and to learn from these shared experiences.
2. Developing peer support networks to facilitate the academic, cultural and social success of all students.
3. Providing opportunities for all students to increase intercultural awareness and understanding.

Proposals

Proposals may be for continuing activities or one-time events of significant impact. These events or activities may be curricular or co-curricular. Each proposal must have stated learning objectives that align with the goals outlined above. Each proposal must have a core focus on leveraging the presence of international students and scholars on the U-M Ann Arbor campus as a learning opportunity for both international and domestic students. Proposals should be limited to 3 pages and must include a:

• Clear articulation of learning objectives for the program, aligned with the 3 goals above.
• Specific description of how students will benefit in alignment with these goals.
• Description of the event or activity, clearly articulating how the elements and structure of the event or activity support the learning goals.
• A description of how success for the program should be assessed.
• The number of students (domestic and international) to be reached by the program.
• Budget. Provost support will be limited to $15,000 per year over two years maximum. More efficient programs will be given preference. Proposals from student groups would be expected to include smaller budgets.
• Statement of support from a dean, department chair, or similar academic officer (for curricular programs only). This statement does not count within the three page limit. We expect to support no more than 6 programs with an average cost of $10k per program.

Deadline for proposals: November 14, 2013 Send proposals as PDF files to VPGEE-connections@umich.edu

Funding Opportunities with the AIA

The Archaeological Institute of America offers a range of funding opportunities, including fellowships, publication grants, scholarships and travel grants—plus the Site Preservation grants and awards, and the new Cotsen Excavation Grants. Further information can be found on the AIA’s website at http://www.archaeological.org/grants. Several of the programs have a November 1st deadline.
For any additional questions about the AIA's funding programs please contact Laurel Nilson Sparks at Lsparks@aia.bu.edu.

Archaeological Institute of America Fellowships, Scholarships & Publication Grants

The AIA offers its members various funding opportunities for travel, study, and publication assistance. Complete information, guidelines, and application forms can be found on the AIA’s website, at www.archaeological.org/grants, and by contacting the Fellowship Coordinator at fellowships@aia.bu.edu, (617) 358-4184.

OLIVIA JAMES TRAVELING FELLOWSHIP Deadline: November 1; announced February 1 Amount: $25,000 Purpose: For travel and study in Greece, the Aegean Islands, Sicily, Southern Italy, Asia Minor, Mesopotamia. Open to all students, but preference is given to those doing research toward a Ph.D. or who are recent recipients (within 5 years of the application deadline) of a Ph.D. Not intended to support excavations. Requirements: Applicant must be a U.S. Citizen.

HELEN M. WOODRUFF FELLOWSHIP Deadline: November 1 (applications must be sent to the American Academy in Rome, see AIA website for details) Amount: $10,000 Purpose: A pre- or post-doctoral fellowship for study of archaeology and classical studies has been established by the Institute at the American Academy in Rome. This Fellowship, with other funds from the AAR, will support a Rome Prize Fellowship. Requirements: The AAR receives all applications. Applicants must be citizens or permanent residents of the U.S.

HARRIET and LEON POMERANCE FELLOWSHIP Deadline: November 1; announced February 1 Amount: $5,000 Purpose: Individual project of a scholarly nature related to Aegean Bronze Age Archaeology Requirements: Applicants must be citizens or permanent residents of the U.S or Canada, or be actively pursuing an advanced degree at a North American college or university. Previous Pomerance Fellows are not eligible.

ANNA C. AND OLIVER C. COLBURN FELLOWSHIP Deadline: Jan. 15, 2014, announced April 15 (offered every 2 years) Amount: $11,000 Purpose: Support of studies at the American School of Classical Studies at Athens, Greece, for no more than a year. Geographic area and cultural period not otherwise specified. Fellowship is awarded bi-annually. Requirements: Applicant must be a citizen or permanent resident of the U.S. or Canada, must be at the pre-doctoral stage or have recently received a Ph.D. (within 5 years of the date of the application), and must apply concurrently to the ASCSA for Associate Membership or Student Associate Membership. See AIA website for other requirements.

AIA/DAI STUDY IN THE U.S. FELLOWSHIP Deadline: November 1, 2013 (for Fellowship tenure in Fall 2014 or Spring 2015) Purpose: Support of a DAI Research Fellow at either the Cotsen Institute (UCLA), Joukowsky Institute (Brown University), or University of Cincinnati. Requirements: Applicants must be archaeologists employed by the Deutsches Archäologisches Institut.

AIA/DAI STUDY IN BERLIN FELLOWSHIP Deadline: January 31 (applications must be sent to the Deutsches Archäologisches Institut, see AIA website for details) Purpose: Support of an AIA Research Fellow at the DAI’s library facilities in Berlin, Germany Requirements: Applicants must be archaeologists based in North America and members of the AIA. See the AIA and DAI websites for further details and guidelines.

ARCHAEOLOGY OF PORTUGAL FELLOWSHIP Deadline: November 1; announced February 1 Amount: Typical award is $4,000, but may vary Purpose: To support archaeological study in or pertaining to Portugal. Requirements: Portuguese, American, and other international scholars are invited to apply.

JANE C. WALDBAUM ARCHAEOLOGICAL FIELD SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP Deadline: March 1; announced April 20 Amount: $1,000 Purpose: To support participation in an archaeological excavation or survey project. Requirements: Open to junior & senior undergraduates, and 1st year graduate students who are currently enrolled in a U.S. or Canadian college or university. Applicants cannot have previously participated in archaeological excavations.

GRADUATE STUDENT TRAVEL AWARD Deadline: October 31; announced December Amount: Varies Purpose: To assist with travel expenses for graduate students presenting papers at the AIA Annual Meeting. See AIA website for more details, or contact Jennifer Klahn at jklahn@aia.bu.edu, 617-353-8709.

PUBLICATION SUBVENTION GRANT Deadline: March 1 and November 1 Amount: Typical award is $5,000, but may vary Purpose: To support new book-length publications in the field of Classical Archaeology (defined as Greek, Roman, and Etruscan archaeology & art history). Particularly welcome are first-time authors and/or final reports of excavated or surveyed sites as yet unpublished. Requirements: Nominations should be submitted by eligible non-profit publishers such as university or museum presses. See the AIA website for more requirements.

SAMUEL H. KRESS GRANTS FOR RESEARCH AND PUBLICATION IN CLASSICAL ART AND ARCHITECTURE Deadline: March 1 and November 1 Amount: $3,000 Purpose: To support publication preparation, or research leading to publication, by professional members of the AIA in Classical Art and Architecture. Awards may be used for research leading to the publication of an art historical monograph or for costs associated with publication, such as image licensing. Requirements: Applicant must have publication contract in place with non-profit or commercial publisher. See AIA website for more information.

SITE PRESERVATION GRANT Application Process: Applying for an AIA Site Preservation Grant is a two-step process:
•Step 1. Submit brief inquiry via the form on the AIA Site Preservation website at any time during the year. If inquiry is accepted, applicants will be provided with a full application. •Step 2. Complete and return the full application by the next deadline date.
Full Application Deadlines: October 15 & February 15 Amount: An award of up to $25,000 will be paid over a period of one to three years. Winners will also benefit from publicity for their projects through the AIA. Purpose: The Archaeological Institute of America’s Site Preservation Grants are awarded to innovative projects that use outreach and community development alongside direct conservation to sustainably preserve archaeological sites. Contact: Kelly Lindberg (klindberg@aia.bu.edu, 617-358-6098)

BEST PRACTICES IN SITE PRESERVATION AWARD Deadline: May 1, early submission is encouraged. Amount: $5,000 to the winner(s) to further their best practices in site preservation. Winner(s) will also benefit from publicity for their projects through the AIA. Purpose: The AIA’s Best Practices in Site Preservation Awards are presented to groups or projects recognized by their peers for doing exemplary work in the field of site preservation and conservation. Nomination: Nominate deserving projects on the AIA’s website at archaeological.org/sitepreservation/ awardnomination. Supplementary materials may be e-mailed to the AIA's Site Preservation Program Adminstrator, Kelly Lindberg. Contact: Kelly Lindberg (klindberg@aia.bu.edu, 617-358-6098)

COTSEN EXCAVATION GRANTS Deadline: November 1 Amount: Two grants per year of up to $25,000 each. One grant will be awarded to a first time project director launching a new project while the second will be open to all professionals working in the field. Purpose: To provide excavation support for professional AIA members working around the world. Requirements: Applicants must be AIA members in good standing and must have a Ph.D. in archaeology or a related field. Applicants normally should be the primary permit holder for the excavation. Permit must be obtained before funds are dispersed. Restrictions: As a policy, the AIA does not provide for grant funds to be allocated to overhead costs. Funds may not be used for survey expenses and equipment, publication, or for salaries for principal investigators. Contact: Ben Thomas (bthomas@aia.bu.edu, 617-353-8708)

Please check the AIA website www.archaeological.org/grants or Contact the fellowship coordinator (fellowships@aia.bu.edu, 617-358-4184) for updates and information on other funding opportunities.