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Call for Papers: Re:locations, Journal of the Asia-Pacific World

Posted on November 8, 2014 by Paula

Based out of the Asian Institute at the University of Toronto, Re:locations: Journal of the Asia-Pacific World  is a new peer-reviewed, student-run journal that seeks to foster dialogue among student researchers working across disciplines, institutions, and regions in Asia and the Pacific. Call … Continue reading →

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Funding: CCWH/Berks Graduate Student Fellowship 2014

Posted on June 30, 2014 by Paula

CCWH/Berks Graduate Student Fellowship 2014 The Coordinating Council for Women in History and the Berkshire Conference of Women’s History Graduate Student Fellowship is a $1000 award to a graduate student completing a dissertation in a history department. The award is … Continue reading →

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Call for Papers: The Journal of Northeast Asian History, Volume 11 in 2014

Posted on January 28, 2014 by Paula

The Northeast Asian History Foundation continues to expand its interaction with scholars specializing in Asian history and related fields and who are based outside East Asia. The Foundation is also strengthening its ties with leading institutions and scholars by encouraging … Continue reading →

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Funding: 2014 SSRC DPDF Student Fellowship Competition

Posted on January 24, 2014 by Paula

The Dissertation Proposal Development Fellowship (DPDF) Student Fellowship Competition is organized to help graduate students in the humanities and social sciences formulate effective research proposals through scholarly exchange within interdisciplinary areas of study and exploratory summer research. Deadline: February 3, 2014 … Continue reading →

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CFN London Career Forum 2013 [UK]

Posted on May 7, 2013 by LM

Dates: June 8th (Sat.) & 9th (Sun.),2013 Location: Earls Court Conference Centre, Warwick Road, London SW5 9TA Cost: Free to attend Website: http://www.careerforum.net/event/ldn/?lang=E A large range of prestigious companies will attend this unique Career Forum seeking to recruit internationally minded … Continue reading →

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Reblog: How to Organize a Panel for a Conference

Posted on April 10, 2013 by Paula

We’ve been woefully short on articles related to professional networking within academia, so today we’re reblogging an article written by Dr. Karen Kelsky, who runs the blog The Professor Is In, a site and business where she helps people from all … Continue reading →

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Fellowship: Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS)

Posted on November 19, 2012 by Paula

The Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) Fellowship Program provides recent PhD recipients and ABDs (please see program eligibility requirements) with opportunities to conduct research in Japan under the leadership of a host researcher. Fellows are encouraged to … Continue reading →

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Call for Papers: Graduate Journal of Asia-Pacific Studies

Posted on April 4, 2012 by Paula

Submissions are invited from graduate students for a special issue of the Graduate Journal of Asia-Pacific Studies: The mobilities, networks, circulation and proliferation of things. Graduate Journal of Asia-Pacific Studies is calling for papers that examine the mobilities, networks and … Continue reading →

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Funding: Graduate Women Scholarship for Non-Japanese to Study in Japan

Posted on February 20, 2012 by Paula

http://www.cwaj.org/Scholarship/njg.htm The 2012 Scholarship application is now closed. The posted applications are for reference only. Applications for 2013 Scholarships will be uploaded in May 2012. 1 scholarship, ¥2.0 Million The NJG Program supports graduate study in Japan for non-Japanese women who are enrolled … Continue reading →

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Japanese Studies: we have a problem—in theory

Posted on February 8, 2012 by Paula

There are plenty of stereotypes about graduate students, but one of the most persistent images is that of the intellectual snob. Using obscure words in everyday conversations, sprinkling buzzwords into explanations in class, and name-dropping the scholars or theorists they’ve … Continue reading →

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