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Jan. 9 | Call for papers: Identities and Technocultures
A 2-day conference about American culture and technologies that examines how new technologies dominate and define Americaness in the US and abroad. Co-sponsored by the University of Iowa Center for Ethnic Studies and the Arts (CESA) and the Mid-America American Studies Association (MAASA).

Annual Meeting: General Information

International Scholar Travel Grant Application (Contingent on Funding)

If you have any questions about the Application for Travel Funding for International Scholars to ASA 2008, please contact the Coordinator, Kate Delaney at .

(*Indicates required fields)

CONTACT INFORMATION

International Scholar: Yes No

NAME  *first *last
*Title/Appointment
*Affiliation/Company
*Street Address
*Address Cont.
*City  
*Zip -  
*Country
*Phone
*Fax
*Email
   

Institutional Connections
   
*Current Academic Position:
*Current Position of Leadership in an American Studies program or Journal:
*From What Institution was your PhD (or equivalent) Awarded:
*Brief List of Publications:
*Brief List of Awards Received:
*Brief List of Courses Taught:
*Please Provide the Email Addresses of Two Scholars Willing to Provide Reference:
     

Expectations About the 2008 ASA Annual Meeting
     
1)*Have you ever attended an ASA Annual Meeting? Yes No
  If yes, give year(s):
     
2) *How will attending the ASA Annual Meeting in Albuquerque, NM assist you in developing an American Studies program or American Studies curriculum or editing an American Studies journal in your country?
     
3) *What do you hope to achieve by attending this meeting?
     
4) *What plans do you have for sharing what you have learned with your colleagues when you return?
     
5) *Does your department/program have an active exchange program/partnership with any U.S. universities?
Yes No
If yes, please name them:
If no, is your department/program interested in establishing such partnerships?
Yes No
     
6) *Are you presenting a paper at the 2008 ASA conference?
Yes No
     

Assistance Needed

Please note that given the demand for support the ASA will be able to provide only partial financial assistance in most cases.
     
1) *Does your academic institution provide any funds for travel to conferences?
Yes No
     
2) *Have you applied for funding from your institution?
Yes No
     
3) *From what other sources are you seeking funding for this trip?
     
Please estimate how much you will need (beyond expected support from your academic institution and/or other sponsors) for:

1) *Airfare to and from
to Albuquerque, NM: $

2) *Hotel: $ *

3) *Meals and other incidental expenses: $

4) *Conference registration and special events fees: $ **
 

*Hotel rates at the Hyatt Albuquerque $169 single $169 double, exclusive of applicable local taxes.

**Early Registration fees: Member of international affiliate $70 / Member of international affiliate with income under $15,000 per year $50 / Non-member $90. On-site fees are $15 higher per category.

** Special Events: International Partnership Lunch $5
 
If you have any questions about the Application for Travel Funding for International Scholars to ASA 2008, please contact the International Initiative Coordinator, Kate Delaney at .
     

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