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SUMMARY:Call for Applications: A. Thomas Kirsch Award for Southeast Asia Studies
DESCRIPTION:The A. Thomas Kirsch Award for Southeast Asia Studies is an annual award established in memory of A. Thomas Kirsch\, a pioneer in Thai studies and a distinguished professor of anthropology at Cornell University. This award supports graduate student members of the American Anthropological Association (AAA) engaged in the study of Southeast Asia. \nAward Details \n\nAmount: $1\,000\nFrequency: Awarded annually at the AAA annual meeting\nFunding Use: The scholarship can be used for:\n\nGround and air travel\nAccommodation\, meals\, and living costs\nVisa and passport fees\nInternational health insurance\nLanguage study/program costs\nResearch/field study expenses\nAAA membership dues\n\n\n\nEligibility \nApplicants must: \n\nBe enrolled in a full-time academic program anywhere in the world leading to a graduate degree in anthropology.\nDemonstrate a commitment to the anthropological study of Southeast Asia. Research may be conducted within the region or among Southeast Asian diasporic communities.\nBe a member of the American Anthropological Association (AAA) at the time of receiving the award. Non-members may apply but must join AAA if selected. Award funds may be used to cover membership fees.\nNon-U.S. citizens are eligible to apply.\n\nApplication Requirements \nApplicants must submit two separate PDF files through the application portal. \nApplication File #1: Application Statement (PDF – KirschAward_2025_Statement.pdf) \n\nAnonymized Personal Statement (1 page\, single-spaced\, 12-point font)\n\nDescribe commitment to the study of Southeast Asia from an anthropological perspective.\nExplain how the award will support educational goals.\nOutline the research topic and methods without identifying information.\n\n\nAnonymized Budget Statement(one paragraph)\n\nProvide a narrative budget explaining the intended use of funds.\nAvoid including personal or institutional identifying information.\n\n\n\nApplication File #2: Application Data (PDF – KirschAward_2025_ApplicantData.pdf) \n\nCurriculum Vitae (CV) including name\, contact information\, and institutional affiliation.\nReferee Information\n\nProvide the name and contact details of at least one academic referee.\nThe referee should be a professor familiar with the applicant’s work and aspirations.\nThe selection committee will contact referees during the final review stage.\n\n\n\nSelection Criteria \nApplications will be evaluated based on: \n\nCommitment to Southeast Asian studies from an anthropological perspective.\nConnection between professional goals and the award’s purpose.\nOriginality of research concepts\, methods\, or data enabled by the award.\nAppropriateness of the budget and demonstrated financial need.\n\nHow to Apply \n\nSubmit the complete application packet via Award Force by June 13\, 2025.\nFor inquiries\, visit: A. Thomas Kirsch Award for Southeast Asia Studies\n\nThis award supports emerging scholars dedicated to advancing anthropological research in Southeast Asia and its diasporic communities. \nShare on FacebookTweetFollow usSave
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