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The Association for Asian Studies (AAS) is dedicated to the advancement of the field of Asian Studies through international exchange, networking, publications, research support, and career development.
There's one week left to submit nominations for the 2026 Hamako Ito Chaplin Memorial Award—nominate an exceptional Japanese language teacher by January 23!
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January 16, 2026 at 6:02 PM
There's one week left to submit nominations for the 2026 Hamako Ito Chaplin Memorial Award—nominate an exceptional Japanese language teacher by January 23!
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Each AAS Area Council will award a graduate student paper prize for work presented at #AAS2026 in Vancouver. All entries *must* be received by March 16, so check out the submission guidelines now and make sure you're prepared in advance!
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January 16, 2026 at 2:02 PM
Each AAS Area Council will award a graduate student paper prize for work presented at #AAS2026 in Vancouver. All entries *must* be received by March 16, so check out the submission guidelines now and make sure you're prepared in advance!
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A special issue needs to discuss its main theme across multiple periods of Chinese history. If you have ideas or questions, feel free to get in touch with us via email or meet with us in person at the @asianstudies.org meeting in Vancouver. www.cambridge.org/core/journal...
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Welcome to Cambridge Core
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January 15, 2026 at 9:54 PM
A special issue needs to discuss its main theme across multiple periods of Chinese history. If you have ideas or questions, feel free to get in touch with us via email or meet with us in person at the @asianstudies.org meeting in Vancouver. www.cambridge.org/core/journal...
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The January issue of the Journal of Chinese History is now online, with 12 articles & 25 book reviews covering most periods of Chinese history.
We'd like to remind all that we welcome proposals for special issues. Special issues appear annually in our July issue /1
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We'd like to remind all that we welcome proposals for special issues. Special issues appear annually in our July issue /1
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Latest issue | Journal of Chinese History 中國歷史學刊 | Cambridge Core
Journal of Chinese History 中國歷史學刊
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January 15, 2026 at 9:54 PM
The January issue of the Journal of Chinese History is now online, with 12 articles & 25 book reviews covering most periods of Chinese history.
We'd like to remind all that we welcome proposals for special issues. Special issues appear annually in our July issue /1
www.cambridge.org/core/journal...
We'd like to remind all that we welcome proposals for special issues. Special issues appear annually in our July issue /1
www.cambridge.org/core/journal...
New #AsiaNow post: letter from the AAS Board of Directors in support of the Carolina Asia Center, which is facing the threat of closure.
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January 15, 2026 at 6:19 PM
New #AsiaNow post: letter from the AAS Board of Directors in support of the Carolina Asia Center, which is facing the threat of closure.
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With only eight weeks left before #AAS2026, it's time to start getting ready! Join the conversation in the AAS Community Forum to connect with colleagues, ask questions, and make plans for your time in Vancouver. Log on today!
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January 14, 2026 at 9:30 PM
With only eight weeks left before #AAS2026, it's time to start getting ready! Join the conversation in the AAS Community Forum to connect with colleagues, ask questions, and make plans for your time in Vancouver. Log on today!
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New #AsiaNow post: a tribute to AAS East & Inner Asia Council Chair Janet Theiss, written by her longtime friend and colleague Tobie Meyer-Fong.
In Memoriam: Janet Theiss (1964-2025) - Association for Asian Studies
By Tobie Meyer-Fong (Johns Hopkins University) This tribute to AAS East & Inner Asia Council Chair Janet Theiss originally appeared in the December 2025 issue of Late Imperial China. Janet Theiss…
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January 14, 2026 at 6:29 PM
New #AsiaNow post: a tribute to AAS East & Inner Asia Council Chair Janet Theiss, written by her longtime friend and colleague Tobie Meyer-Fong.
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Nominations are now open for the @nursingclio.bsky.social Prize for Best Journal Article, an award for the best peer-reviewed academic journal article on the intersection of gender and medical histories in English. Self-nominations are encouraged! 🗃️
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Nursing Clio Prize for Best Journal Article The Nursing Clio Prize for Best Journal Article is awarded annually for the best peer-reviewed academic journal article on the intersection of gender and…
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January 14, 2026 at 2:51 PM
Nominations are now open for the @nursingclio.bsky.social Prize for Best Journal Article, an award for the best peer-reviewed academic journal article on the intersection of gender and medical histories in English. Self-nominations are encouraged! 🗃️
We are deeply saddened to share the news of AAS Member Laurence Coderre's recent passing—she will be remembered in the Asian Studies community as a devoted scholar, teacher, and colleague.
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January 13, 2026 at 9:00 PM
We are deeply saddened to share the news of AAS Member Laurence Coderre's recent passing—she will be remembered in the Asian Studies community as a devoted scholar, teacher, and colleague.
Have you ever wanted to get more involved in AAS governance? Do you know someone who would be *perfect* for one of our councils? We are now accepting nominations/self-nominations for the AAS 2026 elections! Submit yours by February 13.
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January 13, 2026 at 6:01 PM
Have you ever wanted to get more involved in AAS governance? Do you know someone who would be *perfect* for one of our councils? We are now accepting nominations/self-nominations for the AAS 2026 elections! Submit yours by February 13.
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Japan Past & Present is pleased to announce the launch of its new Global Conferences Database, a filterable list of more than 150 regularly held conferences, symposia, and workshops related to Japan Studies and Asian Studies from all around the world. 🌏 japanpastandpresent.org/en/resources...
January 12, 2026 at 11:00 PM
Japan Past & Present is pleased to announce the launch of its new Global Conferences Database, a filterable list of more than 150 regularly held conferences, symposia, and workshops related to Japan Studies and Asian Studies from all around the world. 🌏 japanpastandpresent.org/en/resources...
CFP: 68th Annual Conference of the American Association for Chinese Studies, to be held at University of St. Thomas in Houston, TX, October 23-25, 2026. Proposal deadline is March 27.
American Association for Chinese Studies 2026–cfp
Call for Papers 68th Annual Conference of the American Association for Chinese Studies University of St. Thomas Houston, TX October 23-25, 2026 The American Association for Chinese Studies (AACS) a…
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January 13, 2026 at 2:02 PM
CFP: 68th Annual Conference of the American Association for Chinese Studies, to be held at University of St. Thomas in Houston, TX, October 23-25, 2026. Proposal deadline is March 27.
Check out this important upcoming webinar on managing anxiety and depression while pursuing a career in academia, hosted by our colleagues at @apsa.bsky.social ⤵️
Webinar: Anxiety and Depression: Graduate School and Beyond | Thursday, February 5, 2026
"Anxiety and Depression: Graduate School and Beyond" Thursday, February 5, 2026 | 2:00 pm EST (11:00 am PST) Register Here A recent APSA survey found that anxiety and depression are common among political…
"Anxiety and Depression: Graduate School and Beyond" Thursday, February 5, 2026 | 2:00 pm EST (11:00 am PST) Register Here A recent APSA survey found that anxiety and depression are common among political…
Webinar: Anxiety and Depression: Graduate School and Beyond | Thursday, February 5, 2026
"Anxiety and Depression: Graduate School and Beyond" Thursday, February 5, 2026 | 2:00 pm EST (11:00 am PST) Register Here A recent APSA survey found that anxiety and depression are common among political scientists. Join APSA for a panel discussion about experiences with managing anxiety and depression in graduate school and as you begin your career as a professor. This professional development event is co-sponsored by the…
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January 13, 2026 at 1:14 AM
Check out this important upcoming webinar on managing anxiety and depression while pursuing a career in academia, hosted by our colleagues at @apsa.bsky.social ⤵️
Call for applications: The Robert H. N. Ho Family Foundation Buddhism Public Scholars program at ACLS—eligible scholars are invited to apply for positions in the US, Canada, and UK by January 27.
The Robert H. N. Ho Family Foundation Buddhism Public Scholars
Buddhism Public Scholars use their expertise to bolster the capacity of host organizations in the area of Buddhist art and thought.
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January 12, 2026 at 9:01 PM
Call for applications: The Robert H. N. Ho Family Foundation Buddhism Public Scholars program at ACLS—eligible scholars are invited to apply for positions in the US, Canada, and UK by January 27.
Call for Nominations: The William F. Sibley Memorial Subvention Award for Japanese Translation, offered by the Committee on Japanese Studies of the Center for East Asian Studies at the University of Chicago. All nominations due by April 1.
For Publishers (Japanese Literature in Translation) | Center for East Asian Studies
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January 12, 2026 at 6:02 PM
Call for Nominations: The William F. Sibley Memorial Subvention Award for Japanese Translation, offered by the Committee on Japanese Studies of the Center for East Asian Studies at the University of Chicago. All nominations due by April 1.
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CFP: "AMERICAN REVOLUTION INTERNATIONAL" - Huntington Library, Nov. 6-7, 2026. With support from the Early Modern Studies Institute at USC, my co-conspirators & I look forward to two days of generative conversation. Travel & lodging included! Proposals now due 1/24. Please help spread the word! 🙏
January 12, 2026 at 2:55 PM
CFP: "AMERICAN REVOLUTION INTERNATIONAL" - Huntington Library, Nov. 6-7, 2026. With support from the Early Modern Studies Institute at USC, my co-conspirators & I look forward to two days of generative conversation. Travel & lodging included! Proposals now due 1/24. Please help spread the word! 🙏
If you're an author or publisher not attending #AAS2026, our Cooperative Book Exhibit can help you share new titles with conference-goers. Reserve your shelf space by January 23!
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January 12, 2026 at 2:03 PM
If you're an author or publisher not attending #AAS2026, our Cooperative Book Exhibit can help you share new titles with conference-goers. Reserve your shelf space by January 23!
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Whether you're conducting short-term research, organizing a conference/seminar, building a website, or digging into a translation project, an AAS EIAC grant can offer support. Apply for one by February 2 and get the resources you need to do the work.
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January 9, 2026 at 6:01 PM
Whether you're conducting short-term research, organizing a conference/seminar, building a website, or digging into a translation project, an AAS EIAC grant can offer support. Apply for one by February 2 and get the resources you need to do the work.
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We are now accepting applications from senior scholars and #AsianStudies practitioners interested in serving as Conference Mentors at #AAS2026! Propose a topic by January 30 and share your expertise with a small group of mentees in Vancouver.
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January 9, 2026 at 3:11 PM
We are now accepting applications from senior scholars and #AsianStudies practitioners interested in serving as Conference Mentors at #AAS2026! Propose a topic by January 30 and share your expertise with a small group of mentees in Vancouver.
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Are you a PhD student working on a dissertation that engages with the history of the city or metropolitan planning (anytime or place)? Apply to participate in the inaugural Alison Isenberg Dissertation Colloquium at the SACRPH Conference in Cincinnati on Oct 15! Please repost and share offline.
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January 9, 2026 at 2:44 PM
Are you a PhD student working on a dissertation that engages with the history of the city or metropolitan planning (anytime or place)? Apply to participate in the inaugural Alison Isenberg Dissertation Colloquium at the SACRPH Conference in Cincinnati on Oct 15! Please repost and share offline.
While in Vancouver during #AAS2026, make time to visit the Vancouver Art Gallery. The institution is renowned for celebrating the work of Indigenous artists and also features the Centre for Global Asias (that might be of special interest to our members!).
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January 8, 2026 at 8:02 PM
While in Vancouver during #AAS2026, make time to visit the Vancouver Art Gallery. The institution is renowned for celebrating the work of Indigenous artists and also features the Centre for Global Asias (that might be of special interest to our members!).
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A reminder to Southeast Asian Studies scholars that we are accepting applications to the Gosling-Lim postdoctoral fellowship—but *only* until February 2. Prepare and submit your application materials before then to be considered for this opportunity!
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January 7, 2026 at 9:00 PM
A reminder to Southeast Asian Studies scholars that we are accepting applications to the Gosling-Lim postdoctoral fellowship—but *only* until February 2. Prepare and submit your application materials before then to be considered for this opportunity!
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RBS is now accepting applications for our summer 2026 courses—including new course offerings & partner locations!
Details: rarebookschool.org/schedule
The first-round deadline is 𝟭𝟳 𝗙𝗲𝗯𝗿𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆. Applications received after that date will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
#BookSky #RareBooks
Details: rarebookschool.org/schedule
The first-round deadline is 𝟭𝟳 𝗙𝗲𝗯𝗿𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆. Applications received after that date will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
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January 7, 2026 at 6:44 PM
RBS is now accepting applications for our summer 2026 courses—including new course offerings & partner locations!
Details: rarebookschool.org/schedule
The first-round deadline is 𝟭𝟳 𝗙𝗲𝗯𝗿𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆. Applications received after that date will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
#BookSky #RareBooks
Details: rarebookschool.org/schedule
The first-round deadline is 𝟭𝟳 𝗙𝗲𝗯𝗿𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆. Applications received after that date will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
#BookSky #RareBooks
CFP | Gaming Asia: Asian Nationalism through the Lens of Video Games - workshop at National University of Singapore, April 29-30, 2026. Submit paper abstracts by February 6 for consideration.
CFP | Gaming Asia: Asian Nationalism through the Lens of Video Games » Asia Research Institute, NUS
Over the past several years, Gaming Asia has emerged as a captivating cultural phenomenon. While established global centres of video games—the United States, Europe, and Japan—remain vibrant, Asia...
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January 7, 2026 at 7:00 PM
CFP | Gaming Asia: Asian Nationalism through the Lens of Video Games - workshop at National University of Singapore, April 29-30, 2026. Submit paper abstracts by February 6 for consideration.