The Institute for Advanced Study at IUB is now accepting applications for its 2021 Virtual Repository Research Fellowship (RRF). Revised for 2021, this year’s fellowship is entirely virtual. Fellows will be awarded $3,000 after successful completion of their fellowship terms, to be
The International Storytelling Center seeks a full-time Director of Development to join our senior management team, help guide our fundraising efforts, and help us cultivate the art of storytelling for the next 50 years. This individual will oversee all aspects of fund
Craft Emergency Relief Fund (CERF+) seeks a new Readiness and Relief Coordinator. CERF+ started when a handful of craft artists passed a hat at a craft show to collect donations for peers who had recently experienced an emergency. Fast forward to their
The American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS) has selected the Southwest Folklife Alliance as a host organization for a Leading Edge Fellowship. This fellowship demonstrates the potential of humanistic knowledge and methods to solve problems, build capacity, and advance justice and equity in society. Leading
Brian Schrag’s Artistic Dynamos: An Ethnography on Music in Central African Kingdoms uses stories and research from Ngiembɔɔn communities of Central and West Cameroon as touchstones for proposing new approaches to arts scholarship and community development. Building on the results of ethnographic research, artistic
AFS is pleased to announce a new member benefit. All paying members can now enjoy free online access to JSTOR’s folklore journals. Enjoy fully-searchable digital back issues of four of the world’s major English-language folklore journals—Folklore, the Journal of American Folklore, the Journal of
Dorothy Noyes, professor of English, comparative studies, and anthropology, has received the Distinguished Scholar Award, awarded each year to six Ohio State faculty members who demonstrate scholarly activity, research or other creative works representing exceptional achievements in their respective fields. Dr. Noyes
Middle Tennessee State University’s Department of History and Public History Program will host the 2021 Strickland Distinguished Scholars Webinar Series throughout the month of April. The dates, titles, and speakers include: Thursday, April 8 (7:00–8:30 PM): Dr. Maria Franklin, Dr. Kendra Field, Dr.
Wondering what…?, why…? or how…? about our 2021 Annual Meeting, or annual meetings in general? Or do you simply want to know more about how to submit a proposal, or what happens once it’s out for review? Bring your questions, and join
We’re pleased to invite you to participate in the 2021 Annual Meeting of the American Folklore Society!This year, participation will be easier than ever, since we’ll be offering both virtual and in-person sessions. We’ve posted our call for proposals for those who
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