Council of American Overseas Research Centers / Fostering international scholarship

Washington, DC
Joined May 2010
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A dissertation is just the beginning of a bigger story! We’re celebrating the books published by scholars who participated in the AIIS Dissertation to Publication Workshop, a program that supports scholars in transforming their dissertation research into book manuscripts ✨📚
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Join us for the THOMAS W. DAVIS ANNUAL LECTURE: 26 October 2026: "The First Agricultural Communities in the Levant" by Prof. Dr. Ali Sharif Amrir, vice president for scientific research and postgraduate studies at Al Furat University, Syria. acorjordan.org/events/
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Preparing to apply for an AIIS Research Fellowship? Watch the full recording for valuable insights and practical guidance to help you navigate your fellowship application. youtu.be/aBpxVQNsii4
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A reminder that applications are open for 2027–2028 fellowships at the Albright Institute in Jerusalem! Support for doctoral, postdoctoral and senior scholars researching the southern Levant. Apply by December 6, 2026: aiar.org/fellowships
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🎙️ New Episode of the #AIIS Podcast, out now! ✨ Tune in for a thoughtful conversation on leadership, scholarship, and the people who make AIIS what it is. 🎧 Listen now! buzzsprout.com/1391794/episo…
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Introducing #AIIS Junior Research Fellowship 2026 recipient, Poornima Rajeshwar 🌟 We’re excited to spotlight her research journey ✨📚 Poornima Rajeshwar is a PhD Candidate in the Department of Anthropology at Stanford University.
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Join the second iteration of AILS New Books Zoom Series on 27th October 2026. Register here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi… Book title: Shallow Blue Empire: A History of Pearl Diving in the Indian Ocean, 1850-1930 (Harvard University Press, 2026) Speaker - Tamara Surani Fernando Session Chair - Jonathan Spencer #booktalk #LK #history
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Join CKS for a practical workshop on turning interview data into analytical findings, covering transcription, coding, themes, evidence & interpretation. 📅 Oct 22, 2026 | 8:30 AM–12 PM 📷 The Canopy, Raintree + Zoom 📷tinyurl.com/3zkzvb2n
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𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫: 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐨𝐰’𝐬 𝐬𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫. How have Khmer objects traveled across Southeast Asia and beyond? 09 October 2026 8:30 am–5:15 pm (Cambodia Time) Public Seminar via Zoom khmerstudies.org/online-semi…
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The ARCE Student Access Grant is now open! 3 students will receive support to attend the in-person 2027 Annual Meeting, including registration, 4 hotel nights, and up to $500 in travel assistance. 📅 Deadline: Dec. 14, 11:59 PM EST 🔗 shorturl.at/UXMlL #ARCE #AM2027
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Coming up! Register now!
Are you ready? Do you have questions? Register for our Successful Applications Webinar! October 9 at 9:30 pm IST / 12pm ET Register now: pitt.zoom.us/meeting/registe…
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How have Khmer objects traveled across Southeast Asia and beyond? What can their journeys reveal about collecting, museums, and cultural heritage? Join CKS & EFEO for a full-day online seminar with 30+ experts. 📅 9 Oct | 8:30 AM–5:15 PM | 📷 Zoom 📷tinyurl.com/4smp4mpz
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Applications are open for 2027–2028 fellowships at the Albright Institute in Jerusalem! Support for doctoral, postdoctoral and senior scholars researching the southern Levant. Apply by December 6, 2026: aiar.org/fellowships
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Join us for Luca Brancazi's lecture, “Current Research on the Holy Sepulchre and Faunal Remains” on Sept 30, 2026 at 17:00 IDT | 10:00 EDT. Post-event reception. For more details: bit.ly/4AHrVKQ
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📣 Applications are open for the 2027–2028 CKS U.S. Scholar Research Fellowships! U.S. citizens can apply for up to 11 months of funded research in the social sciences and humanities, focusing on Cambodia or its regional and global contexts. Deadline: Nov. 30, 2026.
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📚 2027 AIIS Book Prize Competition The American Institute of Indian Studies (AIIS) is now accepting applications for two prizes honoring the best unpublished book manuscript on an Indian subject: Read more here: indiastudies.org/book-prize/
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Your research belongs on the ARCE 2027 Annual Meeting stage! The call for abstracts is now open! ⏳ Deadline: December 14, 2026 📍 In-person Meeting in Baltimore, Maryland 📅 April 16-18, 2027 🔗 shorturl.at/DtN5Z #ARCE #AM2027 #Egyptology
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What can 1,000 objects tell us about centuries of monastic life? 🏺 At St. Anthony’s Monastery, ARCE documented ~1,000 objects & helped transform an unused building into a permanent museum exhibit! Explore the collection: shorturl.at/kVxdy #ARCE #Archives
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More than 2,000 years later, Cleopatra’s death still holds unanswered mysteries! Join us for an in-person lecture with Dr. Robert Bianchi as he explores the most probable cause of Cleopatra’s death! 📅 October 7, 6:00 PM 📍 ARCE Cairo Office 🔗 shorturl.at/QogUf
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We have published a new essay: "A Psalm in Stone: A Season Among Madaba’s Mosaics" by Kristen Flake: "The Church of Sts. Lot and Procopius sits on the acropolis of ancient Khirbet al-Mukhayyat, overlooking the Dead Sea." More: publications.acorjordan.org/…
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