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Heidelberg Center for American Studies
Annual Spring Academy Conference Heidelberg, Germany, March 18-22, 2024 The Heidelberg Center for American Studies (HCA) invites applications for its annual Spring Academy on American Culture, Economics, Geography, History, Literature, Politics, and Religion to be held from March 18-22, 2024. The HCA Spring Academy provides 20 international Ph.D. students with the opportunity to present and thoroughly discuss their Ph.D. projects. We encourage applications that range broadly across the arts, humanities, and social sciences and pursue an interdisciplinary approach. Participants can present thesis projects on any subject relating to the study of the United States of America. Possible topics include American identity, issues of ethnicity, gender, transatlantic relations, U.S. domestic and foreign policy, economics, and various aspects of American history, literature, religion, geography, law, musicology, and culture. Participants are requested to prepare a 20-minute presentation of their research project, which will be followed by a 40-minute discussion. The Spring Academy aims to create a congenial atmosphere for scholarly exchange in order to inspire future collaborations and foster networking opportunities for participants. The Heidelberg Center for American Studies is prepared to provide accommodation during the conference week. Thanks to a small travel fund, the Spring Academy can subsidize travel expenses for participants registered and residing in developing and soft-currency countries. Applicants for the travel fund must document the necessity for financial aid and explain how they plan to cover any potentially remaining expenses. Additionally, a letter of recommendation from their doctoral advisor is required. START OF APPLICATION PROCESS: August 15, 2023 DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: November 15, 2023 SELECTIONS WILL BE MADE BY: January 2024 PLEASE USE OUR ONLINE APPLICATION FORM: https://www.hca.uni-heidelberg.de/spring/applicationspring_en.html GET IN TOUCH VIA EMAIL: [email protected] The HCA Spring Academy would not be possible without the generous support from John Deere. |
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HCA SpAc 2024 : Spring Academy 2024 - Interdisciplinary Conference on American Studies will take place in Heidelberg, Germany. It’s a 5 days event starting on Mar 18, 2024 (Monday) and will be winded up on Mar 22, 2024 (Friday). HCA SpAc 2024 falls under the following areas: AMERICAN STUDIES, POLITICAL SCIENCE, RELIGION, AMERICAN HISTORY, etc. Submissions for this Conference can be made by Nov 15, 2023. Please check the official event website for possible changes before you make any travelling arrangements. Generally, events are strict with their deadlines. It is advisable to check the official website for all the deadlines. Other Details of the HCA SpAc 2024
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