Council of American Overseas Research Centers / Fostering international scholarship

Washington, DC
Joined May 2010
"J. Shango Appointed Co-Coordinator of Overseas Faculty Development Seminar to Senegal." Learn more about J. Shango and his experience as a participant of the OFDS program: lonestar.edu//news/119680.ht… @west_wara #OFDSSengeal #facultydevelopment #caorcopportunities
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πŸ“£ Will you be at the 54th Annual Conference on South Asia in Madison? ✨ Drop by for a chat with Emily Rook-Koepsel, AIIS Director, and learn more about AIIS initiatives. πŸ“– We’re especially looking forward to the AIIS Dissertation-to-Book Workshop. Let’s connect at @uwsoasia
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πŸ“š CKS hosted its second 2026 Research Capacity-Building Workshop on October 22, led by Mr. Duong Keo. The session equipped 130+ participants with practical skills in qualitative data analysis and turning interview data into evidence-based research findings. #CKS
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How did ancient communities navigate the Eastern Desert? 🏜️ Yesterday, Dr. Mohamed Osman explored ancient routes, caravan tracks, and nomadic communities connecting Coptos and Thebes, revealing a landscape shaped by movement and exchange. πŸ”— shorturl.at/25b1A
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(1/2) Information Session for University of Maine Faculty & Admin! Join Jeff Badger, CAORC's Program Director, for a hybrid info session to learn more about the CAORC network, their programs, and the opportunities.
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We had a fantastic #AIIS Dialogues session in South Asian Studies. This month’s virtual event theme was Teaching South Asia. The full conversation is now available on the AIIS YouTube channel. Stream now! πŸŽ₯ youtube.com/watch?v=5Fnv0F0q…
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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 βœ¨πŸ“š
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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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πŸŽ™οΈ 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 βœ¨πŸ“š 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. πŸ“… Oct 22, 2026 | 8:30 AM–12 PM πŸ“· The Canopy, Raintree + Zoom πŸ“·tinyurl.com/3zkzvb2n
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π‘πžπ¦π’π§ππžπ«: π‘πžπ π’π¬π­π«πšπ­π’π¨π§ 𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐒𝐧𝐬 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐨𝐰’𝐬 𝐬𝐞𝐦𝐒𝐧𝐚𝐫. 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. πŸ“… Deadline: Dec. 14, 11:59 PM EST πŸ”— shorturl.at/UXMlL #ARCE #AM2027
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(1/3) Following the success of our 2026 faculty development seminar in India, applications are now open for the 2027 COE-LWRM Overseas Faculty Development Seminar: Brazil: Traditions and Innovations in Agriculture and Forestry, May 11–21, 2027. @ARENET_org Eligibility πŸ‘‡
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(2/3) Ready to apply for the COE-LWRM Program in Brazil? This program is open to Faculty at institutions that are members of the 1890 Center of Excellence for Land, Water, and Resource Management (COE-LWRM). See our website for a complete list of member institutions.
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