Since 2003, the RIAS has organized twice a year a seminars for doctoral students pursuing research in its areas of interest. The next seminar will take place in Middelburg on 26-28 June 2024. We kindly invite applications from current doctoral candidates whose research covers any aspect of American culture, media, society, politics, or foreign relations, current or historical.
We are particularly interested in studies in the following research areas:
- U.S. in the world
- Culture and ideology
- Environmental issues
- Race and gender studies
- Social justice movements, civil and political rights
We welcome proposals for research papers (e.g., a dissertation chapter), or for papers that give an overview of the project in its entirety. Participants will present their paper and contextualize it within their research project in 15 minutes. Each presentation is followed by a group discussion of approximately 45 minutes, providing extensive opportunities for feedback.
Applicants are invited to submit their proposals, consisting of a 300-word abstract and a CV, no later than Friday, 29 March 2024. These should be addressed to the seminar coordinator, Dr. Gaetano Di Tommaso, and sent to in**@ro*******.nl.
To support a culture of diversity and inclusion, we strongly encourage proposals from students that reflect the diversity of our field in terms of gender, ethnicity, and disability.
Participants will be expected to have a paper (approximately 6,000 words) ready for pre-circulation by Friday, 7 June 2024.
Accommodation and meals in Middelburg will be provided by the RIAS.
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