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ANZAMEMS 2017 – Applications for Bursaries and Prizes Now Open

Applications for the following ANZAMEMS 2017 conference related bursaries and prizes are now open.

For full information about each prize, including how to apply, please visit the Bursaries & Prizes page on the ANZAMEMS 2017 website: https://anzamems2017.wordpress.com/bursaries-prizes

    • The George Yule Prize [AUD$500, and a year’s free subscription to Parergon]

The George Yule Prize is awarded to the best essay written by a postgraduate. It is awarded biennially, at each ANZAMEMS conference.

    • The Kim Walker Travel Bursary [AUD$500]

The Kim Walker Travel Bursary is awarded in honour of Kim Walker, who taught in the English Programme at Victoria University of Wellington

    • ANZAMEMS Postgraduate / Recent Graduate Travel Bursaries

A limited number of open Postgraduate / Recent Graduate Bursaries may be provided, depending on donations received through the registration process.

    • Philippa Maddern Travel Bursaries [AUD$500 for applicants travelling from within New Zealand, AUD$750 for applicants from eastern Australia, and AUD$1,000 for applicants from Western Australia]

Generously funded by the Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence for the History of Emotions, Europe 1100-1800, the Philippa Maddern Travel Bursaries support postgraduates giving papers on topics related to the history of Emotions.

Sanders Prize in the History of Early Modern Philosophy – Call For Applications

The Sanders Prize in the History of Early Modern Philosophy is administered by Donald Rutherford, Professor of Philosophy at the University of California, San Diego and co-editor of Oxford Studies in Early Modern Philosophy.

The Sanders Prize in the History of Early Modern Philosophy is a biennial essay competition open to scholars who are within fifteen (15) years of receiving a Ph.D. or students who are currently enrolled in a graduate program. Independent scholars may also be eligible, and should direct inquiries to Donald Rutherford, co-editor of Oxford Studies in Early Modern Philosophy at drutherford@ucsd.edu.

The award for the prizewinning essay is $10,000. Winning essays will be published in Oxford Studies in Early Modern Philosophy.

Submitted essays must present original research in the history of early modern philosophy, interpreted broadly as the period that begins roughly with Descartes and his contemporaries and ends with Kant. The core of the subject matter is philosophy and its history, though philosophy in this period was much broader than today and included a great deal of what currently belongs to the natural sciences, theology, and politics. Essays should be between 7,500 and 15,000 words. Since winning essays will appear in Oxford Studies in Early Modern Philosophy, submissions must not be under review elsewhere. To be eligible for this year’s prize, submissions must be received, electronically, by October 1, 2016. Refereeing will be blind; authors should omit remarks and references that might disclose their identities. Receipt of submissions will be acknowledged by e-mail. The winner will be determined by a committee appointed by Donald Rutherford and Daniel Garber, the co-editors of Oxford Studies in Early Modern Philosophy and will be announced by the end of November. (The editors reserve the right to extend the deadline, if no essay is chosen.) At the author’s request, the editors will simultaneously consider entries in the prize competition as submissions for publication in Oxford Studies in Early Modern Philosophy independently of the prize.

Submissions and inquiries should be directed to Donald Rutherford, co-editor of Oxford Studies in Early Modern Philosophy at drutherford@ucsd.edu.

The New Variorum Shakespeare Digital Challenge – Call For Entries

The MLA Committee on the New Variorum Edition of Shakespeare (NVS) is sponsoring the third NVS Digital Challenge to find the most innovative and compelling uses of the data contained in one of the NVS editions. The MLA is making available the XML files and schema for two volumes, The Winter’s Tale and The Comedy of Errors, under a Creative Commons BY-NC 4.0 license.

The committee seeks entries featuring new means of displaying, representing, and exploring this data in the most exciting API, interface, visualization, or data-mining project. Entries may be in code, but contestants are encouraged to create wireframes that visualize the various uses of the XML files and serve as schemata for programmers. This will involve a visual and written rationale that offers rigorous scholarly and theoretical reflection. The goal is to see the possibilities of the NVS in digital form and, in particular, the innovations in scholarly research, teaching, or acting and directing that might be enabled by opening up the NVS’s code. The winner will receive $500 and will be recognized at the 2017 MLA convention in Philadelphia. Entries may be sent to nvs@mla.org and must be received no later than 1 August, 2016.

Visit the New Variorum Shakespeare Digital Challenge page to learn more and download the files.

Philippa Maddern ECR Publication Prize and the Patricia Crawford Postgraduate Publication Prize – Applications Now Open

ANZAMEMS is delighted to announce that applications for our two new biennial publication prizes are now open.

ANZAMEMS invites submissions for the Philippa Maddern ECR Publication Prize and the Patricia Crawford Postgraduate Publication Prize:


Philippa Maddern ECR Publication Prize

The Philippa Maddern ECR Publication Prize is awarded to an Early Career Researcher (ECR) for the best article-length scholarly work in any discipline/topic falling within the scope of medieval and early modern studies, published within the previous two years (2014–15).

Philippa Maddern (1952–2014) was Professor of History at The University of Western Australia, Director of the ARC Centre of Excellence for the History of Emotions, an ANZAMEMS stalwart, and an active member of the Association from its inception. Philippa contributed enormously to the development of medieval and early modern studies, both in Australia and globally. She gave great service as an office bearer of ANZAMEMS, serving in a range of capacities on the committee including many years as its Treasurer. Philippa was a great champion of researchers embarking on academic careers and ANZAMEMS is proud to establish a Publication Prize for Early Career Researchers in her honour.

Winners will receive A$1500 in prize money (or NZD equivalent), a travel bursary of A$500 to provide assistance in attending the ANZAMEMS Conference, a year’s membership of ANZAMEMS (including a subscription to Parergon), and a place at the ANZAMEMS Conference Dinner (at which the Prize is to be announced).

Full terms and conditions and the entry form for the Philippa Maddern ECR Publication Prize can be found on the ‘Bursaries and Prizes’ page at the ANZAMEMS website: http://anzamems.org/?page_id=8#PM

Submissions are due by: 5pm AWST, Thursday 1 September 2016.

 

Patricia Crawford Postgraduate Publication Prize

The Patricia Crawford Postgraduate Publication Prize will be awarded to a postgraduate student for the best article-length scholarly work in any discipline/topic falling within the scope of medieval and early modern studies, published within the previous two years (2014–15).

Patricia Crawford (1941–2009) was Professor Emerita of History at The University of Western Australia. A pioneering feminist historian, she is remembered as a leading scholar of early modern England whose work brought new depth to the study of women’s lives and thereby transformed understanding of the period. Trish was internationally recognised and served The University of Western Australia, her discipline, and ANZAMEMS with distinction. An active member of ANZAMEMS and the Parergon Editorial Committee, Trish was a scholar passionate about collaboration, and a mentor of extraordinary generosity, and ANZAMEMS is delighted to establish a Publication Prize for postgraduate students in her honour.

Winners will receive A$500 in prize money (or NZD equivalent), a travel bursary of A$500 to provide assistance in attending the ANZAMEMS Conference, a year’s membership of ANZAMEMS (including a subscription to Parergon), and a place at the ANZAMEMS Conference Dinner (at which the Prize is to be announced).

Full terms and conditions and the entry form for the Patricia Crawford Postgraduate Publication Prize can be found on the ‘Bursaries and Prizes’ page at the ANZAMEMS website: http://anzamems.org/?page_id=8#PC

Submissions are due by: 5pm AWST, Thursday 1 September 2016.

 

Please direct all queries regarding the prizes to: info@anzamems.org

Nominations Now Open for the 2016 CHASS Australia Prizes

The Council for the Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (CHASS) is inviting nominations for its 2016 Australia Prizes.

Nominations are currently open for four categories:

  • Book: non-fiction book/e-book – cash prize of $3,500 sponsored by Routledge
  • Distinctive Work: an artistic performance, exhibition, film, television show, play, composition or practical contribution to arts policy – cash prize of $3,500 sponsored by Routledge
  • Future Leader: an individual demonstrating leadership skills and potential in the humanities, arts, and social sciences – cash prize of $2,000 sponsored by Future Leaders
  • Student: an essay, project or thesis in any humanities, arts, or social sciences area – $500 voucher sponsored by Co-Op

There is no nomination fee for any category, and self-nominations are welcome. For more details and to apply online, please visit: http://www.chass.org.au/2016-australia-prizes.

Please note nominations will close on 30 June at 5pm (AEST) and we strongly encourage applicants to apply early.

The ICMA Book Prize – Call For Applications

The ICMA invites submissions for the annual prize for the best single-authored book on any topic in medieval art. Books that will be considered need to be printed in 2015. No special issues of journals or anthologies or exhibition catalogues can be considered.

The prize is international and open to any author; ICMA membership is not required to be considered for the prize.

Languages of publication: English, French, German, Italian, or Spanish.

Jury 2016: Nancy Patterson Ševčenko, Helen Evans, David Raizman, Gerald Guest

Prize money for the author: US $1,000.

Submission of books:
Presses should send a copy of the book directly to each of the jury members (Contact Ryan Frisinger, icma@medievalart.org for names and addresses).

For self-nominations send five copies of the book (or one hard copy and an emailed pdf) to:

Ryan Frisinger
The International Center of Medieval Art
The Met Cloisters, Fort Tryon Park
99 Margaret Corbin Drive
New York, NY 10040
UNITED STATES

Deadline: 31 May, 2016

For more information, please visit: www.medievalart.org/book-prize.

Sanders Prize in the History of Early Modern Philosophy – Call For Applications

The Sanders Prize in the History of Early Modern Philosophy is a biennial essay competition open to scholars who are within fifteen (15) years of receiving a Ph.D. or students who are currently enrolled in a graduate program. Independent scholars may also be eligible, and should direct inquiries to Donald Rutherford, co-editor of Oxford Studies in Early Modern Philosophy at drutherford@ucsd.edu.

The award for the prize-winning essay is $10,000. Winning essays will be published in Oxford Studies in Early Modern Philosophy.

Submissions due by 1 October, 2016.

For full information, please visit: http://www.marcsandersfoundation.org/sanders-prizes/modern-philosophy.

ISCH Essay Prize – Call For Applications

In order to support cultural historical research and encourage scholars in their early career, the International Society for Cultural History (ISCH) offers an essay prize which will be awarded each year to the best article on cultural history.

The ISCH Prize in 2016 is 350 €. The winning article will also be published in the society’s journal Cultural History. The ISCH welcomes original texts that make an insightful contribution to scholarship on cultural history through methodological innovation, theoretical originality or historiographical significance.

Articles on any aspect of cultural history, on any historical period or geographical area will be accepted for consideration. Submissions should be original, unpublished works in English, written by scholars who, when applying for the prize, are either preparing their PhD or have completed their PhD during the last five years. Essays should be double spaced, and no more than 7000 words in length.

To submit an entry, please send a complete application to each member of the Prize Committee. The submissions should include a cover sheet with author information, a short CV and the essay itself. All files should be in pdf format.

Your submission must be sent not later than 15 May, 2016. The winner will be announced at the ISCH Conference in Trieste, 18-22 July 2016.

Please send your submission to:

ICMA Student Travel Grant and Student Essay Award – Call For Applications

ICMA Student Travel Grant

The ICMA has initiated a new form of grant for graduate students in the early stages of their dissertation research. Three grants will be awarded this year, at $3,000 each, to enable a student to travel to Europe (including the Eastern Mediterranean) to visit the monuments or museum objects or manuscripts on which the dissertation will be based. The grant is designed to cover one month of travel. The ICMA will contact institutions and/or individuals in the area to be visited; these will help the student gain access to the relevant material and aid in other practical matters.

The grant is designed primarily for the student who has finished the preliminary exams, and is in the process of formulating a dissertation topic. Students who have already submitted a proposal, but are still very early on in the process of their research, may also apply.

All applicants must be ICMA members.

Applications are due by 1 March, 2016. The ICMA will announce the winners of the three grants by 13 May 2016.

For full details please visit: http://www.medievalart.org/icmacommunitynews/2016/2/24/icma-student-travel-grant-and-student-essay-award

ICMA Graduate Student Essay Award

The International Center of Medieval Art wishes to announce its annual Graduate Student Essay Award for the best essay by a student member of the ICMA. The theme or subject of the essay may be any aspect of medieval art, and can be drawn from current research. The work must be original and should not have been published elsewhere. The winner will receive a prize of $400.

Thanks to the generosity of one of our members, we are now be able to offer a second prize as well, of $200. The donor of this prize has suggested that “special consideration be given to those papers that incorporate some discussion of the interconnections among medieval science, technology, and art.” Although the prize will by no means be restricted to papers that address this theme, papers that do so will be given special attention by the selection committee.

All applicants must be ICMA members.

The deadline for submission is 1 March, 2016. The winners will be announced at the ICMA meeting in Kalamazoo in May.

For full details please visit: http://www.medievalart.org/icmacommunitynews/2016/2/24/icma-student-travel-grant-and-student-essay-award

The Shakespeare Club of Western Australia: Write Your Own Sonnet Competition

To join the world-wide observances commemorating Shakespeare’s life and the 400th anniversary of his death The Shakespeare Club of Western Australia is sponsoring a poetry competition:

WRITE YOUR OWN SONNET

Exercise your imagination and creative spark in a poem in the pattern of a Shakespearean sonnet, but using modern language.
Choose any theme and give it a Western Australian link.
It can be comic, serious, satirical, romantic, descriptive…or what you will.

Prizes: 1st: $300 2nd: $200 3rd: $100

CLOSING DATE: September 23, 2016.

All information at: http://perthshakespeareclub.blogspot.com.au