FAS professorial-rank faculty members are invited to submit proposals for funding to organize a conference at AUB on topics in Anthropology, Economics, Education, Gender, Media Studies, Public Health, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, or other related fields. The grant may potentially be used to invite speakers and discussants within and outside the AUB community. Bobst-AUB has limited funding for this opportunity, and applications will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Eligibility: FAS professorial-rank faculty members. Priority will be given to junior faculty and first-time applicants.
Budget: Up to $5,000
Application materials: Apply online. Please upload in PDF: 1. Proposal (1-2 pages) including the anticipated budget for air travel (if applicable), accommodation (if applicable), honoraria, and a meal event with the speaker; and 2. Information on funding source, status, and coverage amount if additional funds have been received or sought from other sources.
Application deadline: October 1; March 15
Contact: lk94@aub.edu.lb