[MGSA-L] MGSA-L Digest, Vol 89, Issue 24

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Sat Sep 24 21:12:51 PDT 2011



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>Today's Topics:
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>   1. Poster of Programs at the American School 2012-2013
>      (Mary Darlington)
>   2. Positions at the ASCSA (Mary Darlington)
>   3. Fellowships for research at the Gennadius Library 2012-2013
>      (Mary Darlington)
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>Message: 1
>Date: Fri, 23 Sep 2011 16:34:27 -0400
>From: Mary Darlington <med at ascsa.org>
>Subject: [MGSA-L] Poster of Programs at the American School 2012-2013
>To: "Programs in Postclassical Studies" <ascsa at ascsa.org>
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>Study in Greece
>
>Programs & Fellowships for 2012?2013
>
>The American School of Classical Studies at Athens, one of America?s  
>most distinguished centers devoted to advanced teaching and research,  
>was founded in 1881 to provide American graduate students and scholars  
>a base for their studies in the history and civilization of the Greek  
>world. Today, 130 years later, it is still a teaching institution,  
>providing graduate students a unique opportunity to study firsthand  
>the sites and monuments of Greece. The School is also a superb  
>resource for senior scholars pursuing research in many fields ranging  
>from prehistoric to modern Greece, thanks to its internationally  
>renowned libraries, the Blegen, focusing on all aspects of Greece from  
>its earliest prehistory to late antiquity, and the Gennadius, which  
>concentrates on the Greek world after the end of antiquity.
>
>PROGRAMS
>
>REGULAR MEMBERSHIP: Graduate students in classical and ancient  
>Mediterranean studies or related fields (e.g., history of art,  
>anthropology, prehistory, studies in post-classical Greece), who,  
>preferably, have completed at least one year of graduate work.  
>Competition is on the basis of transcripts, recommendations, and  
>examinations. Up to 13 predoctoral fellowships offered for Regular  
>Members for the nine-month program with a stipend of $11,500 plus room  
>and board at Loring Hall on the School grounds, and waiver of School  
>fees. DEADLINE: JANUARY 15, 2012. Application fee: $50.
>
>STUDENT ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP: Advanced graduate students in the same  
>fields as above who plan to pursue independent research projects, and  
>who do not wish to commit to the full Regular Program. DEADLINE:  
>JANUARY 15, 2012.
>
>SENIOR ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP: Postdoctoral scholars with suitable  
>research projects. Application should be made online at www.ascsa.org.  
>NO APPLICATION DEADLINE.
>
>SUMMER SESSIONS MEMBERSHIP: Two six-week sessions explore the sites  
>and museums in Greece for graduate and undergraduate students and to  
>secondary school and college teachers. The fee of $4,250 includes  
>tuition, travel within Greece, room, and partial board. Scholarships  
>available. DEADLINE: JANUARY 15, 2012. Application fee: $25.
>
>ATHENIAN AGORA EXCAVATIONS VOLUNTEER PROGRAM: Volunteers for the  
>archaeological excavations of the Athenian Agora during the summer of  
>2012, for eight weeks beginning early June and continuing until early  
>August.
>
>APPLICATION DEADLINE: DECEMBER 15, 2011.
>
>Membership application to the School must be made at the same time as  
>application for any outside funding
>
>PRE- AND POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS
>
>ADVANCED FELLOWSHIPS: Several School fellowships with a stipend of  
>$11,500 plus room, board, and waiver of School fees are available to  
>students who have completed the Regular Program or one year as a  
>Student Associate Member. DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 19, 2012.
>
>THE HARRY BIKAKIS FELLOWSHIP: North American or Greek graduate  
>students researching ancient Greek law or Greek graduate students  
>working on a School excavation. The $1,875 fellowship is awarded  
>periodically. DEADLINE: JANUARY 15, 2012.
>
>THE OSCAR BRONEER TRAVELING FELLOWSHIP: Ph.D. candidate or recent  
>Ph.D., past American Academy in Rome fellow, for study in Athens using  
>the ASCSA as a base from which to pursue work through trips to sites,  
>museums, or repositories of materials of interest to the fellow?s  
>studies. Funding up to $30,000 for research at the ASCSA during the  
>2012?2013 academic year. Associate Member application to ASCSA.  
>DEADLINE: JANUARY 15, 2012.
>
>THE ANNA C. AND OLIVER C. COLBURN FELLOWSHIP (AIA): Ph.D. candidates  
>and recent Ph.D.?s whose field is classical archaeology. Contact the  
>Archaeological Institute of America, Boston, MA. Applications  
>completed on web site: www.archaeological.org. Stipend of $11,000.  
>Associate Member application to ASCSA. DEADLINE: JANUARY 15, 2012.
>
>COTSEN TRAVELING FELLOWSHIP FOR RESEARCH IN GREECE: Short-term travel- 
>to-collections award of $2,000 for senior scholars and graduate  
>students for projects and research at the Gennadius Library. At least  
>one month of residency required. DEADLINE: JANUARY 15, 2012.
>
>COULSON/CROSS AEGEAN EXCHANGE PROGRAM (CAORC): Short-term fellowships  
>for Greek nationals and scholars to pursue research in Turkey under  
>the auspices of the American Research Institute in Turkey (ARIT).  
>Stipend of $250 per week plus $500 for travel expenses. Associate  
>Member application to ASCSA. DEADLINE: MARCH 15, 2012.
>
>THE M. ALISON FRANTZ FELLOWSHIP: Ph.D. candidates and recent Ph.D.?s  
>for work in the Gennadius Library. A stipend of $11,500 plus room,  
>board, and waiver of School fees. DEADLINE: JANUARY 15, 2012.
>
>FULBRIGHT FELLOWSHIPS: Contact the Institute of International  
>Education, at 809 United Nations Plaza, NY 10017 (www.iiepassport.org)  
>for application and stipend information. Candidates must submit ASCSA  
>application for Regular or Student Associate Membership by due date  
>for Fulbright application. DEADLINE: OCTOBER 17, 2011.
>
>THE JACOB HIRSCH FELLOWSHIP: For projects carried out in Greece, Ph.D.  
>candidate from U.S. or Israel (Israeli citizens) writing a  
>dissertation or recent Ph.D. revising a dissertation for publication.  
>A stipend of $11,500 plus room, board, and waiver of School fees.  
>DEADLINE: JANUARY 15, 2012.
>
>KRESS PUBLICATIONS FELLOWSHIPS: Postdoctoral scholars working on a  
>Corinth or Agora publication. Grants for at least three months (up to  
>$10,000) to a maximum of nine months (up to $30,000). DEADLINE:  
>JANUARY 15, 2012.
>
>MULTI-COUNTRY RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS (CAORC): Predoctoral and  
>postdoctoral scholars with research requiring travel to several  
>countries with an American overseas research center. Applications at  
>CAORC?s web site: www.caorc.org. Associate Member application to  
>ASCSA. DEADLINE: JANUARY 17, 2012.
>
>THE GEORGE PAPAIOANNOU FELLOWSHIP: Ph.D. candidates or recent Ph.D.?s  
>writing on the Greek Civil War, Fellows are required to make use of  
>and refer to the George Papaioannou Papers housed at the Archives of  
>the Gennadius Library.  Open to all nationalities.  Stipend of ?1,000.  
>DEADLINE: JANUARY 15, 2012.
>
>HENRY S. ROBINSON CORINTH RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS: Ph.D. candidates or  
>recent Ph.D.?s for research on a doctoral dissertation or primary  
>publication, requiring the use of the resources, archaeological site,  
>and collections at Corinth. Open to all nationalities. One or more  
>grants for up to three months, maximum amount of stipend is $4,500.  
>DEADLINE: JANUARY 15, 2012.
>
>WIENER LABORATORY FELLOWSHIPS: Fellowships awarded annually to  
>graduate students or postdoctoral scholars working on well-defined  
>projects in skeletal, faunal, geoarchaeological, or environmental  
>studies. Stipends of $15,500 to $27,000. DEADLINE: JANUARY 15, 2012.
>
>WIENER LABORATORY RESEARCH ASSOCIATESHIPS: Funding up to $7,000 for  
>well-defined research projects at the Wiener Laboratory. DEADLINES:  
>APRIL 1, SEPTEMBER 1, DECEMBER 1, ANNUALLY.
>
>WIENER LABORATORY TRAVEL GRANTS FOR ARCHAEOLOGICAL SCIENCE RESEARCH IN  
>GREECE: Travel grants of $2,000 for graduate students or postdoctoral  
>scholars from North American institutions working on projects in  
>archaeological science in Greece. DEADLINES: APRIL 1, SEPTEMBER 1,  
>DECEMBER 1, ANNUALLY.
>
>For MORE information and TO APPLY ONLINE:
>
>Visit our web site at www.ascsa.edu.gr or contact: ASCSA, 6-8 Charlton  
>Street, Princeton, NJ 08540
>
>Tel: 609-683-0800 ? E-mail: ascsa at ascsa.org
>
>School programs are generally open to qualified students and scholars  
>at colleges or universities in the U.S. or Canada; restrictions may  
>apply for specific fellowships and programs. The American School of  
>Classical Studies at Athens does not discriminate on the basis of  
>race, age, sex, sexual orientation, color, religion, ethnic origin, or  
>disability when considering admission to any form of membership.
>
>
>Ms. Mary Darlington
>Executive Associate
>American School of Classical Studies at Athens
>6-8 Charlton Street
>Princeton, NJ 08540
>med at ascsa.org
>609-683-0800 Ext 11
>FAX 609-924-0578
>
>
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>Message: 2
>Date: Fri, 23 Sep 2011 16:43:01 -0400
>From: Mary Darlington <med at ascsa.org>
>Subject: [MGSA-L] Positions at the ASCSA
>To: Programs in Postclassical Studies <ascsa at ascsa.org>
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>POSITIONS AVAILABLE AT THE AMERICAN SCHOOL OF CLASSICAL STUDIES AT  
>ATHENS
>
>
>For more information go to the ASCSA website: http://www.ascsa.edu.gr/index.php/about/position
>
>
>ELIZABETH A. WHITEHEAD VISITING PROFESSORS
>
>Two Positions
>
>Term: Early September 2012 to June 1, 2013.
>
>Compensation:  Stipend of $35,000, plus round-trip coach airfare to  
>Athens, board at Loring Hall for the Whitehead Professor (one-half  
>senior rate for spouse, and one-half student rate for dependents) and  
>School housing.  Hotel and transportation on all fall trips and  
>transportation on all winter Attica excursions. Residence permit and  
>limited amount of office supplies.
>
>
>Qualifications: A senior scholar with a significant record of  
>publication and teaching in a North American institution; Managing  
>Committee Member or faculty/staff from a Cooperating Institution.  
>Preference will be given to those who have not received recent support  
>from the School. Candidates who have held the Whitehead Professorship  
>may apply if the previous term was at least five years prior.
>
>
>Mission:  Advancing research on a project, which utilizes the  
>facilities of the School and enriches the academic program of the  
>School. Whitehead Professors are encouraged to present a seminar  
>during the winter term on the subject of their expertise and to  
>contribute to the academic program in other significant ways, such as  
>mentoring or advising students at the School.
>
>
>
>
>DIRECTORS OF THE 2013 ASCSA SUMMER SESSIONS (GERTRUDE SMITH PROFESSORS)
>Two Positions
>
>Term: Summer 2013.
>Compensation: Stipend commensurate with rank: ranging from $7,365 to  
>$9,064, pending available funding, plus travel and expenses, as  
>defined in the attached policy.
>
>Qualifications: Former membership in the School. At least two years?  
>teaching in a post-secondary educational institution. Qualified  
>applicants in all areas of classics, including history, art history,  
>languages, and archaeology, are encouraged to apply. Some knowledge of  
>modern Greek. Stamina, good health and a sense of humor.
>
>Duties: To plan the itinerary, in consultation with the staff in  
>Athens, at least six months prior to the session. To collaborate with  
>the Committee on the Summer Sessions in the selection of participants.  
>To correspond with participants concerning travel, equipment, academic  
>requirements, etc. To supervise all aspects of the program in Greece,  
>including teaching, coordinating with on-site expert lecturers,  
>keeping a detailed log of the sessions, and submitting a report to the  
>Director.
>
>
>
>
>ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF THE SCHOOL
>
>POSITION IN ATHENS (Pending Funding)
>
>Term: A full-time (12 months) position beginning July 1, 2012 for  
>three years, with the possibility of renewal for a final fourth year.
>
>Compensation: Salary commensurate with experience; benefits include  
>room and board at the School.
>
>Qualifications: Candidates must have earned the PhD from a North  
>American university no more than three years prior to the application,  
>must have spent a minimum of a year as a Member of the ASCSA, should  
>have an active agenda for research and publication, should have  
>knowledge of Greece and Modern Greek, and should have some teaching  
>experience.
>
>Duties:
>? To help the Director in the administration of School business and to  
>stand in for the Director when needed. Reports to the Director of the  
>School.
>? To assist with the academic program under the direction of the  
>Mellon Professor by lecturing, leading short trips or offering mini- 
>seminars/workshops on area(s) of expertise.
>? To serve as a contact and resource person for all members of the  
>School and to live in Loring Hall.
>? To help with the planning of the Summer Session by suggesting  
>itineraries, speakers, and generally offering support to the Summer  
>Session Directors, but not making actual arrangements.
>? To be a visible presence in the Athenian social and academic scene  
>by attending functions as an official of the School.
>? Pursue research on a project.
>
>
>The American School of Classical Studies at Athens does not  
>discriminate on the basis of race, age, sex, sexual orientation,  
>color, religion, ethnic origin, or disability when considering  
>admission to any form of membership or application for employment.
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>Message: 3
>Date: Fri, 23 Sep 2011 16:31:03 -0400
>From: Mary Darlington <med at ascsa.org>
>Subject: [MGSA-L] Fellowships for research at the Gennadius Library
>	2012-2013
>To: "Programs in Postclassical Studies" <ascsa at ascsa.org>
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>FELLOWSHIPS
>
>FOR RESEARCH AND STUDY AT THE GENNADIUS LIBRARY
>
>2012-2013
>
>
>
>The American School of Classical Studies at Athens is pleased to  
>announce the academic programs and fellowships for the 2012-13  
>academic year at the Gennadius Library. Opened in 1926 with 26,000  
>volumes from diplomat and bibliophile, Joannes Gennadius, the  
>Gennadius Library now holds a richly diverse collection of over  
>118,000 books and rare bindings, archives, manuscripts, and works of  
>art illuminating the Hellenic tradition and neighboring cultures. The  
>Library has become an internationally renowned center for the study of  
>Greek history, literature, and art, especially from the Byzantine  
>period to modern times.
>
>COTSEN TRAVELING FELLOWSHIP FOR RESEARCH IN GREECE: Short-term travel- 
>to collections award of $2,000 for senior scholars and graduate  
>students for projects and research at the Gennadius Library. Open to  
>all nationalities. At least one month of residency required. DEADLINE:  
>JANUARY 15, 2012.
>
>THE M. ALISON FRANTZ FELLOWSHIP: Ph.D. candidates and recent Ph.D.?s  
>from colleges or universities in the U.S. or Canada for work in the  
>Gennadius Library for full academic year. Stipend of $11,500 plus  
>room, board, and waiver of School fees. DEADLINE: JANUARY 15, 2012.
>
>THE GEORGE PAPAIOANNOU FELLOWSHIP: Ph.D. candidates or recent Ph.D.?s  
>writing on the Greek Civil War. Fellows are required to make use of  
>and refer to the George Papaioannou Papers housed at the Archives of  
>the Gennadius Library. Open to all nationalities. Stipend of ?1,000.  
>DEADLINE: JANUARY 15, 2012.
>
>MEDIEVAL GREEK SUMMER SESSION AT THE GENNADIUS LIBRARY (SUMMER OF  
>2013): Graduate students and post-doctoral scholars in Byzantine  
>studies from any university worldwide. Month-long program in  
>intermediate level Medieval Greek language and philology at the  
>Gennadius Library, with site and museum trips. Up to twelve  
>scholarships available. DEADLINE: JANUARY 15, 2013.  Note: This  
>program is offered every other year, with the next session in June- 
>July 2013.
>
>Please forward this announcement to eligible students or colleagues  
>you may know who are working on a project in post-classical studies  
>and encourage them to apply.  For further information, consult the  
>website of the American School at www.ascsa.edu.gr/Programs.
>
>Ms. Mary Darlington
>Executive Associate
>American School of Classical Studies at Athens
>6-8 Charlton Street
>Princeton, NJ 08540
>med at ascsa.org
>609-683-0800 Ext 11
>FAX 609-924-0578
>
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