Published: Feb. 15, 2017

special event fund is designed to promote Asia-related lectures and research to our community. The applicationÌýdeadline for fall 2017 events is Friday, March 3.

CAS offers two types of funding for Asia-related speakers, seminars, conferences and special events:

  • The CAS Seminar Series supports occasional lectures related to Asia that may or may not be directly relevant to the CAS annual theme.
  • The CAS Special Event Fund is designed to provide support for larger events involving multiple speakers that may also have relevance to the . The CAS special events fund can support up to three events per academic year.

ApplicationsÌýmay be submitted by faculty members at ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ or faculty members at other institutions in conjunction with ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ faculty members. Priority is given to proposals containing one or more following elements:

  • Multiple speakers,
  • Speakers engaged in multiple academic activities,Ìýsuch as class visits and visits to other universities in the area,
  • Academic product or outcome following the visit,
  • Connection to a faculty member’s ongoing larger projectÌýand
  • Is in sync with the CAS annual theme.

CAS handles most planning and logistical responsibilities andÌýpays up to $3,000 total, but the applicant is responsible for additional fundraising and hosting the visiting speaker(s). Cost-sharing with other departments or units is highly encouraged but not required. Please see application form for details on applicant and CAS responsibilities.

For more information and to apply, please visit the CAS website.