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SUMMARY:Workshop: The BADR Project (7th-21st c.): A TEI-XML Analysis of Premodern Islamic Texts and Beyond with Adrien de Jarmy\, April 3\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:The BADR Project\n(7th-21st c.): A TEI-XML Analysis of Premodern Islamic Texts and Beyond \nAdrien de Jarmy\, University of Strasbourg\nZoom: https://bit.ly/JarmyTEI\nThis lecture is free and open to the public \nCO-SPONSORS: Department of Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations\, Center for Middle Eastern Studies\, Program in Islamic Law at Harvard Law School \nFriday\, April 3\, 2026 | 12:00pm \nSee flyer here. \n 
URL:https://pil.law.harvard.edu/event/workshop-the-badr-project-7th-21st-c-a-tei-xml-analysis-of-premodern-islamic-texts-and-beyond-with-adrien-de-jarmy-april-3-2026/
CATEGORIES:Due dates,Opportunities,PIL events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260401
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260402
DTSTAMP:20260412T163536
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SUMMARY:Fellowship: 2026 ARIT Fellowships for Research in Turkey\, American Research Institute in Turkey\, April 1\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:ARIT FELLOWSHIPS for 2026 \nThe American Research Institute in Turkey (ARIT) announces 2026 ARIT Fellowships for Research in Turkey. Awards are offered for research in ancient\, medieval\, or modern times\, in any field of the humanities and social sciences. Tenures range from one to three months. \nScholars and advanced graduate students engaged in research on ancient\, medieval\, or modern times in Turkey\, in any field of the humanities and social sciences\, are eligible to apply.  Student applicants must have fulfilled all requirements for the doctorate except the dissertation by June 2026.  Non-U.S. applicants who reside in the U.S. or Canada are expected to maintain an affiliation with an educational institution in the U.S. or Canada. \nApplications due April 1\, 2026 \nhttps://aritweb.org/fellowships/arit-research-fellowships/
URL:https://pil.law.harvard.edu/event/fellowship-2026-arit-fellowships-for-research-in-turkey-american-research-institute-in-turkey-april-1-2026/
CATEGORIES:Due dates,Fellowships,Opportunities
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260401
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260402
DTSTAMP:20260412T163536
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T234810Z
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SUMMARY:Call for Papers: Kathryn T. Preyer Scholars Program\, American Society for Legal History\, April 1\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:From the organizers: \nCriteria: Early-career scholars who wish to present a paper on any topic in legal\, institutional and/or constitutional history\, at the annual ASLH conference. \nAmount: $500 cash + $750 reimbursement \nDeadline: April 1\, 2026 \nNamed after the late Kathryn T. Preyer\, a distinguished historian of the law of early America known for her generosity to early career legal historians\, the program of Kathryn T. Preyer Scholars is designed to help legal historians at the beginning of their careers. At the annual meeting of the Society two early career legal historians designated Kathryn T. Preyer Scholars will present what would normally be their first papers to the Society. The generosity of Professor Preyer’s friends and family has enabled the Society to offer a small honorarium to the Preyer Scholars and to reimburse\, in some measure or entirely\, their costs of attending the meeting. The competition for Preyer Scholars is organized by the Society’s Kathryn T. Preyer Memorial Committee. \nSubmissions are welcome on any topic in legal\, institutional and/or constitutional history. Early career scholars\, including those pursuing graduate or law degrees\, those who have completed their terminal degree within the previous year\, and those independent scholars at a comparable stage\, are eligible to apply. At the annual meeting of the Society two early career legal historians designated Kathryn T. Preyer Scholars will present what would normally be their first papers to the Society. While papers simultaneously submitted to the ASLH Program committee are eligible\, Preyer Award winners must present their paper as part of the Preyer panel and will be removed from any other panel. For the 2026 conference in Banff only\, a Preyer Scholar may give their presentation virtually if they are unable to attend in person due to exceptional circumstances. \nSubmissions should consist of a single MS Word document consisting of a complete curriculum vitae\, contact information\, and a complete draft of the paper to be presented. Papers should not exceed 50 pages (12-point font\, double-spaced). In past competitions\, the Committee has given preference to draft articles and essays\, though the Committee will also consider shorter conference papers\, as one of the criteria for selection will be the suitability of the paper for reduction to a twenty-minute oral presentation. \nThe two Kathryn T. Preyer Scholars will receive a $500 cash award and reimbursement of expenses up to $750 for travel\, hotels\, and meals. Each will present the paper that s/he submitted to the competition at the Society’s annual meeting. The Society’s journal\, Law and History Review\, has published several past winners of the Preyer competition\, though it is under no obligation to do so. \nPlease send submissions by the deadline to preyeraward@aslh.net.
URL:https://pil.law.harvard.edu/event/call-for-papers-kathryn-t-preyer-scholars-program-american-society-for-legal-history-april-1-2026/
CATEGORIES:Due dates,Opportunities,prizes and nominations
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260301
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260302
DTSTAMP:20260412T163536
CREATED:20260227T003325Z
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SUMMARY:Call for Nominations: American Society of Comparative Law Book Prize\, March 1\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:The ASCL Book Prize recognizes outstanding scholarly achievement in the field of comparative law. The prize celebrates rigorous\, original\, and impactful research of law across jurisdictions. The prize is awarded to the author or authors of an English-language (including by translation) monograph. Eligible works include those that examine legal issues through a comparative lens\, study foreign legal systems\, engage in the comparative study of legal history\, or address aspects of private international law. Edited volumes\, reference works\, or new editions of a previously published work are not eligible. To be eligible for consideration\, a nominated work must have a copyright date of 2025 or 2026.   \nThe winner of the ASCL Book Prize will be announced at the Annual Meeting of the American Society of Comparative Law and memorialized on the ASCL website. The prize encompasses a $1\,000 award and a review of the book in the American Journal of Comparative Law. The winning author will be expected to assist in the selection of the book prize for the next cycle year. The Prize Committee may\, in its discretion\, also award an Honorable Mention. \nWe are now accepting nominations for the ASCL Book Prize. To submit a nomination\, please email Margaret Woo (m.woo@northeastern.edu) with the following information by March 1\, 2026: \n\nName of the nominator\nName of the nominee\nTitle of the nominated work\nPublisher\nPublication date\n\nUpon instruction by the Committee\, either a PDF file or hard copy of a nominated work must be received by each member of the Prizes Committee by April 1. Hard copies of nominated works will not be returned.
URL:https://pil.law.harvard.edu/event/call-for-nominations-american-society-of-comparative-law-book-prize-march-1-2026/
CATEGORIES:Due dates,Opportunities
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260301
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260302
DTSTAMP:20260412T163536
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SUMMARY:Call for Contributions: Middle East Medievalists Newsletter\, March 1\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Call for Contributions: MEM Newsletter March 2026 \n\nIn order to represent the whole MEMbership as fully as possible\, we invite all MEMbers to contribute their news on a regular basis so as to facilitate and increase communication between colleagues and within fields. For the next newsletter issue\, which will be published on 15 March 2026\, please submit by 1 March 2026 any contribution you would like to share. \n\n\nContributions should respond to one or more of the relevant sections of the updated newsletter\, which are as follows: \n\n\nEvents (comprising upcoming conferences\, seminars\, summer schools\, and the like)\nPublications (monographs\, edited volumes\, themed issues\, editions\, translations\, and al-ʿUṣūr al-Wusṭā content)\nOnline research output (comprising e.g. blogs\, conference reports\, resources (databases\, digital tools)\, datasets\, and websites)\nProjects and funding (e.g. successful larger funding applications (ERC\, DFG\, ANR\, NEH\, and so forth); new project groups)\nDissertations (information on current and recently completed doctoral research\, submitted by doctoral candidates or their supervisors)\n\n\nMEM has set up a secure folder on Proton Drive to which you can directly upload your content\, formatted as Word\, PDF\, or JPG. In this folder you will find a general ReadMe as well as guidelines within the sub-folders devoted to each individual section. We encourage you to include pictures whenever possible\, such as new book covers or conference photos. The folder can be found here: https://drive.proton.me/urls/Y2GP5B9K88#gNDolIY5Gnce. \n\n\nIf you have any questions or comments at all\, please do not hesitate to get in touch with the Newsletter Editors\, Hannah-Lena Hagemann (Hamburg) and Noëmie Lucas (Beirut)\, at hannah-lena.hagemann@uni-hamburg.de and n.lucas@ifporient.org.
URL:https://pil.law.harvard.edu/event/call-for-contributions-middle-east-medievalists-newsletter-march-1-2026/
CATEGORIES:Due dates,Opportunities
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260301
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260302
DTSTAMP:20260412T163536
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SUMMARY:Call for Applications: Orient-Institut Beirut Residential Postdoctoral Fellowship\, March 1\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Call for Applications: Postdoctoral Fellowships 2026-27 \nThe Orient-Institut Beirut (OIB) awards a number of fellowships-in-residence normally lasting 10 months and beginning on 1 September 2026 or shortly thereafter\, specifically designed for postdoctoral candidates engaged in outstanding research projects in the humanities and social sciences. We invite applications across disciplines\, time periods\, and geographic coverage outlined in our mission statement . Proposals are encouraged to articulate the contemporary stakes of the research project\, whether historiographical\, cultural\, religious or political dimensions. \nApplicants must hold a doctoral degree. It is essential for applicants to demonstrate how their projects will benefit from an extended stay in the region and contribute to the institute’s overall research environment. \nProficiency in written and oral English\, as well as all languages relevant to the research project\, is expected. Priority will be given to candidates with demonstrated oral proficiency in German. Fellows-in-residence are required to actively engage in the OIB’s research community\, by attending weekly colloquia\, and participating in relevant scholarly activities and events. attending weekly colloquia\, and participating in relevant scholarly activities and events. Fellows are required to present their work twice and write a research report for the OIB Annual Report and encouraged to publish a research precis in our OIB-Blog . \nFellowships include a monthly stipend of currently 1\,900 Euros and a one-time travel allowance of 600 Euros for those arriving from abroad. We also offer support for organizing an academic workshop that fits within the research profile of the OIB. Depending on availability\, the OIB may provide fellows-in-residence with office space. The OIB will not provide funding for preliminary research\, language courses\, or the composition and revision of book manuscripts. \nApplications must include: \n\nA brief cover letter indicating the preferred duration of the fellowship\nCurriculum vitae\nResearch proposal / project description (max. 2\,000 words)\nAt least one letter of recommendation\n\nThe application package should be submitted as a single PDF file (excluding letters of recommendation\, which should be submitted directly by the referee) to bewerbungen@orient-institut.org . Applicants may write in either English\, Arabic\, or German but need to demonstrate their proficiency in English so they can take part in OIB activities. The deadline for applications is 1 March 2026 . Interviews will be conducted via video call that month.
URL:https://pil.law.harvard.edu/event/call-for-applications-orient-institut-beirut-residential-postdoctoral-fellowship-march-1-2026/
CATEGORIES:Due dates,Fellowships,Opportunities
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260227
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260228
DTSTAMP:20260412T163536
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SUMMARY:Call for Proposals: UCLA Center for Near Eastern Studies Graduate Student Colloquium: The Visual Culture of Algeria Through Exchange\, Circulation\, and Global Networks\, February 27\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:UCLA Center for Near Eastern Studies \nCall for Proposals for a Graduate Student Colloquium: The Visual Culture of Algeria Through Exchange\, Circulation\, and Global Networks \nWe invite papers addressing a wide range of visual-material practice\, periods\, and methodological approaches that examine questions of exchange\, circulation\, and networks. The colloquium is organized by Ava Hess (Art History)\, Yubai Shi (Art History)\, and Sarp Tanridag (Architecture and Urban Design). \nThis one-day hybrid colloquium will bring together early-career scholars working on the visual culture of Algeria from the Ottoman period to the present. It focuses on the movement of artists\, artworks\, materials\, and ideas across local\, regional\, and global networks\, situating Algerian visual culture as a site of innovation\, negotiation\, and exchange. Rather than treat the French invasion of Algiers in 1830 as a definitive point of rupture\, the colloquium invites contributions that emphasize continuities and transformations in artistic production over time\, cutting across conventional precolonial/colonial/postcolonial divisions. \nA central aim of the colloquium is to rethink dominant narratives of Algerian (and broader Maghribi) modernism. The growing interest in Algerian modern art and architecture often remains limited by national or colonial temporal frameworks. While colonial histories remain central to understanding nineteenth- and twentieth-century Algeria\, recent scholarship reminds us that colonialism alone cannot account for the complexity of North African cultural production. Here\, we will investigate the circulations and exchanges that have shaped artistic practice and visual culture across beylical\, colonial\, post-independence\, and contemporary periods\, while also attending to practices and media that have been marginalized in standard accounts of modernism.\n \nWe encourage papers that propose new ways of writing Algerian art history and visual culture—for example\, moving beyond rupture-based temporal models\, colonial or nationalist canons\, and conventional medium-bound studies. We are especially interested in work that treats circulation (of objects\, materials\, techniques\, or ideas) and networks (institutional or independent\, regional or transnational) as methodological tools for rethinking periodization\, media hierarchies\, and artistic agency. \nThe colloquium is committed to fostering dialogue among graduate students and early-career scholars based in Algeria\, the United States\, and other parts of the MENA region. The event will be held in a hybrid format (in person and via Zoom) to accommodate participants facing visa constraints\, travel funding limitations\, or other access needs. We invite papers addressing a wide range of visual-material practice\, periods\, and methodological approaches that examine questions of exchange\, circulation\, and networks. Possible topics include\, but are not limited to: \n\nTransregional circulation of artists\, artworks\, or materials\nNetworks of artistic education and training (e.g. academies\, workshops\, or organizations)\nThe impact of beylical\, colonial\, and national transitions on visual and material cultures\nAlternative histories of media\, such as painting\, print\, or photography\, and practices such as miniature painting\, calligraphy\, or architecture\nTrans-Saharan\, Maghrib–Mashreq\, Mediterranean\, or Global South exchanges\nAlgeria’s role in Third Worldist\, socialist\, or non-aligned cultural networks and solidarity movements\nNon-French orientalisms and alternative imperial or post-imperial visual regimes\nForms of “popular” art\nDiasporic artistic production\nLocal or alternative archival practices\n\nThe colloquium will take place in English \nSubmission details \nPlease submit an abstract in English of no more than 300 words\, a one-line biographical statement\, and a CV via the submission link by February 27\, 2026. Applicants will be notified within one week of the deadline.\n\nTravel support \nTo support in-person participation\, limited travel reimbursement is available for up to three (3) international presenters traveling from overseas and one (1) domestic presenter. Travel support is contingent on the presenter securing a visa in time to travel (where applicable) and on the availability of funds. Presenters who are unable to attend in person due to visa or travel constraints will be fully accommodated as remote participants via Zoom. To be considered for travel support\, please indicate your need in the submission form.
URL:https://pil.law.harvard.edu/event/call-for-proposals-ucla-center-for-near-eastern-studies-graduate-student-colloquium-the-visual-culture-of-algeria-through-exchange-circulation-and-global-networks-february-27-2026/
CATEGORIES:Call for papers,conferences and workshops,Due dates,Opportunities
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260220
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260221
DTSTAMP:20260412T163536
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SUMMARY:Call for Papers: Comparative Law Work-in-Progress Workshop\, Princeton University\, February 20\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Annual Comparative Law Work-in-Progress Workshop\, May 7-9\, 2026 \nCo-Organized and Co-Hosted by: \n\nKim Lane Scheppele (Princeton University)\nJacques deLisle (University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School)\nJacqueline Ross (University of Illinois College of Law)\nand Co-Sponsored by the American Society of Comparative Law\n\nWe invite all interested comparative law scholars to submit a paper for the next annual Comparative Law Work-in-Progress Workshop\, which will be hosted by Princeton University held in-person in Princeton\, May 7-9\, 2026. \nAuthors should submit papers through the following Google Form: https://forms.gle/UMrqFxHwGgS5dZX38 \nPapers must be submitted by February 20\, 2026. Authors will be informed of decisions by March 20\, 2026.  \nThe annual workshop is a vibrant forum in which comparative law works in progress are discussed by colleagues in a serious and thorough manner that past participants have found valuable. A “work in progress” is scholarship that has reached a stage that is substantial enough for serious discussion and critique but has not yet appeared in print and (if it has been accepted for publication) can be substantially revised after the workshop.   Appropriate work includes law review articles\, book chapters\, and other similar genres. \nEach author may submit only one work for consideration\, and the work should be no more than 15\,000 words (including notes).   If the work is longer\, the author should indicate which 15\,000-word portion they would like to have read and discussed. \nThe objectives of the workshop are both to discuss the selected works in progress and also to provide an opportunity for comparative lawyers to gather to engage more broadly. We hope that this will foster more dialogue and an increased sense of community in the discipline. \nParticipants in the workshop will include paper authors\, designated commentators\, and scholars from the host institutions and elsewhere. The group will be small enough to gather around a single table and engage in robust discussion. Authors do not present their papers. The papers will be distributed well in advance. \nEach paper will be introduced and discussed by two commentators before opening the discussion to other workshop participants. At the end of the discussion\, the author will have an opportunity to respond and ask questions.  Authors are expected to offer comments on the other works presented at the workshop.   \nThere are no plans to publish a collection of the workshop papers. Paper authors may seek publication wherever they wish. \nThe workshop begins with an evening reception / dinner on Thursday May 7\, continues all day Friday and ends shortly after lunch on Saturday May 9.   Authors are expected to attend the entire workshop. \nThis year’s Workshop is supported by Princeton University and the American Society of Comparative Law.   The sponsors will cover the costs of accommodation and meals in Princeton and travel costs\, of up to $600 per person\, with limited flexibility to provide greater reimbursement for those travelling greater distances.
URL:https://pil.law.harvard.edu/event/call-for-papers-comparative-law-work-in-progress-workshop-princeton-university-february-20-2026/
CATEGORIES:Call for papers,Due dates,Opportunities
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260220
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260221
DTSTAMP:20260412T163536
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SUMMARY:Call for Applications: Kamel Center Senior Postgraduate Fellowship\, Yale Law School\, February 20\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Abdallah S. Kamel Center for the Study of Islamic Law and Civilization \nYale Law School Kamel Center Senior Postgraduate Fellowship \nThe Abdallah S. Kamel Center for the Study of Islamic Law and Civilization is a scholarly center at the Yale Law School that focuses on the intellectual and social history of Islam\, Islamic legal and political theory and law in contemporary Muslim societies. The Kamel Center coordinates a diverse program of activities that serve students and scholars at Yale. The Center’s activities include: convening an annual lecture series\, as well as regular research forums and workshops; offering research fellowships for fellows in residence at YLS; hosting distinguished scholars in the field of Islamic law and civilization as visitors in residence; and providing student fellowships in support of research\, travel and training related to Islamic law and civilization. Through its activities\, the Center contributes to the fields of Islamic Law and Islamic Studies both locally and internationally. \nThe Kamel Center at Yale Law School invites applications for the position of Senior Fellow.  \nUnder the supervision of the Kamel Center faculty directors\, the Senior Fellow will be responsible for assisting with the programming and other activities of the Kamel Center; working with current and former visiting and post-graduate fellows; planning events\, including workshops and lectures\, and working with the many colleagues\, organizations\, and interested individuals with whom the Kamel Center collaborates. \nSpecific responsibilities of the Senior Fellow include the following: \n\nCoordinating the Kamel Center’s events\, including a lecture series\, workshops and other colloquia\, as well as other occasional speakers\, panels\, conferences and films as determined by the Kamel Center faculty directors;\nAdvising Yale students about opportunities in the field of Islamic Law and Islamic Studies\, including research projects\, and graduate and post-graduate opportunities;\nWorking together with the Kamel Center’s assigned administrative support staff;\nHelping to oversee public relations (web site\, social media\, press releases) for the Kamel Center;\nRepresenting the Kamel Center within the Law School and University;\nProviding some administrative oversight for Kamel Center operations;\nThe possibility of teaching or co-teaching at Yale Law School and Yale College\, by approval of the appropriate academic faculty; \nSupporting the Kamel Center’s  post-graduate fellowship program by maintaining relationships with fellows during their time at Yale; and\nCarrying out independent scholarship and other relevant research.\n\n  \nCandidates must have the following qualifications \n\nCompleted PhD with a distinguished academic record and deep scholarly engagement with Islamic Law and/or Islamic Studies  (a JD is not required but helpful\, depending on the candidate’s field of research);\nRelevant administrative and organizational experience; and\nRecord of scholarship in areas related to the Kamel Center’s work.\n\nThe Senior Fellow is expected to be in residence in the New Haven area and to begin his or her appointment by August 1\, 2026. The Senior Fellow will receive a salary (commensurate with experience) plus Yale University benefits. Initial appointment is for two years\, renewable for an appropriate term (up to five years) if renewal is agreed upon by the Senior Fellow and the Kamel Center. \nApplication materials should include the following: \n\ncover letter describing the candidate’s qualifications and including a statement of the applicant’s interests in Islamic Law and Civilization\, and particularly area of focus;\ncurriculum vitae;\ngraduate school and\, if applicable\, law school transcript;\nsample of recent scholarly writing; and\nthree letters of recommendation (to be submitted directly by the recommender).\n\nThe application materials and letters of recommendation should be sent to kamel.center@yale.edu no later than February 20\, 2026.
URL:https://pil.law.harvard.edu/event/call-for-applications-kamel-center-senior-postgraduate-fellowship-yale-law-school-february-20-2026/
CATEGORIES:Due dates,Fellowships,Opportunities
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260217
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260218
DTSTAMP:20260412T163536
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SUMMARY:Call for Papers: Middle East Studies Association Annual Meeting\, Boston\, MA\, February 17\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:MESA 2026 Call for Papers\nDeadline to submit is February 17\, 2026 (11:59 AM EST) \nThe 60th Annual Meeting of the Middle East Studies Association will be held in person in Boston\, MA\, on November 21-24\, 2026.\nMESA members are invited to propose papers and sessions for the 60th Annual Meeting of the Middle East Studies Association on November 21-24\, 2026\, related to MESA’s mission of scholarship and advocacy primarily concerning the region of the Middle East (including Southwest Asia\, the Arab world\, and North Africa) from the seventh century to today\, though not at the exclusion of earlier time periods. Other areas of Africa\, Asia\, Europe\, and the Americas—including diaspora communities—are also included as part of the study of the transnational dimensions of the societies of the Middle East in an interdisciplinary and comparative context. \nQuestions about the call for papers and the proposal submission process are always welcome.\nPlease email meeting@mesana.org. \nCategories of proposals for the 2026 MESA Annual Conference:\nThree categories of proposals may be submitted to the Program Committee for review through myMESA: \n\nPre-organized panels: Four to six papers on a common subject. Paper presentations are typically15-20 minutes long\, and based on a written paper with a title shared with fellow participants in advance. An overall panel description must be submitted by the organizer(s).\nPre-organized roundtables: Five to eight presentations on a common subject. Roundtable interventions are shorter\, typically 5-10 minutes\, and intended to start a discussion with greater audience participation and conversation among the roundtable participants. No pre-written paper is expected to be shared in advance and the roundtable room is not equipped with video presentation options. An overall roundtable description must be submitted by the organizer(s).\nIndividual paper abstracts: One abstract to be placed on a panel by the Program Committee if accepted. Selected individual abstracts will be combined with other similar proposals to create put-together panels.\n\nIn addition\, two limited categories of proposals may be submitted directly to the MESA Secretariat for initial review: \n\nSpecial sessions on urgent issues of relevance to numerous MESA members (this category is very limited)\nProfessional development workshops (limited)\n\nSee here for more information and instructions. \n 
URL:https://pil.law.harvard.edu/event/call-for-papers-middle-east-studies-association-annual-meeting-boston-ma-february-17-2026/
CATEGORIES:Call for papers,Due dates,Opportunities
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260213
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260214
DTSTAMP:20260412T163536
CREATED:20260104T030423Z
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SUMMARY:Call for Applications: 2026–2027 PIL Research Fellowship\, February 13\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:PIL Research Fellowship Application\, 2026–2027\nThe Program in Islamic Law at Harvard Law School is pleased to invite applications for the 2026-2027 PIL Research Fellowship (due: February 13\, 2026). This fellowship is designed to provide an intellectual home to promising young scholars in Islamic legal studies\, to advance their research\, and to contribute to the intellectual life of the Program and the greater Harvard community. The opportunity allows the selected fellow to pursue independent research on Islamic law and history that utilizes the extensive collections of the Harvard Libraries. The PIL Research Fellowship award is a full-time residential fellowship at Harvard Law School (for nine months\, during the academic year). \nSuccessful applicants will have completed an advanced degree (JD\, PhD\, or SJD) before the start of the fellowship\, and plan to pursue a scholarly research agenda in Islamic law that engages legal history\, law and society\, or comparative law approaches. Fellows will receive a stipend for the duration of the fellowship. \nTo apply for this fellowship\, please submit the following materials via the research fellowship online application form by February 13\, 2026: \n1. a curriculum vitae\n2. a research proposal consisting of \n\na single-paragraph abstract of your proposed research\na research statement\, not to exceed 1500 words (3 single-spaced pages)\, and\na bibliography of works you have consulted that describes the proposed work during the fellowship period.\n\nThe proposal should outline research in your area of expertise or interest related to contemporary or historical issues of Islamic law that can be accomplished during the fellowship term; projects are to utilize the Harvard collections to advance a novel contribution to scholarship through research in Islamic law\, with a legal history\, comparative law\, or law and society approach.\n3. an explanation of why Harvard/PIL is the required venue for your research (e.g.\, identification of specific Harvard/PIL resources that are necessary to pursue the research project)\n4. a writing sample of no more than 25 pages in length\, in English (which can be a recent publication or unpublished work; works-in-progress are especially welcome) \n5. 3 reference letters from recommenders who are to upload letters directly at the referee link.\nA panel of scholars at Harvard will review your application materials. The panel will consider your application in relation to numerous other proposals. Evaluation criteria will include: \n\nThe significance of the contribution that the project will make to knowledge in the field\nThe quality or the promise of quality of the work\nThe quality of the conception\, definition\, organization and description of the project\nThe likelihood that the applicant will complete the project\nThe appropriateness of the research for Harvard/PIL resources\n\nPlease ensure that your references have ample time to consider and comment on your proposal. Letters of reference are more highly regarded if they address the specific proposed activity and how well the candidate is suited to undertake it\, as opposed to letters that verify character\, limit comments to previous work\, or make only general observations on the topic. \nFollowing a process of committee review\, applicants will be notified of decisions on March 1st.\nDeadline: February 13\, 2026 \n 
URL:https://pil.law.harvard.edu/event/call-for-applications-2026-2027-pil-research-fellowship-february-13-2026/
CATEGORIES:Due dates,Fellowships,Opportunities
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SUMMARY:Call for Panels: Middle East Medievalists at MESA 2026\, February 12\, 2026 @ 8:00pm
DESCRIPTION:The call for papers for MESA 2026 (60th annual meeting\, Nov 21-24\, 2026\, at the Hilton Boston Park Plaza) is now out: https://mesana.org/annual-meeting/call-for-papers \nNote that the deadline for submissions is Feb 17 (2026) \nAs in previous MESA meetings\, Middle East Medievalists will sponsor panels in the MESA 2026 meeting. \nWe encourage all medievalists organizing panels to send us abstracts for both individual papers and the panel as a whole (as well as the names of the participants)\, by Thursday February 12th  8pm so that the board may consider them for sponsorship before the MESA deadline (Tuesday\, Feb 17th). \nEmail your materials and/or any questions to Jonathan Brack: Jonathan.brack@northwestern.edu.
URL:https://pil.law.harvard.edu/event/call-for-panels-middle-east-medievalists-at-mesa-2026-february-12-2026-800pm/
CATEGORIES:Call for papers,Due dates,Opportunities
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SUMMARY:Call for Papers: Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies (MEIS) Graduate Student Virtual Symposium\, University of Alberta\, February 2\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:The MEIS Graduate Student Virtual Symposium provides a critical space for graduate scholars (MA and PhD) to explore how power\, knowledge\, and resistance intersect across Muslim and Middle Eastern contexts. \nSubmit your abstracts here. \nSubmission Guidelines \nEligibility: Graduate students (MA or PhD) from any discipline or institution worldwide. \nAbstract Length: 250–300 words. \nInclude: \no Title of paper \no Author’s name\, institutional affiliation\, and program level \no 3–5 keywords \no Short bio (max 100 words) \nPresentation Time: 15 minutes\, followed by discussion. \nImportant Dates \nAbstract Submission Deadline: February 2\, 2026 \nNotification of Acceptance: March 2\, 2026 \nFull Paper Submission (optional for competition): May 31\, 2026 \nSymposium Date: May 15\, 2026 \nParticipants may optionally submit full papers for the Graduate Paper Competition\, supported \nby the ECMC Chair in Islamic Studies: 1st Prize $500 | 2nd Prize $300
URL:https://pil.law.harvard.edu/event/call-for-papers-middle-eastern-and-islamic-studies-meis-graduate-student-virtual-symposium-university-of-alberta-february-2-2026/
CATEGORIES:Due dates,Opportunities
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SUMMARY:Call for Papers: Humanities of AI Workshop—Intelligence and Imitation: Mind\, Mechanism\, Mimesis\, Johns Hopkins University\, January 31\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Intelligence and Imitation: Mind\, Mechanism\, Mimesis \nInaugural Humanities of AI Workshop \nJohns Hopkins University\, April 24-26\, 2026 \nAs a creative aspiration\, the Greek notion of mimesis (“imitation”) manifested not only in artistic works imitating reality and philosophical speculations but also in scientific theories and mechanical artifacts. Plato and Aristotle’s nous as a non-bodily principle of intelligibility underwriting cosmic order and thought; Hobbes and LaMettrie’s machine like mind and world; the Jaquet-Droz family’s musical automata; Wolfgang von Kempelen’s chess-playing Turk; Norbert Wiener’s cybernetic analogy between human\, animal\, and machine; Japanese roboticist Masahiro Mori’s observation of the revulsion to imperfect verisimilitude (Bukimi no Tani: “uncanny valley”); and Soviet semiotician Yuri Lotman’s culture as collective mind\, exemplify the broad relevance of “imitations” to science\, literature\, and culture. \nDevelopments in artificial intelligence (AI) participate in the legacy of mimesis but also complicate and challenge it. In the course of AI’s research history\, AIs have variously been claimed to represent\, simulate\, assist\, improve upon\, provide a surrogate for\, or replace the functioning of human minds. Concepts such as “optimization\,” “satisficing\,” and “superintelligence” run orthogonal to the classical concept of mimesis. \nAt the same time\, developments in science and society have deeply challenged both mimesis and mindedness as concepts and ideals. Darwinian and embodied cognitive approaches challenge the primacy of abstract reasoning over embodiment; and reflections on human labor’s relation to material (re-)production\, social stratification\, and human experience from Marx\, Wallerstein\, Pasquinelli and others call into question the social “value-added” of material imitations as well asthe veracity of accounts of “intelligent” labor’s nature and origins. Deep divisions in the societal uptake of AI – exemplified in anti-AI activism\, dueling governance regimes\, and popular criticalslang like “AI slop” – exemplify and give opportunity to inform these theoretical challenges.Orientation to these developments requires approaches that scholars in the humanities may beuniquely positioned to provide. We hereby announce a three-day workshop on “Intelligence and Imitation: Mind\, Mechanism\, Mimesis” for presentation and discussion of new humanities research engaging with this theme. \nOur aim is to foster a collective critical engagement with AIs in their history\, socioeconomic context\, architecture\, and other dimensions of significance with the assistance of resources from literature\, philosophy\, history\, or other humanities fields. We invite contributions from both early-career (including graduate students) and established academic researchers\, whose work-in-progress projects straddle disciplinary boundaries to illuminate aspects of the diverse mind-machine relations exemplified in AI’s history\, current reality\, and imagined futures. \nSome possible avenues of investigation include: \n• Mimesis and mechanical imitation from antiquity to the transformer \n• Transformer architecture and the hermeneutic circle of understanding \n• Political economy and ideology of digital infrastructures sustaining LLMs \n• New histories and historical perspectives on literary cybernetics and natural language \nprocessing (NLP) \n• Hybridity and joint agency between humans and LLMs \n• Anthropomorphism and human relations with the (in)animate \n• Emotional AI as mimesis or optimization \nIn addition to presented papers\, some time at the conference will be devoted to reflection on “humanities of AI” as a research domain\, including its current state and possible futures\, disciplinary articulation\, conditions of success\, relations with natural and social sciences\, and potential impact on sociotechnical systems involving AI. \nSubmission Instructions \nSubmit a single Word or PDF file to Jiantong Liao (jliao20@jh.edu) by January 31 containing: \n(i) an abstract roughly 300 words; (ii) a short bio including your name\, institutional affiliation\, and contact email; and (iii) up to five key words. Decisions will be communicated within one month of the deadline. Authors of accepted abstracts will be asked to send up to 3000 words (a short paper or portion of a paper-in-progress) for distribution before the workshop. Questions may be directed to the address above. \nSupporting Institutions \nAlexander Grass Humanities Institute\, Johns Hopkins \nUniversity\n(https://krieger.jhu.edu/humanities-institute/) \nCenter for Equitable AI & Machine Learning Systems (CEAMLS)\, Morgan State \nUniversity\n(https://www.morgan.edu/ceamls) \nOrganizing Committee \nJiantong Liao (Chair) \nPhD Student\, German Program\, Department of Modern Languages and Literatures \njliao20@jh.edu \nKsenia Tatarchenko (Faculty Sponsor) \nFaculty\, Medicine\, Science & Humanities Program\, Johns Hopkins University \nktatarc1@jh.edu \nPhillip Honenberger (Faculty Sponsor) \nAI Ethicist & Researcher\, Center for Equitable AI & ML Systems (CEAMLS)\, Morgan State \nUniversity \njaywilliam.honenberger@morgan.edu
URL:https://pil.law.harvard.edu/event/call-for-papers-humanities-of-ai-workshop-intelligence-and-imitation-mind-mechanism-mimesis-johns-hopkins-university-january-31-2026/
CATEGORIES:Call for papers,Due dates,Opportunities
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SUMMARY:Call for papers: 40th Annual Middle East History and Theory Conference (MEHAT)\, University of Chicago\, January 31\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:The 40th Annual Middle East History and Theory Conference (MEHAT) at The University of Chicago will take place on May 1-2\, 2026.\n \nAbout the Conference. Since its inception four decades ago\, the annual Middle East History and Theory Conference at the University of Chicago has earned a reputation as one of the premier academic gatherings in the field. Capitalizing on its setting at a university with a strong tradition in Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies\, MEHAT has established itself as a major forum for emerging scholars across disciplines to share their research with peers\, receive constructive feedback\, and foster fruitful academic relationships. Participants come from North America\, Europe\, and the Middle East\, and have traditionally included researchers at every stage of their careers.\n \nCall for Papers. We are now accepting proposals for papers and pre-arranged panels from graduate students\, postdocs\, faculty\, and independent scholars. We invite historians\, linguists\, anthropologists\, literary scholars\, sociologists\, musicologists\, scholars of religion\, and political scientists whose work engages with a broad geography\, including but not limited to\, the Mediterranean\, North and West Africa\, and South and Central Asia\, from Late Antiquity and the advent of Islam to the present.\n \nWe particularly encourage (but do not limit!) submissions related to this year’s overarching theme: “Playing with the Scales: The Local\, Regional\, and Global in Middle Eastern Studies.” Drawing inspiration from economic historian Jan de Vries’s 2019 article “Playing with Scales: The Global and the Micro\, the Nano and the Nano”\, we invite you to problematize the scales of the phenomena\, contexts\, and developments our discipline and research shed light on. How do micro-scale engagements with Middle Eastern agents help us to understand global developments\, like the transformation of law and statehood and the emergence of capitalism? What role do regional configurations\, whether defined in terms of shared ecological\, economic or political contexts\, trade\, religious or intellectual networks\, play in shaping the interaction of individual\, local\, and global scales? How can our work account for these varied layers? The conference theme will also allow us to reflect this critical moment for our discipline amidst challenges that put humanistically informed area studies research at risk.\n \nThe range of topics we hope to examine with this theme include\, but are not limited to: \n●      Theoretical and methodological engagements with scales in Middle Eastern Studies\, i.e. with regard to micro and macrohistory approaches within the discipline\, studies actively problematizing the bridging of broad-scale and granular data sets\, whether qualitative or quantitative \n●      Critical approaches to studying the Middle East as a region\, as well as work situating its actors and locales in alternative geographical realms or disciplinary contexts \n●      The role of individuals\, communities\, and states of the region in shaping global developments as well as the impact of global transformations on the region and its actors\, examples for which may include but are not exhausted by colonialism and imperialism\, capitalism and neoliberalism\, climate change and other ecological alterations\, technological and infrastructural developments\, political movements and global ideologies\, scientific\, literary\, and linguistic exchanges etc. \n●      Meditations on individual and collective agency in the face of local\, regional\, and global transformations \n●      Papers that interrogate the utility of terms and concepts often employed to circumscribe the geographical foci of our field of study\, such as the Middle East\, North Africa\, the Islamicate world\, or the Global South \n●      Explorations of archives\, sources\, and data aiding our understanding of multi-scale phenomena from below \n \nKeynote Speaker. The keynote speaker of this year’s conference is Professor Chris Gratien. Chris Gratien is an associate professor and Director of Graduate Studies in the Department of History at the University of Virginia\, where he offers courses on global environmental history and the modern Middle East. His first book\, The Unsettled Plain: An Environmental History of the Late Ottoman Frontier (Stanford University Press\, 2022)\, was awarded the Nikki Keddie Book Award by the Middle East Studies Association. He is also co-creator of the Ottoman History Podcast\, which has featured over 500 interviews with scholars of the Ottoman Empire and beyond since 2011.\n \nSubmissions. Please send submissions electronically to mehat2026@gmail.com\, no later than Saturday\, January 31\, 2026. Please include each presenter’s name\, and a brief biographical note including institutional affiliation\, program of study\, or position and attach a 250-word abstract with a tentative title. For pre-arranged panels\, please send a single email with an overall panel description plus individual paper abstracts. The best abstracts will summarize the paper’s topic\, its relationship and contribution to existing scholarship and specific conclusions. If you are unsure about the suitability of your topic\, feel free to email us at the above address. Submissions will be assessed\, and invitations extended by late February 2026. \n \nSelected papers will be grouped into panels of three or four. Participants should be prepared to deliver a maximum twenty-minute presentation and respond to questions from an assigned discussant as well as conference attendees. Written papers must be circulated to the respondent and fellow members of the panel at least two weeks before the conference. \n \nA small amount of travel support may be available for a number of presenters without access to institutional funding. Please indicate if you are interested in being considered in your email.\n \nPlease circulate widely! For questions and accessibility concerns\, please write to mehat2026@gmail.com. Additional information will be published on our website. For reference\, you can have a look at last year’s conference program here.
URL:https://pil.law.harvard.edu/event/call-for-papers-40th-annual-middle-east-history-and-theory-conference-mehat-university-of-chicago-january-31-2026/
CATEGORIES:Call for papers,Due dates,Opportunities
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SUMMARY:Call for Submissions: Fusayfsa’\, the Smith College student-led Middle East Studies Journal\, January 30th\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Fusayfsa`\, Smith College’s student-led Middle East Studies Journal\, is currently accepting submissions from undergraduate students to contribute to our fifth edition! We are looking for research papers\, opinion pieces\, book/movie reviews\, poetry\, visual artwork\, or any other forms of media produced by students related to the MENA region! \nSubmit your work via this google form.  \n\nSubmitting to Fusayfsa` is open to any undergraduate level student interested in the MENA region. The deadline for submissions is January 30th. Fusayfsa` is divided into two sections: journal and magazine. There are separate guidelines for each section. \nJournal Submission \nThe journal section will be accepting research papers on any topic related to the MENA region. Papers can be varied in length (maximum 3000)\, following Chicago style for citation\, font 12\, Times New Roman and double spaced. \nMagazine Submission \nThe magazine section will be accepting anything ranging from art (with the permission of the artist\, we may use the art piece as the cover of our journal and/or integrate it into our website)\, op-eds (similar guidelines as for the research papers\, but with a maximum word limit of 1500 words)\, book reviews\, poetry\, multimedia etc. (any sort of creative work related to the MENA region is acceptable!) \nPlease email fusayfsa@smith.edu with questions!
URL:https://pil.law.harvard.edu/event/call-for-submissions-fusayfsa-the-smith-college-student-led-middle-east-studies-journal-january-30th-2026/
CATEGORIES:Call for papers,Due dates,Opportunities
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SUMMARY:Call for applications: Keyman Modern Turkish Studies Postdoctoral Fellowship\, Northwestern University\, January 26\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:The Keyman Program offers postdoctoral fellowships as well as visiting professor and visiting scholar programs. \nCall for Applications \nNorthwestern University\, Buffett Institute for Global Affairs\nKeyman Modern Turkish Studies Postdoctoral Fellowship \n\nThe Keyman Modern Turkish Studies Program at the Buffett Institute for Global Affairs at Northwestern University invites applications for a two-year postdoctoral fellowship in the study of Turkey and its diasporas in a global or a comparative perspective. Scholars in all branches of the Social Sciences and Humanities may apply. We welcome and encourage applications from early career scholars whose work focuses on nondominant and underrepresented groups including religious\, ethnic\, and LBGTQ minorities and otherwise marginalized groups. The Keyman Fellow will be associated with the Buffett Institute for Global Affairs and the academic department in their discipline. \nThe term of the fellowship will run from September 1\, 2026\, to June 30\, 2028. The second year of the fellowship is subject to review of the fellow’s first-year performance by the University Office of Research and the fellow’s home department. Fellows are expected to teach one course\, preferably during the Fall quarter of their second year with approval from the Dean’s office. \nThe fellow is expected to be in residence in Evanston for the duration of their appointment and be an active member of the university’s intellectual community. They will devote their time to research and writing and participating in academic events at Northwestern Buffett and their home department. During the spring term of their first year\, they will present their work in a format they choose in consultation with their home department. They may choose to deliver another talk during the second year of their residence. They will write a report detailing the progress and achievements of their project a month prior to the conclusion of their appointment. \nThis is a full-time\, benefits-eligible position. The salary will be $63\,000 for the academic year. The Keyman Program will offer up to $1\,500 in moving costs. The fellow may also apply for reimbursement up to $2\,000 per year for research-related activities such as presenting a paper at a conference or the purchase of books. The fellow will be responsible for finding and paying for housing in Evanston. They will be provided office space at the Buffett Institute and have full access to the University’s library and computing resources. \nEligibility:\nApplicants must have submitted all requirements for their doctoral degree by March 31\, 2026\, and have a June 2026 graduation date at the latest. Candidates who received their Ph.D. before September 2022 are not eligible to apply. They may not hold another scholarship\, visiting or employment position during their fellowship. The fellowship cannot be deferred. \nApplication:\nThe Deadline for applications is January 26\, 2026. Review will begin immediately. Candidates are invited to contact turkishstudies@northwestern.edu with any questions or concerns. To apply\, please submit the following documents to our application portal:  \n\nCover Letter (maximum 600 words) with title and summary of proposed project.\nCurriculum vitae with a list of publications.\nResearch proposal (maximum 2000 words) including a detailed description of the project\, goals\, timetable\, bibliography\, and how much of the work has already been done.\nOne writing sample equivalent to a single journal article\, book chapter\, or dissertation chapter. The writing sample may be published or unpublished.\nA sample syllabus for an undergraduate course you would teach. Please include a course description in addition to a reading schedule.\nGraduate Transcript: A transcript from your doctoral degree-granting institution. If your doctoral program did not include formal graded classes\, submit a statement to that effect instead.\nNames of two referees and their email addresses\n\nWith the exception of official transcripts\, all documents must be in English.\n 
URL:https://pil.law.harvard.edu/event/call-for-applications-keyman-modern-turkish-studies-postdoctoral-fellowship-northwestern-university-january-26-2026/
CATEGORIES:Due dates,Fellowships,Opportunities
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SUMMARY:Call for Proposals: 2026 Sponsored Event Program\, American Society of Comparative Law\, January 20\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:The American Society of Comparative Law (ASCL) is pleased to issue a Call for Proposals for its 2026 Sponsored Event Program. The Program will provide a $3\,000 grant to a U.S.-based Member School in support of comparative law programming during the spring or summer of 2026. The grant is intended to support a high-quality comparative law event at the selected Member School. Qualifying events can be on any topic relevant to comparative law as an intellectual discipline. They can also be in any format\, including a conference\, a workshop\, a law review symposium or panel\, or a keynote lecture by a prominent comparatist. The selected Member School is expected to list the ASCL as a co-sponsor on all program advertising and marketing\, and to provide the ASCL with a short post-event blog post for potential publication on the ASCL website. \nWe regret that tax and administrative issues mean that this funding opportunity is only available to U.S.-based Member Schools. \nMember Schools that wish to apply for Sponsored Event Program funding should send a short (roughly 250-word) proposal to the ASCL’s Program Committee Chair\, Professor Jason Yackee (jyackee@wisc.edu)\, no later than January 20\, 2026.Member Schools should submit no more than one proposal per school. Final decisions will be communicated by February 1\, 2026. \nProposals should adequately describe the proposed event (i.e. topic\, format\, proposed speakers\, audience\, timing\, chief organizer/sponsor) and provide a brief indication of how ASCL funding will help to contribute to the program’s success. Given the timing of this Call and our interest in funding programming that will take place during the spring or summer of 2026\, we are—in extraordinary cases—willing to consider funding qualifying events that Member Schools have already planned and scheduled. In that case\, we hope that ASCL funding will allow the Member School to improve the quality or scope of the planned event. \nThank you for your interest in this funding opportunity\, and for your support of the Society.
URL:https://pil.law.harvard.edu/event/call-for-proposals-2026-sponsored-event-program-american-society-of-comparative-law-january-20-2026/
CATEGORIES:Due dates,Opportunities
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SUMMARY:Call for applications: Lilly Scholar in Residence Short-term Fellowship for Technology & African and Middle Eastern Religious Cultures\, Library of Congress\, January 9\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:  \nPraying in a Machine World: Technology & African and Middle Eastern Religious Cultures – Lilly Scholar in Residence Short-term Fellowship \nApply here \nThe African and Middle Eastern Division (AMED) of the Library of Congress invites applications for short-term fellowships on the theme of religious culture and technology\, defined in its broadest sense from stone tools to AI. Projects must relate primarily to the Library’s African\, Middle Eastern\, Hebraic and Central Asian Collections. \nDeadline : before Midnight (EST) on January 9\, 2026.  \nWho should apply: Emerging Scholar applicants can be up to seven years beyond their doctoral or equivalent degree. Senior Scholar applicants must have held a doctoral or equivalent degree for at least seven years and have a strong record of publication.  \nEligibility: Fellowships will be offered to Applicants who are not U.S. residents but who otherwise meet the above academic qualifications may also apply and be considered for a fellowship\, contingent upon the applicant’s visa eligibility (refer to the fellowship link for more information) \nAward amounts: Senior scholars are eligible for a stipend of $4\,000 for a minimum residency of two weeks. Emerging postdoctoral scholars are eligible for a stipend of $7\,000 for a minimum residency of one month. \nDuration: There is no limitation regarding the time period covered. All appointments must start between June and December 2026\, with a preference for summer 2026.
URL:https://pil.law.harvard.edu/event/call-for-applications-lilly-scholar-in-residence-short-term-fellowship-for-technology-african-and-middle-eastern-religious-cultures-library-of-congress-january-9-2026/
CATEGORIES:Due dates,Fellowships,Opportunities
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SUMMARY:Call for Submissions: Journal of Legal Research & Analysis\, Volume 3\, Issue 2\, December 29\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:  \nAbout the Journal: Legal Research & Analysis (DOI Prefix: 10.69971; ISSN: 3007-6455 (Online)\, 3007-6447 (Print) publishes research papers\, review papers\, case comments and books reviews related to all aspects of laws including but not limited to legal issues\, legal systems\, and the legal profession. Legal Research & Analysis is a multidimensional legal research journal\, seeking scholarly work on any topic of theoretical\, interdisciplinary\, comparative\, and other conceptually oriented inquiries into law and law reforms. Legal Research & Analysis particularly publishes articles that study law from such perspectives as legal philosophy\, law and economics\, legal history\, criminology\, law and literature\, and feminist analysis. Legal Research & Analysis is a refereed journal\, and all published articles are peer-reviewed. \nWho can Submit?: Academicians/practitioners. \nThemes: All studies having law as a major component. \nSubmission Guidelines \nManuscripts on any topic of contemporary legal relevance meeting the below-mentioned criteria: \n\nArticles: 4\,000-10\,000 words\nCase Notes: 2\,000-5\,000 words\nBook Reviews: 1\,000-3\,000 words\n\nThe word limit is exclusive of the abstract and the footnotes. \nSubmission Guidelines \nAuthors are requested to strictly adhere to the Submission Guidelines. \nAll the submissions must comply with our Copyright and Open Access Policy. Manuscripts not in conformity with the Submission Guidelines may be rejected at the sole discretion of the Editorial Board. \nThe Editorial Board reserves the right to send the manuscripts back to the authors for any modification(s) at any stage\, in the event of non-conformity with any of the submission guidelines. \nThe Editorial Board may\, in its absolute discretion\, waive any of the above rules or amend the process. \nHow to Submit?: All the submissions are to be made only through online portal on or before 23:59 hours on December 29\, 2025. \nContact Email Id: ahirzia@gmail.com \n 
URL:https://pil.law.harvard.edu/event/call-for-submissions-journal-of-legal-research-analysis-volume-3-issue-2-december-29-2025/
CATEGORIES:Call for papers,Due dates,Opportunities
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SUMMARY:Call for Submissions: Journal of Trends in Intellectual Property Research\, Volume 3\, Issue 2\, December 29\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:About the Journal: Trends in Intellectual Property Research (DOI: 69971; ISSN: 3007-8539 (Online)\, 3007-8520 (Print) publishes research papers\, review papers\, case comments and books reviews related to all aspects of intellectual property law\, including but not limited to patents\, copyrights\, trademarks\, trade secrets\, industrial design\, layout design of integrated circuit\, unfair competition\, and antitrust. Trends in Intellectual Property Research is a refereed journal\, and all published articles are peer-reviewed. \nWho can Submit?: Academicians/practitioners. \nTheme: Any Article/Manuscript having Intellectual Property Research as a major component. Trends in Intellectual Property Research welcomes contributions from all branches of IP law and competition law\, if the work is relevant\, up to date and original. \nTypes of Submissions Accepted by the Trends in Intellectual Property Research \nManuscripts on any topic of contemporary legal relevance meeting the below-mentioned criteria: \n\nArticles: 4\,000-10\,000 words\nCase Notes: 2\,000-5\,000 words\nBook Reviews: 1\,000-3\,000 words\n\nThe word limit is exclusive of the abstract and the footnotes. \nSubmission Guidelines \nAuthors are requested to strictly adhere to the Submission Guidelines. \nAll the submissions must comply with our Copyright and Open Access Policy. Manuscripts not in conformity with the Submission Guidelines may be rejected at the sole discretion of the Editorial Board. \nThe Editorial Board reserves the right to send the manuscripts back to the authors for any modification(s) at any stage\, in the event of non-conformity with any of the submission guidelines. \nThe Editorial Board may\, in its absolute discretion\, waive any of the above rules or amend the process. \nHow to Submit? \nAll the submissions are to be made only through online portal on or before 23:59 hours on December 29\, 2025. \nContact Email Id: ahirzia@gmail.com \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://pil.law.harvard.edu/event/call-for-submissions-journal-of-trends-in-intellectual-property-research-volume-3-issue-2-december-29-2025/
CATEGORIES:Call for papers,Due dates,Opportunities
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SUMMARY:Call for Applications: Berkman Klein Center Fellowship 2026 and 2026–2027\, December 5\, 2025 @11:59 pm
DESCRIPTION:The Berkman Klein Center for Internet & Society at Harvard University is now accepting fellowship applications! \nApplications are now open for scholars and practitioners who wish to hold a fellowship with the Berkman Klein Center (BKC). We seek candidates who will propose and lead independent research initiatives aligned with BKC’s interdisciplinary AI research agenda. \nFellows appointed through this call will bring enthusiasm for working in interdisciplinary and intersectoral environments; fluency in communicating and translating between technical and non-technical stakeholders and audiences; excitement about working with and mentoring students; and a shared commitment to BKC’s public interest mission and to open-source\, accessible AI research. \nWe strongly encourage fellows to be in residence in Cambridge\, MA\, although non-resident fellowships will be considered on a case-by-case basis. \nWe welcome applications for two distinct appointment periods: \n\nJanuary-August 2026\n2026-2027 Academic Year (September 2026 – August 2027)\n\nMore information about our call for applications is detailed below. \nApplications will be accepted until Friday\, December 5\, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. ET.  \nPlease see additional application instruction information. \n\nAbout the BKC Fellowship Program\nSince its founding in 1996\, BKC has taken a unique approach to developing and delivering innovation in modes beyond the confines of a traditional university. This is due in large part to the unusual model the center has adopted and honed for fellowships. While traditional university programs emphasize and rely on academic credentials to identify fellowships\, the BKC Fellowship program considers and values a wide range of experiences\, credentials\, and potential contributions\, with an emphasis on multisectoral candidates and interdisciplinary approaches to research and real-world impact. \n\nResearch Priorities\nFor this fellowship cycle\, the Berkman Klein Center will prioritize research to inform and shape the design\, development\, and governance of AI systems pertaining to the following sets of issues: \nAgentic AI\nThe deployment of agentic AI represents a change in kind: from passive chatbots and assistants to active participants in social\, economic\, and political processes. Unlike chatbots that interact with a human user\, AI agents pursue objectives across time\, modify their environments\, and increasingly interact with other agents – without human mediation. This transition is occurring rapidly and haphazardly\, and three critical gaps define this moment. First\, we lack mechanisms for fine-grained measurement and control of AI agent behavior. Second\, heterogeneous\, ad-hoc\, multi-agent systems will likely produce emergent behaviors we cannot understand\, predict\, or govern. Third\, deployment is outpacing institutional adaptation and governance. We have no frameworks for agent accountability or liability\, no models for AI economic participation\, and no consensus on protections for humans in human-agent interactions. These gaps compound: without measurement\, it is much harder to regulate well; without understanding multi-agent dynamics\, we cannot prevent harms to people and cascading systemic failures; without institutional and governance frameworks\, deployment patterns will entrench before we understand their consequences. \nLanguage Model Interpretability\nLanguage models have remarkable capabilities while remaining fundamentally opaque. We can observe what they do\, but we do not generally know how or why they do it. This represents more than a scientific curiosity; it undermines meaningful oversight and safe deployment in systems increasingly embedded in high-stakes decision-making. We view interpretability as a (socio-)technical and institutional challenge\, and seek to develop new methods to probe model internals while simultaneously building frameworks for interpretability standards and audit requirements that are actionable for researchers\, policymakers\, and users. \nBenchmarking AI Systems Beyond Measures of Intelligence\nAI systems continue to saturate benchmark after benchmark\, but we are left with an unresolved question: are we measuring and controlling what actually matters to us? Measures of “intelligence” are too narrow to answer most of the questions we care about. To move forward\, we must broaden our focus to include the non-intelligence aspects of computational systems\, such as agency\, identity\, loyalty\, metacognition\, theory of mind\, social cognition\, situatedness\, awareness\, and even subjective experience. By developing benchmarks and interventions directed at these non-intelligence dimensions of computational systems\, we aim to provide technologists\, policymakers\, and the general public with the empirical evidence needed to ground their positions and the control mechanisms to effectively and safely govern increasingly capable AI systems. \nAI & the Human Experience\nWe explore how our increased reliance on AI is already changing and could transform core dimensions of being human. We are seeking to understand how AI will impact human relationships and connections\, cognitive capacity and creativity\, spirituality and faith\, and social-emotional development. Our work aims to evaluate the extent of these impacts and to develop concrete legal\, policy\, and other interventions to address them. This work centers on the experience of being a human being—agency\, dignity\, community\, meaning\, and purpose—and develops actionable mechanisms to steer AI in ways that affirm our humanity rather than erode it. \nBridging the AI Triad\nWe are bringing together three foundational but typically siloed communities in AI: accelerationists\, who often view AI as a revolutionary force for human progress; safetyists\, who emphasize its potentially catastrophic or existential risks; and skeptics\, who see AI as an incremental\, over-hyped technology that yet carries dangerous near-term harms. By opening up dialogue among these groups\, we seek to foster understanding\, encourage collaboration\, and lay the groundwork for more thoughtful policy and technical development around AI. \n\nOur Collaborative Approach – Opportunities and Expectations\nThe specific expectations for participants in the fellows program will be unique to each fellow\, with two broad expectations outlined below. \nProducing a Project that Contributes to Public Scholarship:\nFellows will produce at least one significant public output that impacts and/or informs the scholarly\, public\, and/or policy debates in the arenas in which they work and BKC’s research agenda. These outputs could take many forms\, including: \n\nTechnical or design prototypes\nNovel machine learning techniques and algorithms\nOpen-source research tools and datasets that advance the broader AI research community\nPublic writing or audio/visual content\, such as long-form pieces\, op-eds\, blog posts\, policy briefs\, podcasts\, TED-style talks\, or video shorts\nAcademic writing\, such as research papers\, reports\, or white papers\nWorkshops or other convenings organized and led by the fellow with a public output of some kind\n\nEngaging with BKC Community Programming\nFellows will engage with faculty\, staff\, students\, and other members of the BKC and Harvard University communities to learn with and from others and strengthen their own work. BKC’s generous community\, built with intention and care over many years\, is one of the Center’s great assets. Fellows activate this far-reaching network through events\, workshops\, listserv dialogues\, reading groups\, joint projects\, and more. \n\nTime and Location Commitments\nFellowships Between January 2026 – August 2026\nThese fellowships will last a period of up to eight months between January 2026 and August 2026. Specific dates and commitments will be discussed and determined between the fellow and the Berkman Klein Center. \nFellowships in the 2026-2027 Academic Year\nThese fellowships will run from September 1\, 2026 to August 31\, 2027 \nApplicants may opt to be considered for either or both of the time periods. \nBKC strongly encourages fellows to be in residence in Cambridge\, MA for a majority of their appointment\, although non-resident fellowships will be considered on a case-by-case basis.During the time spent in residence\, fellows will be invited to work from the Berkman Klein Center’s offices on the Harvard Law School campus. Fellows are expected to be free of the majority of their regular commitments so that they may fully devote themselves to their fellowship. We recognize that fellows who bring their own funding might have specific commitments due to their external arrangements. \nWho Should Apply?\nThe Berkman Klein Center is a space for both established and rising scholars and practitioners from across disciplines and backgrounds. We seek candidates who have a demonstrated record of contributing to public and scholarly conversations and taking action\, whether in the realm of policy\, technology development\, academia\, and/or civil society. BKC seeks candidates eager to deploy their work in service of understanding and advancing the public interest. \nDisciplines\nOur fellows represent the full range of disciplinary backgrounds\, from technology and industry\, to law and policy\, to the applied and social sciences\, to the arts and humanities. Collectively\, we foster research\, dialogue\, and building that bring many perspectives and methods together to broaden understanding and solve real-world problems. While we welcome experimental and non-traditional research\, candidates should have experience in carrying out the form of work they propose to undertake during their fellowship. We particularly welcome candidates with interdisciplinary backgrounds who blend technical and non-technical expertise. \n\nFor candidates primarily interested in scientific research who wish to propose and lead independent AI research aligned with our research priorities\, we strongly encourage applicants to apply with:\n\nA Ph.D. in Computer Science or related technical field\, or equivalent practical experience\nDemonstrated expertise in Python and modern AI/ML frameworks (e.g.\, PyTorch\, JAX)\nPrimary author publications in peer-reviewed Computer Science conferences or equivalent technical contributions\nAbility to communicate with both technical and non-technical audiences\n\n\nFor candidates primarily interested in research engineering who wish to propose and lead the development of open-source AI research infrastructure\, we strongly encourage applicants to apply with at least three of:\n\nAdvanced degree in Computer Science or related technical field\, or equivalent practical experience\nDemonstrated expertise in Python and modern AI/ML frameworks (e.g.\, PyTorch\, JAX)\nFamiliarity with modern agent frameworks (e.g.\, DSPy) and communication protocols (e.g.\, MCP\, A2A)\nExperience with HPC workload management systems (e.g.\, Slurm) and modern orchestration systems (e.g.\, Kubernetes\, Ray\, Airflow) on local machines and in cloud providers\nHands-on experience with open-weight models and the infrastructure required to train\, evaluate\, and serve them\nTrack record of building reproducible research infrastructure and experiment tracking systems (e.g.\, MLflow)\n\n\n\nAcademics\nWe welcome applications from faculty for whom serving as a professor is their full-time commitment (including assistant\, associate\, and full professors or equivalent roles in countries outside of the U.S.) and post-doctoral scholars who have recently received a doctoral degree or other terminal degree by the start of their appointment. \nPractitioners\nWe welcome applications from practitioners who have built their careers and research outside of academia\, in areas such as industry\, government\, and/or civil society. \nInternational Applicants\nWe work with the Harvard International Office (HIO) to sponsor visa paperwork for our eligible international fellows. An outline of the visa application process and requirements may be found on the HIO website at: http://hio.harvard.edu/scholar-visa-process. \n\nSupport\nStipend\nThe Berkman Klein Center has a limited pool of funding to support fellows\, and funded fellowships\, whether partial or full\, are extremely competitive. Candidates may apply to be considered for fellowship funding from BKC\, or to be considered for a fellowship supported by external funding. \n\nFellowship funding: Candidates taking unpaid leave from their home institutions or who do not have any other outside funding may apply for BKC funding. A fully funded fellow appointed through the open call for applications is eligible to receive a stipend of up to $6\,250 per month\, up to $75\,000 for a 12-month period. Specific stipend arrangements will be determined on a case-by-case basis with selected candidates.\nExternal funding: Candidates on paid sabbatical from their home institution or who are otherwise supported by external funding\, who do not require a stipend from the Berkman Klein Center to support their fellowship.\n\nImportant Notes: \n\nIf one is based in the United States but is not a United States citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident (“green card” holder)\, one’s immigration status must allow for the receipt of a fellow’s stipend.\nFellows may be responsible for tax reporting on their stipends. Please review additional information about stipends issued through Harvard University.\n\nAccess to University Resources\n\nSpace: For their time spent in Cambridge\, fellows will be provided with shared office/work space. We endeavor to provide comfortable and productive spaces for coworking and flexible use by the community.\nLibrary Access: All fellows will be provided with access to Harvard’s extensive libraries and research facilities.\nCampus Resources: Fellows are welcome and encouraged to connect with Harvard University’s research centers\, initiatives\, resource groups\, associations\, organizations\, and specialized offices.\nCourses: Fellows may seek opportunities to audit classes across Harvard University. However\, they must ask for direct permission from the professor of the desired class.\nTeaching at Harvard: Fellows may be able to teach at one of several Harvard schools. This would be determined on a case-by-case basis\, arranged directly by the Fellow in collaboration with the respective schools’ administrations. BKC cannot promise any teaching engagement during the program.\nHealth Insurance: Fellows should review Harvard University Health policy to determine whether they are eligible to purchase health insurance through the university.\n\n\nCommunity Principles\, Policies\, and Resources\nThe Berkman Klein Center community\, and how we interact with one another\, is governed by norms and policies developed and maintained by Harvard University and Harvard Law School. The Center maintains a page to highlight community principles\, policies\, and resources\, as well as other applicable policies and resources for accessing additional University support. \nNotice of Nondiscrimination\nHarvard University and Harvard Law School do not discriminate against any person on the basis of age\, race\, color\, national origin\, sex (including gender identity and gender expression\, as well as pregnancy)\, genetic information\, ancestry\, religion\, caste\, creed\, veteran status\, disability\, military service\, sexual orientation or political beliefs in admission to\, access to\, treatment in\, or employment in its programs and activities. \n\nApplication\nApplications will be accepted until Friday\, December 5\, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. ET. \nIn addition to a short personal and work-related questionnaire\, applicants will be required to upload the following documents. Please consider this information carefully and ensure your attachments meet these requirements: \n\nCV\n1-2 page cover letter: Please briefly tell us about your background\, motivations\, and goals. Why is the Berkman Klein Center the right place for you to do this work? What skills\, expertise\, connections\, and insights will you contribute to the Center’s activities and community? How will the opportunity to engage colleagues from different backgrounds stimulate and accelerate your work? If applicable\, kindly alert us to any relevant deadlines at your home institution that might affect your ability to accept a fellowship appointment.\n2-3 page project proposal: What is the research you propose to conduct during a fellowship year? Please describe the problems you are trying to solve\, the methods that inform your research\, and the intended audiences for your outputs. As you are able\, please describe how it aligns with one or more of the Center’s research priorities.\nA PDF of 1-3 work samples: Ideally\, these should connect to the project proposal in some way or help to demonstrate the feasibility of the project proposal. Please submit these samples as one combined PDF. Do not include more than three samples; we will only review the first three samples.\nThe name and contact information for two professional references:  If considered as a fellowship finalist\, we may contact references to receive letters of recommendation or to conduct reference calls.\n\nPlease note that all uploads need to be PDFs. Individual files must not exceed 5 MBs. \nApplicants will be asked respond to the following\, in addition to name and general contact info:\n\nPlease briefly describe your fellowship proposal in 1-2 sentences\nFor which of the offered time periods would you like to be considered for a fellowship?\n\nBetween January 2026 – August 2026\nSeptember 2026 – August 2027\nI would like to be considered for both opportunities\n\n\nIf applying for a fellowship between January 2026 – August 2026\, what is the time period between those dates that you seek for a fellowship?\nWhich one of the following BKC research priorities is closest to your proposed work?\n\nAgentic AI\nLanguage Model Interpretability\nBenchmarking AI Systems Beyond Measures of Intelligence\nAI & the Human Experience\nBridging the AI Triad\n\n\nIs your fellowship proposal focused on technical scientific research and/or research engineering\, or focused on non-technical research?\n\nTechnical scientific research/research engineering\nNon-technical research\nBoth\n\n\nWhat is your primary discipline? If you have two\, there is a second question below to indicate the second discipline.\n\nIf you have one\, what is your additional primary discipline?\n\n\nIn what sector do you primarily work?\nCurrent home institution\nCurrent title\nWhich fellowship stipend pathway are you applying for?\n\nFellowship funding\, up to $75\,000\nExternal funding\n\n\nIf you are applying to be considered for fellowship funding from the Berkman Klein Center\, what is the amount of funding you seek?\nN/A – I am applying to be externally funded\n$0 – 25\,000\n$25\,001 – $50\,000\n$50\,001 – $75\,000\nIf you are requesting fellowship funding from the Berkman Klein Center\, is your ability to accept a fellowship contingent on the receipt of these requested funds?\n\nN/A – I am applying to be externally funded\nYes\nNo\n\n\nBKC strongly encourages fellows to be in residence in Cambridge\, MA for a majority of their appointment\, although non-resident fellowships will be considered on a case-by-case basis.  If selected as a fellow\, would you plan to live in the Greater Cambridge area and work from the Berkman Klein Center offices?\n\nYes\, for all of the fellowship\nYes\, for some of the fellowship\nNo\, I plan to live elsewhere but would plan to make a number of visits to Cambridge during the fellowship\nNo\, I would plan to live elsewhere and would not plan to visit Cambridge during the fellowship\n\n\nHave you ever held an appointment at the Berkman Klein Center before? If yes\, please share the program name(s) and date(s) here\nDo you know or have you engaged with people who are part of the BKC community (Faculty\, Staff\, current affiliates or fellows)?\nFirst reference: First and last name\n\nFirst reference: Title\nFirst reference: Organization\nFirst reference: Email and/or phone number\nFirst reference: Relationship to you\n\n\nSecond reference: First and last name\n\nSecond reference: Title\nSecond reference: Organization\nSecond reference: Email and/or phone number\nSecond reference: Relationship to you\n\n\nIs there any additional information you’d like to share with us?
URL:https://pil.law.harvard.edu/event/call-for-applications-berkman-klein-center-fellowship-2026-and-2026-2027-december-5-2025-1159-pm/
CATEGORIES:Due dates,Fellowships,Opportunities
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SUMMARY:Position Opening: Tenure-track/tenured open-rank faculty appointments in Legal Studies\, NYU Abu Dhabi\, December 1\, 2025 @11:59pm
DESCRIPTION:Description\n\n\nNYU Abu Dhabi invites applications for tenure-track/tenured open-rank faculty appointments in Legal Studies. The position is in principle available from August 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter. \nWe will consider applicants from legal scholars with an active research agenda in all areas of law. We are especially interested in those whose research and teaching include international and comparative dimensions\, as well as private law. \nThe program in Legal Studies was established as an interdisciplinary program at NYU Abu Dhabi in 2018. It is situated within the Social Sciences and the Arts and Humanities. The Program offers teaching towards the BA with a major or a minor in Legal Studies. The Program teaches courses mainly in the common law\, but provides many opportunities to study civil law. \nThe major in legal studies provides for the academic study of the law in the context of a liberal arts education. We approach questions of legal doctrine against the background of broader questions of human experience. What is justice? What is Law? How is it organized? Who and what constitutes the arbiter of justice? What are the effects of historical\, cultural\, religious\, and national settings on law and justice? What are the legal issues raised by global concerns such as those about the environment\, technology\, and trade? Our students combine the study of law with the study of the core curriculum but also with many optional courses they take in the humanities and the social sciences. \nAbout NYU Abu Dhabi\nhttps://nyuad.nyu.edu/en/ \nNYU Abu Dhabi is the first comprehensive liberal arts and research campus in the Middle East to be operated abroad by a major American research university. Times Higher Education ranks NYU among the top 30 universities in the world\, making NYU Abu Dhabi the highest-ranked university in the UAE and MENA region. NYU Abu Dhabi has integrated a highly selective undergraduate curriculum across the disciplines with a world center for advanced research and scholarship. The university enables its students in the sciences\, engineering\, social sciences\, humanities\, and arts to succeed in an increasingly interdependent world and advance cooperation and progress on humanity’s shared challenges. NYU Abu Dhabi’s high-achieving students have come from over 120 countries and speak over 100 languages. Together\, NYU’s campuses in New York\, Abu Dhabi\, and Shanghai form the backbone of a unique global university\, giving faculty and students opportunities to experience varied learning environments and immersion in other cultures at one or more of the numerous study-abroad sites NYU maintains on six continents. \nNYUAD is committed to upholding a culture of non-discrimination\, anti-harassment\, dignity\, and mutual respect; providing equal access and opportunity; and fostering academic excellence in learning\, research\, and teaching. \nStudents are drawn from among the world’s best. They are bright\, intellectually passionate\, and committed to building a campus environment anchored in mutual respect\, understanding\, and care. The NYUAD undergraduate student body has garnered an impressive record of scholarships\, graduate-school admissions\, and other global honors. Graduate education is an area of growth for the University; the current graduate student population of over 100 students is expected to expand in the next decade as doctoral programs are developed. \nWorking for NYUAD\n\nAt NYUAD\, we recognize that Abu Dhabi is more than where you work; it’s your home. In order for faculty/academic staff to thrive\, we offer a comprehensive benefits package. This starts with a generous relocation allowance; educational assistance for your dependents; access to health and wellness services; and more. NYUAD is committed to faculty/academic staff success throughout the academic trajectory\, providing support for ambitious and world-class research projects and innovative\, interactive teaching approaches. Support for dual-career families is a priority. Visit our website for more information on benefits for you and your dependents. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nQualifications\n\n\nApplicants must have a doctorate or equivalent degree in law or cognate fields (which includes a Juris Doctor taken in the United States and other jurisdictions that follow that model of legal education)\, and they must have – or have the potential to develop – a strong record of scholarship. Applicants for the Associate Professor or the Professor title\, must have an established and internationally recognized record of research publications. A clear commitment to undergraduate teaching is also essential. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nApplication Instructions\n\n\nTo apply for this position\, please submit the following items: \n\nCover Letter\nCV\nStatement of Teaching Interests\nRecent Teaching Evaluations (if available)\nStatement of Research Plans\nUp to 5 representative publications or other writing samples\nNames and contact information of 3 references for recommendation letters to be solicited at a later stage of the search process. Do not include the letters in the uploaded documents. Senior candidates may choose to delay submitting referee details until shortlisted.\n\nWe will review applications beginning December 2\, 2025. Shortlisted applicants will be invited for interviews at our campus at NYU Abu Dhabi. We anticipate that successful candidates can start the appointment and relocate to Abu Dhabi in the academic year 2026-2027\, subject to budget approval. \nNYUAD is an equal-opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and seek individuals who will contribute to the excellence and vibrancy of our academic community. \nApplications are welcome from all qualified candidates. In line with UAE regulations\, Emirati candidates are encouraged to apply. \nFor questions about this position\, please email nyuad.academicrecruitment@nyu.edu. \nJoin NYU Abu Dhabi\, an exceptional place for exceptional people. \nNYUAD values belonging and respect; such principles are fundamental to the university’s commitment to excellence. NYUAD is an equal-opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and seek individuals who will contribute to our vibrant\, multidisciplinary research and teaching community. Multidisciplinary research and exceptional teaching in a global campus community are hallmarks of the University’s mission. \n@WorkAtNYUAD\n#nyuadfacultycareers
URL:https://pil.law.harvard.edu/event/position-opening-tenure-track-tenured-open-rank-faculty-appointments-in-legal-studies-nyu-abu-dhabi-december-1-2025-1159pm/
CATEGORIES:Applications,Due dates,Opportunities
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SUMMARY:Call for Applications: The Abdallah S. Kamel Center at the Yale Law School for the Study of Islamic Law and Civilization 2026-2027 Research fellowship\, November 30\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:The Abdallah S. Kamel Center at the Yale Law School for the Study of Islamic Law and Civilization will be accepting applications for its 2026-2027 research fellowships from November 1 until November 30\, 2025. The fellowships are meant to afford promising scholars time to make significant progress on their writing and research agenda in subjects related\, however loosely\, to Islamic law and civilization while contributing to the intellectual life of the Law School and Yale University more broadly. \nThe Abdallah S. Kamel Center seeks scholars from diverse backgrounds and academic disciplines who have completed or are near completion of an advanced degree (e.g.\, Ph.D.\, J.S.D.\, D.Phil.) and whose work engages with the intellectual and social history of Islam\, Islamic legal and political theory\, or law in contemporary Muslim societies. Scholars working or studying abroad are welcome to apply\, although the offer is contingent upon the ability of non-US citizen applicants to obtain the necessary immigration visa. The one-year residence research fellowships carry a stipend in the range of USD $52\,000 to $67\,000 commensurate with education and experience. Some support is available for fellows relocating to New Haven from abroad and some funding is available for research support (generally trips for archival work or conferences). Such requests are considered on a case-by-case basis. \nWhile fellows will devote the majority of their time to their own research\, they are expected to participate in all the activities of the Abdallah S. Kamel Center\, occasionally assist with the administration of these activities\, and to the extent possible avail themselves of the Law School’s various workshops and course offerings. Fellows will also be encouraged to build relationships among colleagues in other departments of the University. For these reasons\, while some exceptions might be made for certain conferences or fieldwork\, the fellows are expected to be present at the law school when classes are in session. \nTo apply\, please submit the following materials by email to kamel.center@yale.edu by November 30\, 2025: \n1)    A statement of interest (of no more than 1000 words) describing the applicant’s relevant experience\, interest in the Kamel Center\, and research proposal for the duration of the fellowship;\n2)    a current resume or CV;\n3)    relevant law school or graduate school transcripts; and\n4)    two letters of recommendation to be sent by the recommenders directly to kamel.center@yale.edu.\n5)    Please also note that non-native speakers of English must provide proof of proficiency (e.g.\, a recent TOEFL score of over 100 or an advanced degree from an English-speaking university). \nFor any questions about the application process\, please contact bradley.hayes@yale.edu. \nDecisions will be made by January 31\, 2026.
URL:https://pil.law.harvard.edu/event/call-for-applications-the-abdallah-s-kamel-center-at-the-yale-law-school-for-the-study-of-islamic-law-and-civilization-2026-2027-research-fellowship-november-30-2025/
CATEGORIES:Due dates,Fellowships,Opportunities
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SUMMARY:Position Opening: 4-year postdoc\, Centre for Near and Middle Eastern Studies\, University of Marburg\, November 30\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:At the Centre for Near and Middle Eastern Studies\, Department of Islamic Studies\, University of Marburg\, a full-time postdoc position\nin research and teaching is to be filled for a fixed term of four years starting on 1 March 2026\, with the option of extension for a further two years after successful evaluation. \nPlease apply by 30 November 2025 via the application link here.\n\nThe expertise of the applicant should lay in the History of the Eastern Mediterranean since the advent of Islam\, with a stress on the  medieval period. Language requirements are English\, Arabic and Basic German. \n  \n 
URL:https://pil.law.harvard.edu/event/position-opening-4-year-postdoc-centre-for-near-and-middle-eastern-studies-university-of-marburg-november-30-2025/
CATEGORIES:Due dates,Opportunities
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SUMMARY:Call for Papers: International Conference “Poetry and Knowledge\,” University of Münster\, November 20-22\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:From the organizers: \nIn premodern Islamic societies\, poetry was one of the central literary forms for transmitting and disseminating knowledge. Poetry can be found in almost all fields of knowledge\, from Qurʾanic sciences\, jurisprudence\, grammar\, rhetoric\, and theology to algebra\, alchemy\, astronomy\, astrology\, agriculture\, cooking\, history\, geography\, logic\, and many other fields of knowledge. Thousands of copies of famous poems in Arabic that served or were used to impart knowledge can be found in libraries around the world. Only a few of these poems have been studied in detail; many more are completely unknown to us today. \nDespite the very limited research\, a number of general assumptions have been made about the poems regularly referred to today as “didactic poems”: They are often written in rajaz meter\, have a clear purpose of imparting a fixed body of knowledge\, are aimed at facilitating memorization\, and have little to no literary merit. Some scholars suggest that a reduced literary quality may have been deliberately chosen in order to focus on content. Some include a wide thematic range of poetry (Khulūṣī 1990)\, while others advocate a narrow definition and strive to distinguish between “didactic” and “true” poetry (van Gelder 1995\, 2007\, 2011). Previous research has therefore focused primarily on the formal and genre-related aspects of poetry\, which conveys primarily non-literary knowledge. Less attention has been paid to the processes by which knowledge is produced\, transmitted\, and disseminated in poetry. \nThis is the starting point of our conference: We aim to explore the diverse strategies used to produce\, convey\, and disseminate knowledge through poetry. This may include\, for example\, the composition and structure of the poem\, the choice of meter\, stylistic devices\, sonic and performative aspects\, and the use of a specific technical lexicon. We hope this shift in perspective will allow us to move beyond viewing such poems as “poetry without literary pretensions” and instead enable a comprehensive analysis of their stylistic\, structural\, and functional features. \nHence\, we would like to discuss the following topics and questions: \n\nKnowledge transmission: What kinds of knowledge are transmitted in poetic form\, and what strategies do authors use to structure and convey this knowledge?\nBodies of knowledge: How\, if at all\, does the knowledge to be conveyed change through its transformation into poetry? What is the relationship between the transformation of prose into poetry and the body of knowledge?\nAuthors and contexts: Who writes these poems\, for whom are they intended\, and in what contexts are they written\, read\, recited\, or commented upon?\nFormal and stylistic aspects: How are these poems structured\, what meters\, stylistic devices\, and sonic elements are used? What is the role of performance and reception? How do emotions relate to the rationality of knowledge?\nFunction and purpose: What are the functions of these poems? How do we know that their purpose is to impart knowledge\, and what other purposes might they serve?\nTheoretical reflection: What ideas about the function and effect of poetry in the transmission of knowledge can be derived from the texts themselves or from accompanying sources?\n\nWe invite contributions that deal with any kind of poetry that serves to impart knowledge or has been used as a source for the extraction of knowledge\, and we understand knowledge in its broadest sense. \nWe aim to select contributions on poetry from a wide range of disciplines. The selection will be based on a clear reference to one or more of the above topics\, and a precise indication of the fields of knowledge covered and the poems and/or source texts examined. In addition\, other aspects may be addressed if they seem relevant to the theme of the conference. The participants will be invited to contribute to an edited volume. \nLimited funding is available to cover accommodation and travel costs. Please indicate if you require such funding when submitting your abstract. \nIf you are interested in participating in the conference\, please send your abstract (max. 500 words) together with a short CV (max. 300 words) as a single file to Natalie Kraneiß (n.kraneiss@uni-muenster.de) by June 1\, 2025. Notification of acceptance will be sent by the end of June 2025. \nDate: \nNovember 20-22\, 2025 \nSubmission deadline:\nJune 1\, 2025 \nVenue:\nUniversity of Münster\nInstitute of Arabic and Islamic Studies\nSchlaunstraße 2\n48143 Münster\, Germany \nOrganization:\nNatalie Kraneiß (n.kraneiss@uni-muenster.de)\nProf. Dr. Syrinx von Hees (syrinx.hees@uni-muenster.de)
URL:https://pil.law.harvard.edu/event/call-for-papers-international-conference-poetry-and-knowledge-university-of-munster-november-20-22-2025/
CATEGORIES:Applications,Call for papers,conferences and workshops,Due dates,Opportunities
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SUMMARY:Call for Papers: ASLH 2025 Annual Meeting\, Detroit\, MI\, November 13-15\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:From ASLH: \n“Call for Papers \nAmerican Society for Legal History 2025 ASLH Annual Meeting (November 13 – 15\, 2025) \nThe Program Committee of the American Society for Legal History invites proposals for the 2025 meeting to be held November 13-15 in Detroit. Panels and papers on any facet or period of legal history from anywhere in the world are welcome. We encourage thematic proposals that transcend traditional periodization and geography. The online portal opens on December 9\, 2024. The deadline for Pre-Conference Symposia proposals is Friday\, February 28\, 2025. The deadline for all other submissions is Tuesday\, March 25\, 2025. All proposals (except pre-conference symposia) must be submitted through this link. \nPanel proposals should include the following: a CV with complete contact information for each person on the panel\, including chairs and commentators; 300-word (maximum) abstracts of individual papers; and a 300-word (maximum) description of the panel. Only complete panel proposals will be considered. \nScholars looking to build a panel may post their potential paper topics here. We encourage individuals to peruse this spreadsheet to identify other scholars with common interests\, beyond their familiar networks. Senior scholars who are willing to chair and/or comment on a panel may register their interest and availability here. All program participants must be current members of the Society by the date of the Annual Meeting. Information on how to build a successful panel can be found here. The Program Committee especially encourages panels that include participants from groups historically under-represented in the organization\, and that include participants who represent a diversity of rank\, experience\, and institutional affiliation. \nIn addition to traditional panels featuring presentations of work in progress\, the Program Committee welcomes other forms of structured presentation for a 90-minute slot\, such as a skills/pedagogical workshop (chair\, 3-4 presenters) or a roundtable format (chair\, 3-5 presenters). \nFollowing last year’s highly successful inaugural session\, this year’s Annual Meeting will also dedicate a session to a presentation and discussion of Digital Legal History projects. Individuals interested in participating in this session should submit a short description of their project (up to 300 words) as well as a CV. As a complement to the session\, there will be a poster display of the accepted projects. Accepted participants in the Digital Legal History session will be asked to submit a poster design to the organizers by early October. Posters will be printed onsite. \nIn addition to the above formats\, this year’s meeting will also consider New Directions panels. The purpose of these panels will be to identify cutting-edge methodological and topical directions in legal history\, to define new subfields\, and/or generate dialogue among scholars whose recent books (published since 2022 or forthcoming) have tackled common historiographic questions. These panels will feature three to five authors of new books organized by theme\, chronology\, methodology and may also include scholars writing review essays of a field\, or others similarly positioned. The session abstract should include the author\, title\, publisher\, and publication date for each proposed book. Please note that the Program Committee will devote only a small number of sessions to this type of panel. The New Directions panels replace the Author-Meets-Readers (AMR) panels which were formerly on the program; AMRs will not be available for the 2025 meeting.” \nFor more details\, please see here.
URL:https://pil.law.harvard.edu/event/call-for-papers-aslh-2025-annual-meeting-detroit-mi-november-13-15-2025/
CATEGORIES:Applications,Call for papers,conferences and workshops,Due dates,Opportunities
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251103
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SUMMARY:Position Opening: Postdoctoral Research Associate\, The Sharmin & Bijan Mossavar-Rahmani Center for Iran and Persian Gulf Studies\, Princeton University\, November 3\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:From the institution: \nThe Sharmin & Bijan Mossavar-Rahmani Center for Iran and Persian Gulf Studies Postdoctoral Research Associate(s) Application Details \nThe Sharmin and Bijan Mossavar-Rahmani Center for Iran and Persian Gulf Studies at Princeton University invites applications for the position(s) of postdoctoral research associate (PDRA) or associate research scholar (ARS) in the relevant fields of Iran and the Persian Gulf in the 19th -21st century. \nAnticipated to start in September 2026\, the position is open to scholars of all academic disciplines in the humanities and social sciences. The Term of Appointment is based on rank: the PDRA position is for one year with the possibility of renewal pending satisfactory performance and continued funding; those hired as an ARS have a three-year appointment. The center promotes interdisciplinary approaches to advancing the study of Iran and the Persian Gulf\, with special attention to the region’s role and significance in the contemporary world. The goal of the program is to support outstanding scholars of Iran and the wider Persianate world at an early stage of their careers and thus to strengthen the field of Iranian and Persian Gulf Studies in the United States and abroad. \nIn addition to their salary\, researchers receive funding (up to $4\,000 per academic year) for research related expenses (books\, conferences\, travel expenses\, etc.). The center provides office space and staff support as well as a taxable moving allowance to help defray domestic or international moving expenses. The work location for this position is in-person on campus at Princeton University. \nThis offer is contingent upon completion of all requirements for the Ph.D.\, received between 2023 and the start date. If you do not have proof of Ph.D. before your start date\, however\, you may be temporarily appointed (for at most one year) as a Senior Research Assistant with a 10% reduction in salary. Upon providing verification that you have completed all requirements for the Ph.D.\, you would then be promoted in rank and salary. Researchers may not pursue another degree while in this appointment\, nor may they hold any other fellowships or visiting positions concurrently. Appointment(s) cannot be deferred to a later term. \nCandidates are required to apply online and submit the following documents: \n(1) cover letter with title and summary of proposed research project (200 words); \n(2) research proposal (max. 1500 words\, exclusive of bibliography)\, including description of project\, bibliography\, timetable\, explicit goals\, and the reason for pursuing at Princeton; \n(3) curriculum vitae and list of publications; \n(4) sample chapter (in English) of dissertation or other recent work; \n(5) contact information for three references. \nDEADLINE: All materials must be received by November 3\, 2025\, 11:59 p.m. EST. Preferred start date is September 1\, 2026. \nPlease visit iran.princeton.edu for further information about the Mossavar-Rahmani Center. View the post on AHIRE to apply. This position is subject to the University’s background check policy. \nPrinceton University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age\, race\, color\, religion\, sex\, sexual orientation\, gender identity or expression\, national origin\, disability status\, protected veteran status\, or any other characteristic protected by law.
URL:https://pil.law.harvard.edu/event/position-opening-postdoctoral-research-associate-the-sharmin-bijan-mossavar-rahmani-center-for-iran-and-persian-gulf-studies-princeton-university-november-3-2025/
CATEGORIES:Due dates,Opportunities
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251101
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SUMMARY:Call for Papers: Faith\, Values\, and the Rule of Law—An Interdisciplinary Conference\, Seton Hall University School of Law\,  November 1\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:From the Organizers: \nThe Program on Faith\, Values\, and the Rule of Law at Seton Hall University School of Law is pleased to announce its inaugural academic conference to occur on February 4–5 at the Law School’s Newark\, New Jersey campus. \nThe American Bar Association defines the “rule of law” as a set of principles under which “no one is above the law\, everyone is treated equally under the law\, everyone is held accountable to the same laws\, there are clear and fair processes for enforcing laws\, there is an independent judiciary\, and human rights are guaranteed for all.” (ABA Rule of Law page.) In the United States and around the world these principles are now under serious threat. \nThe concept of the rule of law is often considered a product of modern liberalism.  Its historical and ethical roots\, however\, run much deeper. The world’s great religious\, theological\, and philosophical traditions have all contributed to the understanding of justice and human dignity that underpins modern rule of law principles. Indeed\, it might be that any meaningful concept of the rule of law finally implicates theistic\, or at least transcendent\, perspectives. \nPerhaps a recovery of these often-buried perspectives is what our present moment of crisis requires. At the same time\, any such recovery must proceed critically\, with proper concern for the ways in which religious traditions have also contributed to systemic injustices\, and with attention to the requirements of peaceable community in a multi-religious world. What can the traditions of various forms of Judaism\, Christianity\, Islam\, Hinduism\, and other religions and philosophies offer in response to global trends towards aggressive nationalism and authoritarianism? How can religious believers promote a rule of law framework when their institutions and communities are being swallowed by distortions and disinformation\, as is the case\, for example\, with American Christian Nationalism? Can religious communities in conflict dialogue fruitfully about rule of law principles? How might theologies and traditions develop when they have been complicit in cycles of oppression and violence? \nWe seek contributions from scholars in law\, theology\, religious studies\, philosophy\, political science\, international affairs\, history\, literature\, ethics\, and related disciplines for a robust conversation on these themes.  We are looking for broad conceptual engagement along with proposals for practical interventions. Contributions relating to legal issues surrounding religious liberty and religious establishment or non-establishment will be considered\, but interpretation of the U.S. Constitution’s religion clauses is not the focus of the conference. \nTo submit an abstract for consideration\, please use this form.  The deadline for consideration is November 1\, 2025. Limited travel funding is available and can be requested through the abstract submission form. There is no publication requirement\, although we may seek a suitable venue for publication of selected papers. If you have any questions\, please contact Brett Canaval\, Administrative Director of the Program on Faith\, Values\, and the Rule of Law\, at brett.canaval@shu.edu. \nAbout the Program on Faith\, Values and the Rule of Law (FVRoL) at\nSeton Hall University Law School \nDo law\, justice and love relate to each other?  What is a good society?  Is there something beyond what we think of as the material world – the gods\, God\, spiritual truths\, transcendent purpose\, the Good – that should shape our understanding and practice of “law?”  How do the laws\, institutions\, norms\, and political discourses of our times – in what philosopher Charles Taylor famously described as a “secular age” – relate to religious histories that are often only dimly remembered in Anglo-American and European contexts?[1]  Is it even possible to speak about the “rule of law” beyond the mere exercise of power? \nThese are pressing questions in a time when it seems basic civility and decency have been abandoned.  But they are not new questions – in fact\, they are as old as humanity itself.  The Program on Faith\, Values\, and the Rule of Law was established to provide a forum for scholars\, students\, faith communities\, and practitioners in law\, ministry\, and policy to discuss these enduring themes. \nFVRoL was founded at Seton Hall University Law School by Prof. David W. Opderbeck in collaboration with Seton Hall University’s Institute of Judaeo-Christian Studies and Center for Catholic Studies.  Trained in both law and theology\, Prof. Opderbeck is author of numerous scholarly articles and three books: Faithful Exchange: The Economy as It’s Meant to Be (Minneapolis: Fortress Press 2025); The End of the Law?  Law\, Theology\, and Neuroscience (Eugene: Wipf & Stock / Cascade 2021); and Law and Theology:  Classic Questions and Contemporary Perspectives (Minneapolis: Fortress Press 2019). \n\n\n\n\n\n[1] Charles Taylor\, A Secular Age (Cambridge: Belknap Press 2018).
URL:https://pil.law.harvard.edu/event/call-for-papers-faith-values-and-the-rule-of-law-an-interdisciplinary-conference-seton-hall-university-school-of-law-november-1-2025/
CATEGORIES:Call for papers,Due dates,Opportunities
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SUMMARY:Call for Papers: American Society for Premodern Asia Annual Meeting\, October 31\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:From the organizers: \n\nThe 236th Meeting of the American Society for Premodern Asia will be held Friday\, April 24\, 2026 through Monday\, April 27\, 2026\, in Los Angeles\, CA USA.  \nMembers of the Society are hereby invited to submit communications to be presented at the 236th Meeting. \nAbstracts of no more than 300 words should cover the following points: (a) the precise topic treated\, (b) your exact contribution to the problem\, (c) its relationship to previous scholarship on the topic\, (d) specific conclusions. Please also keep in mind that abstracts of papers accepted for presentation will appear in the published Abstracts in the way in which they have been submitted. It is impossible for this Office to edit them. Please transliterate non-Latin writing systems. Text submitted in non-Latin writing will be not appear in the printed abstracts. \nSubmission Guidelines (Submit Online or by Email Attachment): \nUpload to the AOS/ASPA site: Expand All Folders to View\, Select the Abstracts of Communications Folder\, and upload to that folder.\nMembers must log-in to see the Abstracts folder. \nAlternatively\, you may submit abstracts by Email Attachment. Use “AOS/ASPA Abstracts” in the subject line. Abstracts must be in Microsoft Word format or .pdf produced from MS Word. Please name your abstract according to following convention: YourLastNameYourFirstInitial.docx\, e.g.\, RodgersJ.docx. You must include the abstract title and your name\, email\, and academic affiliation in the abstract. Abstracts need not be submitted anonymously. \nPlease note that the Program Committee will not accept papers for inclusion on the Program submitted by members who have not paid 2026 membership dues and pre-registration fees in full and who neglect to submit abstracts by the October 31\, 2025\, deadline. \nMembers who submit abstracts of papers will be notified of their inclusion on the Program soon after January 15\, 2026. \nSectional Committee Chairs\, whose names are listed at ASPA Officers should be contacted directly only in the matter of organizing special panels. \nPapers from non-members\, except for those of visiting scholars invited to participate in special panels\, cannot be considered because of the expense the Society bears in running the Annual Meeting. When inviting colleagues and students who are not ASPA members to participate in the program\, please inform them that they should apply for membership and pre-register at the time they submit abstracts. \nPlease respond to the Call for Papers only if you plan to attend the Meeting. Failure to present a paper that has been accepted on the Program creates a very poor impression of the Society and is particularly discourteous to those members who may have travelled great distances just to hear certain communications. \nPresenters are usually allotted 15 minutes to read their papers. Five minutes of discussion following presentation is the convention\, if there is sufficient time. These limits are flexible\, depending on the number of papers and available time.
URL:https://pil.law.harvard.edu/event/call-for-papers-american-society-for-premodern-asia-annual-meeting-october-31-2025/
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