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Join us for Lorenzo Nigro's lecture, "Jericho, the Biblical Bias, and Historically Founded Archaeology" on Nov 11, 2026 at 17:00 IST | 10:00 EST, with a post-lecture reception. For more details: bit.ly/4io42iW
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A reminder that applications are open for 2027–2028 fellowships at the Albright Institute in Jerusalem! Support for doctoral, postdoctoral and senior scholars researching the southern Levant. Apply by December 6, 2026: aiar.org/fellowships
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The U.S. Scholars Fellowship for Yemeni Studies is accepting applications!
Learn more about the program and how to apply here: aiys.org/u-s-scholars-fellow…
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The Department of Antiquities (DoA) has officially handed over the Roman Western Theater in Umm Qais to the American Center of Research (ACOR) for an 18-month conservation project, funded by the U.S. Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP)!
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DID YOU KNOW? 💭
AIIS is offering a mentoring service to junior fellowship applicants who do not have faculty advisors with South Asia expertise at their home institutions.
Reach out at the earliest!
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ANNOUNCING THE AMERICAN CENTER OF RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS, 2027–2028 for undergraduates, graduate students, and postgraduate researchers. DEADLINE: 15 February 2027. Details: acorjordan.org/fellowships-2…
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📣 Will you be at the 54th Annual Conference on South Asia in Madison?
✨ Drop by for a chat with Emily Rook-Koepsel, AIIS Director, and learn more about AIIS initiatives.
📖 We’re especially looking forward to the AIIS Dissertation-to-Book Workshop. Let’s connect at @uwsoasia
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📚 CKS hosted its second 2026 Research Capacity-Building Workshop on October 22, led by Mr. Duong Keo. The session equipped 130+ participants with practical skills in qualitative data analysis and turning interview data into evidence-based research findings.
#CKS
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How did ancient communities navigate the Eastern Desert? 🏜️ Yesterday, Dr. Mohamed Osman explored ancient routes, caravan tracks, and nomadic communities connecting Coptos and Thebes, revealing a landscape shaped by movement and exchange.
🔗 shorturl.at/25b1A
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We had a fantastic #AIIS Dialogues session in South Asian Studies. This month’s virtual event theme was Teaching South Asia.
The full conversation is now available on the AIIS YouTube channel. Stream now! 🎥
youtube.com/watch?v=5Fnv0F0q…
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A dissertation is just the beginning of a bigger story! We’re celebrating the books published by scholars who participated in the AIIS Dissertation to Publication Workshop, a program that supports scholars in transforming their dissertation research into book manuscripts ✨📚
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Join us for the THOMAS W. DAVIS ANNUAL LECTURE: 26 October 2026: "The First Agricultural Communities in the Levant" by Prof. Dr. Ali Sharif Amrir, vice president for scientific research and postgraduate studies at Al Furat University, Syria. acorjordan.org/events/
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Preparing to apply for an AIIS Research Fellowship?
Watch the full recording for valuable insights and practical guidance to help you navigate your fellowship application.
youtu.be/aBpxVQNsii4
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A reminder that applications are open for 2027–2028 fellowships at the Albright Institute in Jerusalem! Support for doctoral, postdoctoral and senior scholars researching the southern Levant. Apply by December 6, 2026: aiar.org/fellowships
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🎙️ New Episode of the #AIIS Podcast, out now!
✨ Tune in for a thoughtful conversation on leadership, scholarship, and the people who make AIIS what it is.
🎧 Listen now!
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Introducing #AIIS Junior Research Fellowship 2026 recipient, Poornima Rajeshwar 🌟 We’re excited to spotlight her research journey ✨📚
Poornima Rajeshwar is a PhD Candidate in the Department of Anthropology at Stanford University.
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Join the second iteration of AILS New Books Zoom Series on 27th October 2026.
Register here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi…
Book title: Shallow Blue Empire: A History of Pearl Diving in the Indian Ocean, 1850-1930 (Harvard University Press, 2026)
Speaker - Tamara Surani Fernando
Session Chair - Jonathan Spencer
#booktalk #LK #history
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Join CKS for a practical workshop on turning interview data into analytical findings, covering transcription, coding, themes, evidence & interpretation. 📅 Oct 22, 2026 | 8:30 AM–12 PM 📷 The Canopy, Raintree + Zoom 📷tinyurl.com/3zkzvb2n
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𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫: 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐨𝐰’𝐬 𝐬𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫.
How have Khmer objects traveled across Southeast Asia and beyond?
09 October 2026
8:30 am–5:15 pm (Cambodia Time)
Public Seminar via Zoom
khmerstudies.org/online-semi…
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The ARCE Student Access Grant is now open! 3 students will receive support to attend the in-person 2027 Annual Meeting, including registration, 4 hotel nights, and up to $500 in travel assistance.
📅 Deadline: Dec. 14, 11:59 PM EST
🔗 shorturl.at/UXMlL
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