We invite proposals for conferences and workshops related to the culture, history, and literature of China, Inner Asia, or greater East Asia before 1500 CE. Proposals are reviewed on a rolling basis and should be submitted at least six months prior to the proposed dates. Selected proposals may receive up to $20,000 in funding for participant travel, transportation, lodging, and meals, based on the organizer’s budgetary needs.
The Elling Eide Center is an ideal venue for conferences, workshops, and other scholarly meetings. Situated on a beautiful 72-acre waterfront preserve, the Center includes a research library, a spacious lecture hall accommodating up to 60 people, smaller meeting rooms for up to 20 people, and indoor and outdoor seating areas suitable for receptions, meals, and breaks. Lodging is available on site free of charge for up to five participants, subject to availability.
Application Guidelines: Please include the following information in a single PDF document. Please submit your application to Nicholas Constantino (Director of Research and Programs) – nconstantino@ellingoeide.org.
Organizer’s Details: name, position, organization, contact information, and CV
Participants’ Details: names, institutions, and topics of presentations or titles of papers
Conference or Workshop Details: title, proposed start/end dates (provide one alternate), format, and schedule of presentations
Conference or Workshop Objectives (no more than 400 words)
If applying for funding, please provide an itemized budget estimate (travel, local transportation, lodging, and meals).
For further information, please contact:
Nicholas Constantino (Director of Research and Programs) – nconstantino@ellingoeide.org.
For a list of previous and upcoming professional meetings, please see our Conferences and Workshop Schedules page on our website.