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Application Procedures for Freeman Asia Faculty Fellowships

Application Deadline is Thursday, February 16, 2006.

A grant from the Freeman Foundation has made available funds to support faculty research and course development that focuses on East and Southeast Asia.

We encourage submissions by both those who have established research or academic links in East and Southeast Asia and those for whom such work would be new. One of the purposes of the program is to build and strengthen ties between Bowdoin and institutions located in these areas. Preference will be given to those projects that are likely to contribute in some way to the College's Asian Studies curriculum.

A variety of types of projects are eligible for funding, including, but not limited to:
· short-term research trips meant to enhance or expand research or intended as the beginning of a future research project.
· trips for the purpose of developing new-or enhancing already existing-courses with a significant proportion of content focused on Asia.
· participation at an academic conference held in Asia.
· participation in an already existing program specifically designed to enhance teaching about Asia, such as one of those sponsored by AsiaNetwork or the National Endowment for the Humanities.

Evaluation will be based on the coherence of the proposal, the quality of the proposed project, and its potential contribution to Bowdoin and its constituents. The evaluation committee will consist of the Dean for Academic Affairs and three Bowdoin faculty, chosen for their background in and knowledge of Asia.

The maximum grant amount is $6,000. In unusual circumstances, such as a lengthier stay or more expensive destination, requests for larger amounts will be considered.

A complete application should include:

1 . Title of project.

2. A narrative description (of no more than five pages single-spaced) in which the applicant makes clear in language that is accessible to non-specialist colleagues the following:

a. The basic ideas, problems, works, or questions the study will examine, and the steps to accomplish this goal.
b. The significance of the project to the applicant's research and/or teaching program.
c. A clear statement of anticipated outcome. This should include the potential contributions to the college in its efforts to expand the study of Asia. If the project is research oriented, the description of the outcome should include the expected contribution to the applicant's development as a scholar. If the project will be directed toward course development, a statement should be included describing the courses to be enriched or developed and the process by which this would be accomplished, the place of these courses in the existing curriculum, and when they would be offered.

3. A budget, as detailed as possible.

4. A current curriculum vitae.

Some Asian countries require permission or documentation from foreigners before granting visas. Applicants should be sure to take note of such requirements in advance of their planned trip. Grantees will be expected to write a 1 - 3 page report that will be circulated and used in the college's annual report to the Freeman Foundation.

We hope that the Freeman initiative will help broaden interest in teaching and research about Asia among members of the faculty-both those who already have experience in the study of Asia and those for whom it would be a new direction. Any of the members of the Asian Studies group would be happy to be consulted if you have questions.

The deadline for applications is Thursday, February 16, 2006. One original and five copies of the proposal should be submitted to the Office of the Dean of Student Affairs by 4 p.m. on this date.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Laura Lee, Freeman Grant Coordinator / International Student Advisor (x7026, llee@bowdoin.edu).