EAJS Conference Grant Programme in European Jewish Studies:

Support for EAJS Conferences and Summer / Winter Schools

Programme funded by Rothschild Foundation Hanadiv Europe

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS (2019-2020)

Deadline for applications: 15 April 2019

The European Association for Jewish Studies (EAJS) invites applications to the EAJS Conference Grant Programme in European Jewish Studies for the academic year 2019/20. The purpose of this programme, which is funded by Rothschild Foundation Hanadiv Europe, is twofold: to foster cooperation among scholars involved in Jewish Studies across Europe, and to support early career researchers in this field to develop a professional network.

Grants will be offered for two types of academic events, EAJS Conferences and EAJS Summer (or Winter) Schools. Academic excellence and the impact on network building in Jewish Studies across Europe will be key criteria. International cooperation in the development of proposals is strongly encouraged, as are applications that demonstrate a degree of public or Jewish communal impact. Events need to be held within the Academic Year 2019/20 (i.e. between 1 September 2019 and 31 August 2020).

EAJS Conferences and Summer/Winter Schools may be devoted to any topic of relevance in Jewish Studies, including but not limited to Jewish history, Jewish thought, Jewish languages and literatures, Jewish history of science and knowledge, Jewish material heritage, and Jewish topics in the social and political sciences. Events need to be hosted by an academic institution based in a European country.

In the case of EAJS Conferences, the format can range from discussion-focused one-day workshops to wide-ranging, synoptic conferences. EAJS Summer/Winter Schools need to give a detailed description of how the proposed theme will be translated into both lectures by faculty and active forms of involvement for the non-faculty participants (discussions, group work, presentations).

The EAJS welcomes a reflection on how the proposed theme of the Summer/Winter School as well as the interaction between faculty and participants will enhance international academic cooperation and networking. A Summer/Winter School proposal needs to include a description and a justification of the theme, the faculty involved, and the duration and location of the event. It also needs to offer information about the expected non-faculty participants (e.g. undergraduate/graduate students; postdocs/early-career scholars; general public).

For both formats, the applicant(s) are encouraged to invite participants from across Europe in order to allow for a broad representation of approaches and academic cultures. The EAJS welcomes applications that demonstrate a degree of public or Jewish communal impact. Successful applicants are required to produce a short academic report on the major outcomes of the event which will be posted to the EAJS website. English needs to be one, but not necessarily the only conference language.

Academic associations or networks may apply for grants to cover travel or accommodation expenses for European PhD students or early career researchers participating in their meetings, or to contribute to the expenses for European keynote speakers at events and meetings held in Europe.

Grant Amounts: Proposed budgets will be assessed against the academic excellence and relevance of the application as well as its expected outcomes and outputs. Applicants may request between £1,600 and £8,000. This amount is to cover travel, accommodation and meals during the event. The grant cannot be used for honorariums for speakers, or general administration costs and overheads. If your event budget exceeds the maximum award amount (i.e. £8,000), or includes items that cannot be funded from the EAJS grant (e.g. speaker honorariums), you should specify in the “Budget: additional information” section in the online application form (see below) how the extra amount will be funded.

Applicants are urged to identify and contact the relevant cost centre at their home institution (Department, Faculty, University) in order to avoid complications in the transfer of funds in case of a successful application. Also, they will need to document sufficient institutional support for holding the event and the adequate administration of funds.

Eligibility: Applications are to be submitted by one or more scholars actively involved in Jewish Studies. At least one of the applicants needs to be a Full Member of the European Association for Jewish Studies. Active participants are not required to be members of the EAJS, though the EAJS expects that a significant proportion of the active participants will be involved in academic pursuits at European universities and academic institutions. The academic who will host the event will function as main applicant. They will need to document sufficient institutional support for holding the event and the adequate administration of funds.

Application process: Proposals for EAJS Conferences and Summer/Winter schools need to be submitted including full documentation (i.e. applicant(s) details including a short CV and select bibliography; details of the proposed event, including a description of the theme and rationale, preliminary budget, proposed venue, and in the case of Summer/Winter schools, faculty involved; and details about hosting institution). This should be submitted using an online application form: CGP_application_form

Deadline for applications: 15 April 2019

Enquiries about the programme should be sent to: admin@eurojewishstudies.org