NEAC Distinguished Speakers Bureau: campus visits and public lectures

About this program

The Association for Asian Studies (AAS) and its area councils (NEAC, COC, SAC, EIAC, etc.) offer a portfolio of grants, fellowships, and travel awards to support research, outreach, teaching, and conference participation in Asian studies. Programs include COC Outreach Grants (up to $3,000), NEAC Distinguished Speakers Bureau invitations, SAC and regional conference travel awards, short-term research grants (up to $3,500), EIAC small grants (up to $2,000), and the Gosling‑Lim Postdoctoral Fellowship (US $55,000), among others. Eligibility and award purposes vary by program but generally target faculty, postdoctoral researchers, graduate students, and U.S.-based colleges or universities, with several awards prioritizing early‑career scholars, country- or region-specific research, and institutions without established area programs. Application deadlines and requirements differ by award (annual or rolling); consult the AAS website for program-specific guidelines and application procedures.