{"id":8888,"date":"2017-06-25T23:47:27","date_gmt":"2017-06-26T03:47:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/asian\/?page_id=8888"},"modified":"2026-02-02T15:59:55","modified_gmt":"2026-02-02T20:59:55","slug":"current-news","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/asian\/calendar\/current-news\/","title":{"rendered":"Community News & Opportunities"},"content":{"rendered":"
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    Opportunities\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

    Ministry of Education,\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>Republic of China (Taiwan)
    \n<\/strong><\/span>Education Division, TECO-Boston<\/a>
    \n2026 Huayu Enrichment Scholarship (HES)
    \nApplication Period: February 1 – March 31, 2026<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

    \u00a0The Ministry of Education (MOE) in the Republic of China (Taiwan) established the Huayu Enrichment Scholarship (HES) program to encourage international students (except Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macao SAR students) to undertake Mandarin language courses in the Republic of China (Taiwan), to provide opportunities to increase understanding of Taiwanese culture and society, and to promote mutual understanding and interactions between Taiwan and the international community.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    The scholarship application and selection procedures will be conducted by the Education Division, Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Boston (TECO-Boston), the branch office of the MOE in the New England region including Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    Please read this document for more information.<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n

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    R.O.C.\u00a0Ministry of Education (MOE), Republic of China (Taiwan)
    \nTaiwan Scholarship Program
    \n<\/strong><\/span>Application Period: February 1 – March 31, 2026<\/span><\/strong><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

    The Ministry of Education (MOE), Republic of China (Taiwan), established the Taiwan Scholarship Program to encourage outstanding international students (excluding students from Mainland China, Hong Kong and Macau SAR) to undertake degree studies in Taiwan so as to familiarize themselves with the academic environment in Taiwan and promote communication, understanding and friendship between Taiwan and countries around the world. Scholarship application and selection procedures will be conducted by the Education Division, Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Boston (TECO-Boston), the branch office of the MOE in the New England region including: Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont.<\/span>
    \n    Please read this document for more information.
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    \n<\/strong><\/a>Please\u00a0join the MOE for an information session on the above opportunities on
    \nFebruary 6, 2026, 6 PM (CST).<\/span><\/strong><\/em>
    \n    Please register here.<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n

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    Prof. Keith Vincent’s Digital Humanities Work\u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>\n

    Professor J. Keith Vincent<\/a>, Associate Professor of Japanese & Comparative Literature at the Department of World Languages and Literatures, was featured in The Brink: Pioneering Research from Boston University<\/a> for his digital humanities work. Prof. Vincent initiated and led the creation of<\/span> Genjipoems.org<\/a>, a database of Murasaki Shikibu\u2019s\u00a0<\/span>The Tale of Genji\u00a0<\/em>poems.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    Congratulations, Prof. Vincent!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    You may read the article<\/span> here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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    Opportunities<\/span><\/h3>\n

    <\/a>Southeast Asian Flagship Languages Initiative (SEAFLI)<\/strong><\/h4>\n

    (From https:\/\/www.borenawards.org\/initiatives#SEAFLI<\/a>)<\/p>\n

    SEAFLI offers Boren Scholars and Fellows [see Boren Awards]<\/a> the opportunity for intensive study of either Indonesian (Bahasa Indonesia), Thai,\u00a0<\/span>or<\/u>\u00a0Vietnamese through a combination of domestic and overseas programs.\u00a0As noted above,\u00a0<\/span>participation in the entire summer\u00a0<\/span>and<\/u>\u00a0<\/span>fall programs is required for all SEAFLI participants<\/strong>. Applicants who wish to combine language study with other pursuits, especially\u00a0<\/span>Boren Fellows<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>seeking to\u00a0<\/span>conduct research<\/a>, during that period are encouraged to\u00a0<\/span>identify\/design their own programs<\/a>.<\/p>\n

    The domestic summer portion of SEAFLI is hosted by the University of Wisconsin in Madison. Applicants are encouraged to visit\u00a0https:\/\/seafli.wisc.edu\/<\/a>\u00a0and to contact 608-265-9582 or\u00a0seafli@lpo.wisc.edu<\/a><\/p>\n

    The overseas fall portion of SEAFLI can be found at\u00a0<\/span>https:\/\/seafli.wisc.edu\/fall-abroad-program-indonesia\/<\/a>.\u00a0 Applicants are encouraged to\u00a0contact 608-265-9582 or\u00a0seafli@lpo.wisc.edu<\/a>\u00a0<\/span>if they have additional questions.<\/p>\n

    <\/a>SEAFLI – Indonesian in Indonesia<\/h4>\n

    Language:\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>Instruction in Indonesian for all levels<\/p>\n

    Domestic Program Destination:<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>University of Wisconsin in Madison, WI
    \nDomestic Program Start & End Dates:\u00a0<\/strong>June 15 – August 7, 2026
    \nOverseas Program Destination:<\/strong>\u00a0The State University of Malang (Universiti Negeri Malang) in Malang, Indonesia
    \nOverseas Program Start & End Dates:\u00a0<\/strong>August 20 to December 5, 2026\u00a0<\/span>or<\/u>\u00a0<\/span>end date of self-identified program if extending into the spring<\/p>\n

    Summer costs covered by the Boren Awards include tuition, language partners, books and materials, excursions, housing, meals, and a set stipend towards round trip travel costs. Fall overseas costs include those same expenses as well as visa or residency permit costs, roundtrip FAA compliant airfare, homestay costs, and overseas health insurance.<\/p>\n

    Please note that\u00a0certain costs are\u00a0not<\/u>\u00a0eligible to be covered<\/strong>\u00a0by the Boren Awards: passport fees; vaccinations and medical expenses; expenses related to dependents;\u00a0and personal travel and entertainment expenses.\u00a0Boren will not cover personal domestic expenses such as rent, credit card, college loans or car payments.<\/p>\n

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    <\/a>SEAFLI – Thai in Thailand<\/h4>\n

    Language:\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>Instruction in Thai for all levels<\/p>\n

    Domestic Program Destination:<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>University of Wisconsin in Madison, WI
    \nDomestic Program Start & End Dates:\u00a0<\/strong>June 15 – August 7, 2026
    \nOverseas Program Destination:<\/strong>\u00a0Language Institute of Chiang Mai University (LICMU) in Chiang Mai, Thailand
    \nOverseas Program Start & End Dates:\u00a0<\/strong>August 20 to December 5, 2026\u00a0<\/span>or<\/u>\u00a0<\/span>end date of self-identified program if extending into the spring<\/p>\n

    Summer costs covered by the Boren Awards include tuition, language partners, books and materials, excursions, housing, meals, and a set stipend towards round trip travel costs. Fall overseas costs include those same expenses as well as visa or residency permit costs, roundtrip FAA compliant airfare, homestay costs, and overseas health insurance.<\/p>\n

    Please note that\u00a0certain costs are\u00a0not<\/u>\u00a0eligible to be covered<\/strong>\u00a0by the Boren Awards: passport fees; vaccinations and medical expenses; expenses related to dependents;\u00a0and personal travel and entertainment expenses.\u00a0Boren will not cover personal domestic expenses such as rent, credit card, college loans or car payments.<\/p>\n

    <\/a>SEAFLI – Vietnamese in Vietnam<\/h4>\n

    <\/a><\/strong>Language:<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>Instruction in\u00a0Vietnamese for all levels<\/p>\n

    Domestic Program Destination:<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>University of Wisconsin in Madison, WI
    \nDomestic Program Start & End Dates:\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>June 15 – August 7, 2026
    \nOverseas Program Destination:\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>The University of Languages and International Studies (ULIS) in Hanoi, Vietnam
    \nOverseas Program Start & End Dates:\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>August 20 to December 5, 2026\u00a0<\/span>or<\/u>\u00a0<\/span>end date of self-identified program if extending into the spring<\/p>\n

    Summer costs covered by the Boren Awards include tuition, language partners, books and materials, excursions, housing, meals, and a set stipend towards round trip travel costs. Fall overseas costs include those same expenses as well as visa or residency permit costs, roundtrip FAA compliant airfare, homestay costs, and overseas health insurance.<\/p>\n

    Please note that\u00a0certain costs are\u00a0not<\/u>\u00a0eligible to be covered<\/strong>\u00a0by the Boren Awards: passport fees; vaccinations and medical expenses; expenses related to dependents;\u00a0and personal travel and entertainment expenses.\u00a0Boren will not cover personal domestic expenses such as rent, credit card, college loans or car payments.<\/p>\n

    Please join the two informative ZoomGov meetings:<\/div>\n
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    1. All About SEAFLI for advisors, staff & faculty<\/div>\n
    – Date: December 2, 2025<\/div>\n
    – Time: 10:00 AM Eastern Time<\/div>\n
    – Registration:\u00a0<\/span>https:\/\/www.zoomgov.com\/meeting\/register\/FbmX5i_0TdK3BId-GU2Z8w<\/a><\/div>\n
    – After registering, you’ll receive a confirmation email with information on how to join the meeting.<\/div>\n
    – Note: By advisors, we mean anyone who advises students, including faculty and staff.<\/div>\n
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    2. All About SEAFLI for Students<\/div>\n
    – Date: December 3, 2025<\/div>\n
    – Time: 10:00 AM Eastern Time<\/div>\n
    – Registration:\u00a0<\/span>https:\/\/www.zoomgov.com\/meeting\/register\/pwA7hJJsSLqL2bYq4G6BNw<\/a><\/div>\n
    – Likewise, a confirmation email will be sent after registering.<\/div>\n


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    Roosevelt Institute Graduate Humanities Internship<\/strong><\/span>
    \nThe     R<\/span>oosevelt Institute<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span> is pleased to announce the first annual Roosevelt Institute Graduate Humanities Internship. This paid, remote, two-semester internship offers current graduate students in the humanities hands-on experience in key areas such as policy research, grant writing, and communications to create clear professional pathways for humanities students to launch meaningful future careers in public service.<\/span>
    \nThis program, supported by the Mellon Foundation, is for students from a wide variety of humanities backgrounds who are eager to learn how to connect their diverse research skills to the world of public policy. Whatever you currently study\u2014medieval art history, modern ethical theory, literary studies, etc.\u2014if you have a sincere interest in pursuing public service work after graduate studies, we can help you identify and highlight the methodological research and writing skills that are an asset in this sector.<\/span><\/span>
    \n    For more information, please go to this website<\/span><\/a><\/span>.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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    National Humanities Center
    \nFellowships (Faculty)<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

    Purpose:<\/strong>\u00a0To host fellows from across the humanities at the Center in NC for an academic year. Fellows are given the freedom to work on their projects while benefiting from the services of the Center. Applications are also accepted from individuals in the natural and social sciences, the arts, the professions, and public life who are engaged in humanistic projects.
    \nEligibility:\u00a0<\/strong>Successful candidates typically earned a PhD in a humanities discipline, or equivalent (including MFA) from an accredited university\u00a0at least 5 years prior to applying for a fellowship<\/u>. Fellowships are awarded to established scholars, meaning that successful candidates usually have published at least one single-author book or a significant body of peer-reviewed scholarship.
    \nFunding:<\/strong>\u00a0Half-salary over 9 months and travel expenses, no IDC
    \nNote:\u00a0<\/strong>the program plans to host 40 fellows.
    \nKey Dates:\u00a0<\/strong>October 2, 2025 (applications due)
    \nDetails:\u00a0<\/strong>    http:\/\/nationalhumanitiescenter.org\/become-a-fellow\/<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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    Infosys Prize<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

    The Infosys Prize endeavors to elevate the prestige of science and research in India and inspire young Indians to choose a vocation in research.
    \nThe award is given annually to honor outstanding achievements of contemporary researchers and scientists across six Prize Categories – Economics, Engineering & Computer Science, Humanities & Social Sciences, Life Sciences, Mathematical Sciences, and Physical Sciences.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Each prize carries a prize of a gold medal, a citation and a purse of USD 100,000 (or its equivalent in Rupees). The prize purse is tax free in the hands of winners in India.<\/span><\/p>\n

    For more information, please visit the website<\/a><\/span> or email\u00a0Serene Kasim at\u00a0<\/span>serene_kasim@infosys.com<\/a><\/span>.<\/p>\n

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    Asian Cultural Council<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

    Fellowships & Grants<\/strong> [includes PhD students]<\/span>
    \nPurpose: <\/strong>To support cultural exchanges between artists, scholars, and arts professionals, with activities aimed at advancing international dialogue for better mutual understanding and respect between Asia and the U.S. ACC focuses on transformative cultural enrichment opportunities rather than production-based activities.<\/span>
    \nOrganization Grants <\/strong><\/em>offer an opportunity for arts and culture organizations in Asia and the United States to pursue travel and activities that enable a deep cultural exchange experience for the organization, their staff, and other individuals and communities with whom they connect. Grants support a range of activities that advance international dialogue, the sharing of practices and ideas, and the building of relationships across borders.<\/span>
    \nThe New York Fellowship<\/strong><\/em> is a 6-month program that offers artists, scholars, and arts professionals from Asia a unique opportunity to immerse themselves in the rich and varied cultural life of New York City.<\/span>
    \nThe Individual Fellowship<\/strong><\/em> program offers an opportunity for artists, scholars, and arts professionals in Asia and the United States to pursue research and a self-directed cultural exchange experience in another country, territory, or region. Individual Fellows are meant explore focused research questions and activities that enable and promote cultural immersion, dialogue, relationship-building, collaboration, and the exchange of knowledge and ideas among peers.<\/span>
    \nGraduate Fellowships<\/strong><\/em> to support the travel and living expenses of graduate students from Asia who choose to study in the United States<\/span><\/p>\n

    <\/strong><\/span>Eligibility:<\/strong><\/span>
    \nEligible destinations for Individual Fellowships and Organizations grants: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Brunei, Cambodia, China (Mainland), East Timor, Hong Kong SAR, India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Laos, Macau SAR, Malaysia, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Taiwan ROC, Thailand, United States, and Vietnam.<\/span>
    \nApplicants must demonstrate 5+ years of experience in one of the eligible disciplines: Architecture, Archaeology, Art History, Arts Administration, Conservation, Dance, Film\/Video\/Photography, Literature, Museum Studies, Music, Theater, Visual Art, etc.<\/span>
    \nNew York and Graduate Fellowships must take place in the U.S.<\/span>
    \nGraduate Fellowship applicants must be enrolled in full-time, in-residence degree programs within the US OR able to provide proof of admission and acceptance to an accredited university by April 1, 2026. US citizens, including dual-nationals, and U.S. permanent residents are not eligible to apply for a Graduate Fellowship.<\/span>
    \nFunding:<\/strong><\/span>
    \nOrganization Grant: Up to $50,000.<\/span>
    \nNew York Fellowship: $35,000 for 6 months.<\/span>
    \nIndividual Fellowship: Grants up to $35,000.<\/span>
    \nGraduate Fellowship: $15,000 per academic year, renewable for another year.<\/span>
    \nKey Date:<\/strong><\/span>
    \nNovember 19, 2025 (application deadline)<\/span><\/p>\n

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    SEAREG Winter Conference<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

    Conference: December 4-6, 2025<\/p>\n

    Location: University of California-San Diego<\/p>\n

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    Other News<\/h2>\n

    Watch video of\u00a0<\/span>Author & Translator Event: Kaori Fujino & Kendall Heitzman<\/span><\/a><\/h4>\n

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    Last April, the Japan Foundation of New York coordinated with Midwest and Northeast-area universities and bookstores to present author Kaori Fujino<\/b>\u00a0& book translator\u00a0Kendall Heitzman<\/b>\u00a0featuring Fujino’s award-winning novel\u00a0Nails and Eyes<\/i><\/b>. Each of the seven stops on this book tour featured a bilingual reading along with a Q&A session.<\/span><\/div>\n

    Watch the video below from the Boston University event on April 22, filmed inside the Boston University Riverside Room, for a sense of the tour.<\/span><\/p>\n

    \u2192WATCH NOW<\/a><\/p>\n

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    Afro-Asian Diaspora and the Eaton Sisters at the\u00a0Norman B. Leventhal Map & Education Center at the Boston Public Library<\/span><\/a><\/h4>\n

    Who Are the Eaton Sisters?<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Edith and Winnifred Eaton\u2014or the \u201cEaton Sisters\u201d\u2014were born in the late nineteenth century to Chinese and English parents. In their writing, which transcended genres including poetry, short stories, journalistic articles, and travel nonfiction, the Eaton Sisters faced marginalization due to their mixed ethnic identities. Today, however, they are widely known as foundational figures in Asian American Studies, and their papers and writings are held made publicly available through institutions like the\u00a0<\/span>New York Public Library<\/a>\u00a0<\/span>and the\u00a0<\/span>Winnifred Eaton Archive<\/a>.<\/p>\n

    Though the Eaton sisters worked primarily in Western Chinatowns and Japan, their writing traverses and crosses into various spaces. In particular, their time in Jamaica and exposure to Blackness while there informed how they understood and performed their own ethnic identities\u2014an understanding that is reflected in their later works. This essay provides a glimpse into their diasporic travel, publishing works, and textual networks in Jamaica, which have not been given much focus to date.<\/p>\n

    (From the Norman B. Leventhal Map & Education Center at the Boston Public Library. Please see their website for the rest of the web publication<\/a>.)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

      Opportunities\u00a0 Ministry of Education,\u00a0Republic of China (Taiwan) Education Division, TECO-Boston 2026 Huayu Enrichment Scholarship (HES) Application Period: February 1 – March 31, 2026 \u00a0The Ministry of Education (MOE) in the Republic of China (Taiwan) established the Huayu Enrichment Scholarship (HES) program to encourage international students (except Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macao SAR students) to […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":13074,"featured_media":0,"parent":232,"menu_order":2,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"page-templates\/news.php","meta":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/asian\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/8888"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/asian\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/asian\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/asian\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/13074"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/asian\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8888"}],"version-history":[{"count":31,"href":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/asian\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/8888\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":16794,"href":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/asian\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/8888\/revisions\/16794"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/asian\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/232"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/asian\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8888"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}