Hayek Fund for Scholars

The Hayek Fund for Scholars makes strategic awards of up to $1,000 to graduate students and untenured faculty members for career-enhancing activities such as: Presentations at academic or professional conferences, Travel to academic job interviews (on campus or at professional/academic conferences), Travel to and research at archives or libraries, Participation in career development or enhancing seminars, Distribution of a published article to colleagues in your field, Submission of unpublished manuscripts to journals or book publishers. Application Instructions Apply by sending the following items: A 1- to 2-page cover letter that explains how participation in the activity advances your career and advances an understanding of the principles of the classical liberal/libertarian tradition An abstract or copy of the paper (if you intend to present at a conference) An itemized list of expected expenses A curriculum vitae or resume Applications are accepted year-round by email, fax, or postal mail. Applicants will be notified of committee's decision within four to six weeks. Awards are disbursed after presentation of original receipts. Applications may be emailed to ihs@gmu.edu, faxed to IHS at (703) 993-4890 if fewer than 8 pages, or sent by postal mail to IHS at 3301 N. Fairfax Dr., Suite 440, Arlington VA 22201-4432.

MA in Gender Studies, School of Oriental & African Studies (SOAS), University of London, UK

The MA in Gender Studies at SOAS is a unique programme, its principal aim being to re-focus issues of Western gender studies on the complex specificities of Asia, Africa and the Middle East. Drawing on the expertise of staff across two SOAS faculties, it offers the specialised study of gender in relation to the cultures of Asia, Africa and the Middle East, together with rigorous training in, and questioning of, contemporary gender theory. In terms of gender theory, it offers a solid foundation with sufficient breadth and depth to facilitate a range of specialist pathways. In terms of specialisation, it draws on the expertise of internationally recognised scholars of Asian, African, and Middle EasternStudies at SOAS. The programme is structured in the same way as most SOAS MA degrees: students take three taught courses and complete a dissertation. All students take the compulsory course Gender Theory and the Study of Asia and Africa. Further options include a wide range of gender and gender-related courses from a comprehensive list offered by the Faculties of Languages and Cultures and Arts and Humanities (see below). Students will write a 10,000 word dissertation based on either the compulsory course or one of the component courses. They will have access to a wealth of study resources available in the SOAS Library and in nearby institutions such as the British Library, University College London Library and Senate House Library. Prospective students should contact the Programme Convenor (Sian Hawthorne: sh79@soas.ac.uk; +44 (0)20 7898 4774) at an early stage of their application in order to seek advice on the most appropriate options for study. Instructions for applying for the MA Programme are available at: http://www.soas.ac.uk/studying/index.cfm?navid=490. Information about SOAS is available at: http://www.soas.ac.uk.