New World Studies Seminar Series Application Guidelines

The Amerind Foundation accepts applications for advanced seminars on a variety of anthropological and archaeological topics. Scholars wishing to organize a symposium should submit eight copies of a proposal by the application deadline of October 1 that addresses the following issues:

• The main topic(s) to be addressed in the seminar
• The purpose that a seminar would serve and why it is important to address the topics at this time
• How the results of the seminar would be disseminated to the scholarly community
• The names and affiliations of scholars actively working on the topic who might participate in the seminar

Each proposal should be typed (double-spaced) and include a 100 word abstract, a bibliography of relevant literature on the topic (not to exceed two pages, double-spaced), and the applicant’s curriculum vitae (not to exceed four pages). The body of the proposal should not exceed six double-spaced pages.

We encourage proposals that address issues and topics of broad anthropological interest; that attempt to synthesize large and complex projects; that seek to bring together specialists from multiple disciplines to address topics of mutual concern; or that integrate the work of applied and academic scholars. Topics that relate in some way to the historical research interests and collections of the Amerind Foundation (e.g., Southwestern archaeology and anthropology, Native American studies, etc.) are encouraged but not required.

Proposals are accepted throughout the year. Those received after October 1 will be considered in the next review cycle. Decisions will be made by November 15 for programs scheduled for the following academic year, giving organizers a year to formulate their participant list and for participants to prepare and circulate their papers. Seminars are normally of five days duration, but may vary depending on the number of participants. The Amerind Foundation provides room, board, and meeting space for the seminars, and will assist in the publication and dissemination of the results.

Please address applications and questions to: Executive Director, Amerind Foundation Inc., P.O. Box 400, Dragoon, Arizona 85609; E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it