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Call for Applications to 2026 ASA Gretchen Walsh Book Donation Award

Location Massachusetts, United States Subject Fields African History / Studies Accepting Applications for ASA Gretchen Walsh Book Donation Award (Closes April 30, 2026) The Secretariat of the African Studies Association (ASA) is now accepting applications for the ASA-Gretchen Walsh Book Donation Award. This annual grant program is offered to assist book donation projects with shipping costs to send donations to libraries and schools in Africa. The grant is also offered to assist with the purchase of books or media (print or electronic) on the African continent for African libraries and schools. The Africana Librarians Council, Book Donation Committee reads grant proposals and makes recommendations to ASA. The award provides grants from $200 to $1,000 for a total of $1,800 each year. Please find list of past successful awardees here. More information on eligibility and application criteria can be found at: https://africanstudies.org/awards-prizes/gretchen-walsh-book-donation-award/ Applications are due by April 30, 2026, at 11:59pm. EST. To learn more about ALC Book Donation Committee and to contact the Committee's current co-chairs, please visit: https://africanalibrarians.wixsite.com/alcasa/bookdonations Candidatures pour le Prix ASA-Gretchen Walsh pour le don de livres (clôture le 30 Avril) Le Secrétariat de African Studies Association (ASA - US) accepte actuellement les candidatures pour le Prix ASA-Gretchen Walsh pour le don de livres. Ce programme de bourse annuel vise à soutenir les projets de dons de livres en prenant en charge les frais d'expédition pour l'envoi de dons aux bibliothèques et aux écoles en Afrique. Les candidats peuvent également solliciter la bourse pour l'achat des livres ou de matériel audiovisuels produits sur le continent, au profit des bibliothèques ou des écoles Africaines. Le Comité des dons de livres de Africana Librarians Council examine les propositions de subvention et formule des recommandations à l'ASA. Cette bourse offre des subventions de US $200 à $1000, pour un total de $1800 par année. Vous trouverez ici la liste des lauréats des années précédentes. Pour plus d'informations, veuillez consulter les critères de candidature ici : https://africanstudies.org/awards-prizes/gretchen-walsh-book-donation-award/ La date limite de dépôt des candidatures est le 30 Avril 2026 à 23 h 59 HNE. Pour en savoir plus sur le Comité des dons de livres de l'ALC et pour contacter les coprésidents du Comité, veuillez consulter : https://africanalibrarians.wixsite.com/alcasa/bookdonations Best wishes / Meilleurs vœux, Bianna E. Ine-Ryan and Gabe Adugna Co-Chairs - Book Donations Committee Africana Librarians' Council Coordinate organization - African Studies Association Contact Information Bianna Ines-Rey (Library of Congress) - bineryan@loc.gov Gabe Adugna (Boston University) - ga35@bu.edu Co-chairs, Book Donations Committee (ALC/BDC) Africana Librarians Council (African Studies Association coordinate organization) Africana Librarians Council (ALC) Website Contact Email ga35@bu.edu URL https://africanalibrarians.wixsite.com/alcasa

By: Aaron Dorner

Monday, Mar 2, 2026

CULTURE AND SOCIETY

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CFP: Seeking Chapters on African Ecofeminist Drama

Subject Fields African American History / Studies, African History / Studies, Arabic History / Studies Ecofeminist Drama: Theatre, Performance, and Ecological Futures Seeking chapters on African theatre and plays for the edited volume Ecofeminist Drama: Theatre, Performance, and Ecological Futures, currently under review with the University of Illinois Press. Proposals are due 30 March 2026. In 1974, Françoise d’Eaubonne introduced the term ecofeminism in Le féminisme ou la mort, articulating the interwoven domination of women and nature and calling for their collective liberation from systems of patriarchal and ecological exploitation. Since its emergence, ecofeminism has evolved into a dynamic and heterogeneous field encompassing philosophical inquiry, activist praxis, and interdisciplinary scholarship. Contemporary ecofeminist thought engages pressing questions of embodiment, care, environmental justice, material interdependence, and multispecies relationality in the context of accelerating ecological crisis. Ecofeminist Drama: Theatre, Performance, and Ecological Futures seeks to extend this intellectual trajectory by examining how theatre and performance not only represent ecofeminist concerns but actively reshape and reconfigure ecofeminist theory through dramatic form, performative practice, and aesthetic experimentation. Rather than reiterating established binaries—such as nature/culture, woman/nature, or human/nonhuman—this volume foregrounds theatre’s capacity to generate new epistemologies of ecological vulnerability, ethical responsibility, and relational survival. To ensure global representation, we especially welcome chapters focused on African drama and theatre. We invite original scholarly contributions that investigate drama and performance as sites where ecofeminist thought is materially embodied, dramaturgically enacted, and politically reimagined. Particular attention will be given to chapters engaging contemporary theatre and performance and articulating how ecofeminism is transformed through theatrical aesthetics, performance politics, and formal innovation. Confirmed Contributions A sampling of the confirmed chapters includes: Shakespearean Ecofeminism – Hadley Kamminga-Peck (Western Illinois University, USA) Ecofeminist Adaptation: Carol Ann Duffy’s Everyman (2015) – Özlem Karadağ (Istanbul University, Turkey) The Ecofeminist Agenda of Modern Russian Drama – Katherine Anna New (Oriel College, Oxford University, UK) Cuts to the Bone: An Ecofeminist Analysis of Catherine Banks’ Bone Cage – Emily A. Rollie (Central Washington University, USA) Ecofeminist Dramaturgy and the Theatre of Extinction in Caryl Churchill’s Escaped Alone – Işıl Şahin Gülter (Fırat University, Turkey) Proposals should therefore avoid duplicating these topics. Indicative Themes (Not Exhaustive) We welcome contributions including, but not limited to, the following areas: Contemporary ecological and climate change theatre Posthuman and more-than-human performance practices Ecofeminism, disability, illness, and staged vulnerability Environmental justice and feminist dramaturgies Material ecocriticism and theatrical matter (bodies, objects, landscapes) Indigenous, decolonial, and Global South ecofeminist performance Queer ecofeminism and affective ecologies in theatre Care ethics, interdependence, and survival in dramatic narratives Ecofeminist adaptations and reworkings of canonical texts Performance activism and ecofeminist praxis Multispecies theatre and animal studies Ecofeminist scenography, sound design, and spatial ecologies We are particularly interested in chapters that demonstrate how theatre and performance: extend and transform ecofeminist theory; challenge anthropocentric, patriarchal, and ableist environmental imaginaries; articulate innovative models of ecological ethics, relationality, and responsibility. Submission Requirements Interested scholars should submit: A 300-word abstract clearly outlining the chapter’s central argument, primary dramatic texts or performance practices, and its contribution to ecofeminist theatre studies A 200-word biographical note A list of 5–7 keywords Five key references Abstracts should articulate a focused and original thesis and demonstrate how the proposed chapter advances ecofeminist thought through theatre and performance. Only previously unpublished work will be considered. Contributors must hold a completed PhD. The editors seek a diverse and internationally representative group of scholars from theatre and performance studies, literary studies, environmental humanities, gender studies, and related disciplines. Important Dates Abstract deadline: 30 March 2026Notification of acceptance: 15 April 2026Full chapter submission: 30 July 2026 AI Policy Contributors must adhere to the AI usage guidelines outlined in the Bloomsbury AI Policy for Authors and Illustrators (December 2025): https://www.bloomsbury.com/media/0zxgch3t/ai-policy-for-authors-and-illustrators-dec-2025.pdf For the purposes of this volume, “AI systems” include publicly accessible generative platforms (e.g., ChatGPT, Gemini, and similar tools) as well as AI-enabled grammar and editing systems. In accordance with these guidelines: Publicly accessible AI systems (free or paid) may not be used to generate, draft, rewrite, or substantially edit submitted chapters. Institutionally licensed or privately managed AI systems may be used solely for limited brainstorming or organizational assistance, not for composing substantive scholarly content. Authors remain fully responsible for the originality, intellectual integrity, and scholarly accuracy of their submissions. All accepted contributors will be required to formally attest to compliance with these policies. Submission Address Please send all materials as a single document to: 📧 Işıl ŞAHİN GÜLTERigulter@firat.edu.tr Contact Information Işıl Şahin Gülter Contact Email igulter@firat.edu.tr

Herskovits Library of African Studies Research Grant

Location Illinois, United States Subject Fields African History / Studies This travel grant was established in 2021 to facilitate and support research projects that significantly benefit from substantial onsite use of the unique, special and archival collections of the Herskovits Library. The grant is available to researchers whose projects explore new lines of inquiry, interdisciplinary and multi-layered research and contribute to the deeper understanding of the diverse peoples and countries of the African continent. Projects should emphasize the need for extensive onsite use of the library's collections. Funding Each year we will award one or more grants, up to a total of $3,000, open to all fields of study supported by the collections of the Herskovits Library of African Studies. We reserve the right to award only a portion of the requested amount. Grants will be awarded to reimburse expenses for transportation, accommodations, and meals for one or more on-site visits to Northwestern University Libraries. For more information about the application process go to https://www.library.northwestern.edu/libraries-collections/distinctive-special-collections/herskovits-library/research-grant.html Contact Email librarygrants@northwestern.edu URL https://www.library.northwestern.edu/libraries-collections/distinctive-special-…

Conference - China and the USA in Central Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia

Subject Fields African History / Studies, Chinese History / Studies, Colonial and Post-Colonial History / Studies, Middle East History / Studies Call for Papers 6th International Conference on China and the United States in Central Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia Themes of the Conference China, the United States, and the Future of the Global South: Competing Visions, Converging InterestsMay 14-15, 2026Turan University Almaty, Kazakhstan Conference Committee Professor Dina Razakova, Vice-Rector, Turan University, Kazakhstan Professor GUO Changgang, Shanghai Academy of Social Science, China https://mei.edu/person/guo-changgang/ Professor Artyom Lukin, Far Eastern Federal University, Russia https://eastasiaforum.org/author/artyom-lukin/ Associate Professor Yang Chen, Shanghai University, China Associate Professor Nurbolat Nyshanbayev, Turan University, Kazakhstan Professor Mbaye Bashir Lo, Duke University, USA https://middleeaststudies.duke.edu/profile/mbaye-lo/ Professor Ablet Kamalov, Turan University, Kazakhstan Professor Wang Wen, Renmin University of China http://rdcy.ruc.edu.cn/yw/Teacher_Home/WangWen/Commentariesww/index.htm Associate Professor Mher D. Sahakyan, the China‑Eurasia Council for Political and Strategic Research (CECPSR) in Armenia https://mhersahakyan.org/ Professor Driss Bouyahya, Moulay Ismail University, Meknes-Morocco https://www.eujournal.org/files/journals/1/pictures/editorial/editors/193.html Professor Niu Xinchun, Ningxia University, China https://www.chinausfocus.com/author/10115/niu-xinchun.html Professor Mahesh Ranjan Debata, Jawaharlal Nehru University, India. https://www.jnu.ac.in/content/mdebata Professor Mojtaba Mahdavi, the University of Alberta, Canada https://apps.ualberta.ca/directory/person/mahdavia Professor Amitav Acharya, American University, USA https://www.american.edu/sis/faculty/aacharya.cfm Prof. Lloyd George Adu Amoah, he University of Ghana, Ghana https://pscience.ug.edu.gh/staff/prof-lloyd-george-adu-amoah Edward Lemon, The Daniel Morgan Graduate School of National Security (DMGS), USA https://danielmorgangraduateschool.com/ Professor Larry Catá Backer, Penn State University, USA https://dickinsonlaw.psu.edu/directory/larry-cat%C3%A1-backer Zeno Leoni, Department King's College London, UK https://www.kcl.ac.uk/people/leoni-dr-zeno About the Conference China, the United States, and the Future of the Global South: Competing Visions, Converging Interests China’s expanding presence across Central Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia is reshaping the political, economic, and security landscapes of the twenty-first century. Through initiatives such as the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), China has invested heavily in infrastructure, trade, and development partnerships that have redefined connectivity between Asia, Europe, and Africa. At the same time, the United States continues to play a decisive role in these same regions through its network of alliances, defense cooperation, development aid, and strategic competition with Beijing. While some analysts frame these developments as part of a “new Cold War,” others view them as opportunities for renewed dialogue, cooperation, and inclusive growth across the Global South. This conference seeks to move beyond binary narratives of rivalry and dominance. Instead, it will explore the intersections, overlaps, and tensions between Chinese and American strategies and the ways in which regional actors exercise their own agency in navigating these global transformations. From the energy corridors of Central Asia to the maritime routes of the Indian Ocean, and from technological innovation in the Gulf to political realignments in Africa, these dynamics reveal a world increasingly defined by multipolar interdependence rather than simple polarization. Participants will examine the strategic, economic, and normative dimensions of global engagement. Key themes include infrastructure and connectivity, digital and green transitions, regional security architectures, development financing, and soft power. The goal is not merely to assess competition but to highlight spaces of cooperation and mutual learning that can contribute to sustainable and equitable development across the Global South. The conference aims to bring together a diverse community of scholars, policymakers, and graduate students from different world regions and disciplines — including international relations, political economy, sociology, area studies, and security studies. Through panels, roundtables, and keynote discussions, participants will engage in evidence-based dialogue on both global strategies and local realities. Particular attention will be given to how states and societies in Central Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia interpret and respond to the evolving U.S.–China dynamic, crafting hybrid policies that reflect their own national priorities, identities, and developmental aspirations. Rather than portraying the Global South as a passive arena of great-power competition, the conference emphasizes its active and strategic role in shaping the future of global order. Regional actors — from Kazakhstan and Saudi Arabia to Ethiopia and Indonesia — are increasingly defining new models of partnership that balance external ties with internal modernization. These emerging approaches challenge traditional hierarchies of global governance and call for rethinking development paradigms in light of local agency and regional innovation. Ultimately, this event offers a platform for constructive, pluralistic, and forward-looking discussion on the evolving relationship between China, the United States, and the Global South. It encourages participants to envision a more inclusive global dialogue — one grounded in respect for diversity, sensitivity to context, and shared responsibility for peace and development. By bridging academic research with policy engagement, the conference aspires to generate fresh insights into how cooperation, competition, and co-evolution can coexist in an increasingly interconnected world. Suggested Themes We welcome individual papers, panels, and roundtable proposals addressing (but not limited to) the following: Central Asia China’s BRI and U.S. strategic responses Competing security architectures: SCO vs. U.S. regional security initiatives U.S.–China energy diplomacy and infrastructure rivalry Central Asian agency in balancing Washington and Beijing Middle East Energy politics: U.S. and China in the Gulf Great power approaches to the Israel–Palestine conflict Technology, arms sales, and competing defense strategies Religion, soft power, and legitimacy narratives Africa U.S. aid and private investment vs. Chinese infrastructure finance Digital Silk Road and U.S. tech-security competition Debt, sovereignty, and African agency Education, soft power, and development strategies South Asia Sino–Indian rivalry and U.S.–India strategic alignment Pakistan between CPEC and U.S. security ties Maritime politics in the Indian Ocean: ports, bases, and naval strategies Smaller states (Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Nepal) navigating rivalry Cross-Regional Perspectives Comparative studies of U.S. and Chinese engagements in the Global South Global governance and multipolarity Domestic drivers: Xinjiang, U.S. domestic politics, and global perceptions The role of Russia, Turkey, the EU, and Gulf states in shaping U.S.–China dynamics Key Information Dates: May 14-15, 2026 Venue: Turan University, Almaty, Kazakhstan Languages: English (with selected panels possibly in Russian/Kazakh/Chinese) Format: In-person, with limited hybrid participation for international presenters Proposal Submission Abstracts: 250–300 words (with title, author affiliation, and contact details) Panel Proposals: 3–4 paper abstracts with a panel chair/discussant Deadline: March 30, 2026 Full Papers Due: April 20, 2026 Submission to: k.tugrul@turan-edu.kz Publication Opportunities Selected conference papers will be published as an edited volume in the Routledge Series on Eurasian Geopolitics https://chinastan.org/2025/09/08/routledge-series-on-eurasian-geopolitics/ Contact Information Proposal Submission Abstracts: 250–300 words (with title, author affiliation, and contact details) Panel Proposals: 3–4 paper abstracts with a panel chair/discussant Deadline: March 30, 2026 Full Papers Due: April 20, 2026 Submission to: k.tugrul@turan-edu.kz Contact Email tugrulk@vt.edu

Call for Papers (SECAC 26/Winston-Salem; October 21-24 Panel)

Location North Carolina, United States Subject Fields African History / Studies, Animal Studies, Art, Art History & Visual Studies We are seeking papers for our panel, entitled African Animals in Art and Visual Culture. Please send abstracts of 300 words or less with affiliation and contact information to Panel Chairs, Dr. Elizabeth Howie and Dr. Amy Schwartzott (ehowie@coastal.edu and aschwart@ncat.edu) by March 30, 2026. CFP: Non-human undomesticated animals native to Africa have been widely represented in African and African diasporic visual culture, as well as in Western and global contexts. We are seeking papers addressing art from diverse geopolitical temporalities which explore the implication of the representation of animals native to the African continent in art from a broad range of styles, periods, and cultures, whether charismatic megafauna or less well-known species. Such representations could serve to reinforce or disrupt ideologies and hierarchies of anthropocentrism, racialization, and/or Western humanism. How do such representations relate to binaries of wild versus tamed, civilized versus uncivilized? Examples include traditional art of the African continent, early modern European art, Western “primitivism,” images documenting animals given as court gifts, representations of zoos, imagery associated with animal taming performance, etc. We hope to engage ideas from postcolonial studies, critical race theory, critical animal studies, etc. Contact Information Dr. Amy Schwartzott aschwart@ncat.edu Contact Email aschwart@ncat.edu

CFP: Custom and tradition in contemporary political systems

Conference: “Custom and tradition in contemporary political systems” Call for Papers Location: Department of Anthropology and African Studies (ifeas), Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (JGU), Germany Date: 6-7 November 2026 The post-colonial era, and particularly the period since 1989, has seen the (re-)emergence of alternatives to a Western hegemonic political and social orthodoxy. Claims that Western democracy is the end point of human political evolution are now being challenged, and since the turn of the century the global order has increasingly been contested, whether through a problematisation of the concept of the state itself (for example ISIS) or through Trumpian and other populist challenges to established political norms. Amongst these changes there has been a reassessment and a return to (and, certainly, reinvention of) local voices, customary political systems and processes as states recognise that these alternatives are apposite. Such observations recognise that the discursive hegemony of the West silenced perspectives on alternative systems that were always already present, and it is now generally acknowledged that customary systems (whether characterised as legal or political) never really disappeared. This is true in places that were never colonised as well as in former colonies – particularly the British ones, where they were recruited to the colonial endeavour, but also the French ones. Contemporary customary political systems have been the object of much scholarly attention and debate, particularly in Africa and in the Pacific, and particularly at the sub-national level. We call for contributions that speak to this theme. Although we welcome proposals that consider custom on a sub-national level, we are particularly interested in considerations of the tensions and the accommodations between the customary and the formal at the national level. Participants might consider questions such as: What are the constraints and the advantages in granting a political role to custom? How do states that draw on customary alternatives to western political systems at a national level find a place in the contemporary (democratic) world? To what extent is custom, frequently critiqued for its undemocratic nature, really undemocratic? Why is there often resistance to customary political systems, despite the evidence that they can function efficiently? Does formal recognition accord custom greater authority or does custom function more efficiently when formally dissociated from the state? Custom is a “total social phenomenon”, so if a Western political system replaces customary political structures, can other customary practices survive? Conference participants will contribute to debates over tradition, modernity, and custom in today’s global order, by examining the ways custom is perceived, enacted, criticised and esteemed. Organisation: The conference will take place over two days, 6-7 November 2026, at the Department of Anthropology and African Studies (ifeas), Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz, Germany. Meals and accommodation will be provided for conference participants. Assistance with travel costs may be available but priority will be given to those without access to institutional funding. It is expected that the conference will result in a publication and participants should bear this in mind when preparing their contributions. Papers will take the form of draft articles to be pre-circulated to conference participants in order that conversations at the conference itself be as productive as possible. Please note that the working language of the conference will be English and all papers should be in English. Please send a title, an abstract of not more than 250 words, author’s name, email and institutional affiliation, to walkeria@uni-mainz.de before 31 March 2026. We would expect to advise of acceptance by the end of April. For further information please contact Iain Walker at walkeria@uni-mainz.de Funded by the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG), project number 571915249.

By: Aaron Dorner

Monday, Mar 2, 2026

CULTURE AND SOCIETY

2026-27 David M. and Virginia W. Stowe Fund for Mission Research

Announcement Type Fellowship Location Connecticut, United States Subject Fields Religious Studies and Theology, World History / Studies Yale Divinity Library invites applicants for the 2026-27 David M. and Virginia W. Stowe Fund for Mission Research. The Stowe family established the fund in 2003 to provide funds to support visiting researchers who come to the Yale Divinity Library to use its missions-related collections. The fund will provide $1,250 per week for research trips up to 8 weeks between June 1, 2026, and May 28, 2027. Note that fellows are responsible for all applicable taxes and, depending on immigration and/or citizenship status, taxes may be withheld from the initial distribution of the fellowship. All whose research requires the use of missions-related collections in the Yale Divinity Library are eligible to apply. Priority will be given to researchers without alternative funding. Applicants seeking to use material that is available online or through interlibrary loan must make a strong argument for why their research must occur in New Haven. Applicants seeking to use collections outside Yale Divinity Library are ineligible. The fund aims to facilitate research regardless of institutional association, race, cultural background, ability, sexual orientation, gender, or socioeconomic status. Student applicants should be at an advanced stage in their research and propose a fully conceptualized project related to their degree program. The application deadline is April 6, 2026, and applications can be submitted through Interfolio at this website: https://apply.interfolio.com/181711. Applicants will be notified of all decisions by April 30, 2026. Best wishes,Scott LibsonSpecial Collections LibrarianDivinity Library Room L3 | Yale University409 Prospect St | New Haven, CT 06511203.432.6193 | scott.libson@yale.edu Contact Email divinity.library.fellowships@yale.edu URL https://apply.interfolio.com/181711

CFP: New Histories of and on Black Consciousness

By: Aaron Dorner

Wednesday, Feb 25, 2026

CULTURE AND SOCIETY

EE 30 Under 30 - Nominations Open

EE 30 Under 30 EE 30 Under 30 Class of 2026 — Nominations Now Open EE 30 Under 30 celebrates young people across the globe who are building a sustainable future through education. The EE 30 Under 30 Class of 2026 will receive global recognition, join a growing community of inspiring EE leaders, and have access to ongoing opportunities for professional development and networking. Nominate yourself or a young leader you know by March 31. Nominate a young leader > Applicant Webinar Register here for our 2026 Applicant Webinar on March 10 at 10:00 AM U.S. Eastern Time (find your time zone) to learn more about the program and some tips for writing a strong nomination. A recording of the webinar will be shared with all registrants. Environmental education (EE) and leadership show up in many different forms! We aim to recognize leaders with a wide range of backgrounds who are bringing new constituencies and insights to EE. We highly encourage nominees from across sectors and disciplines to apply. We welcome nominees who are: Working at any scale: local, national, regional, or global, in rural or urban contexts, just to name a few! In any position or role: community organizer, director, consultant, artist, teacher, and much more. Using education in any context: in schools, businesses, communities, church groups, networks, government, the media—you name it! Collapse All Eligibility requirements Nominees must be 30 years old or younger (as of March 31, 2026). If you are over 30, you can still nominate someone else! Nominees can come from anywhere in the world. Nominations must be in English, but your nomination will not be judged based on your English language ability. Nominees must be using EE to address sustainability issues, build a more resilient environmental movement, and/or create healthier and more civically engaged communities. Read more about the key elements of EE here. Nominees must demonstrate some leadership in EE, but you do not need to be in a leadership position to demonstrate leadership! This can include (but is not limited to!) inspiring others to take action towards a shared vision, listening to and taking action for the needs of your community, innovating in the face of challenges, and welcoming everyone to participate and engage. For more about leadership, check out our blog "What Is a Leader?" Video requirement: All nominees need to submit a short introduction video (90 seconds max) and provide a letter of support. Please take a close look at the application, whether you are nominating yourself or someone else, to understand these requirements. We highly encourage you to use your own words and not rely on AI-generated content, including written responses from Chat GPT or other AI platforms. We will not consider videos that are AI-generated. Preview the nomination form Downloadable versions of the application can be accessed below for your personal use (Note: you must submit your application through Submittable to be considered for this award): Nominating someone else: DOCX | PDF Nominating myself: DOCX | PDF Spread the word about the EE 30 Under 30 Call for Nominations Check out our EE 30 Under 30 Promotion Toolkit for sample messaging and graphics. About EE 30 Under 30 Since 2016, NAAEE's EE 30 Under 30 program has recognized 301 individuals from 57 countries who are making a difference through environmental education. To address today’s complex challenges, we need a wide range of perspectives, skills, and experiences. EE 30 Under 30 celebrates the unique and passionate leadership of talented young leaders around the world and gives them a professional boost to increase their impact. Each year our awardees join a growing alumni network of inspiring environmental education leaders and receive ongoing opportunities to network, grow professionally, and promote their work. Since 2020, a number of EE 30 Under 30 alumni have been supported by the Changemaker Grants program, which provides financial and professional development support to bring new transformative ideas to life and sustain their ongoing work. The EE 30 Under 30 and Changemaker Grants programs are made possible by the Global Environmental Education Partnership (GEEP) and the Sam and Mary Lawrence Foundation. Additional support was provided by the Environmental Stewardship Fund, a fund of Tides Foundation. FAQ Meet EE 30 Under 30 Alumni Changemaker Grantees Questions? Reach out to ee30u30@naaee.org Congratulations to Our 2025 EE 30 Under 30 Awardees! The North American Association for Environmental Education introduces its newest class of 30 visionary leaders under 30—rising changemakers from 21 countries who are transforming the future of environmental education. Get inspired by the stories and insights of the rising leaders making a difference in environmental education. Read the press release The North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE) is thrilled to unveil its tenth class of trailblazers under age 30 who are using environmental education to create lasting impact in communities worldwide. The EE 30 Under 30 Class of 2025 range in age from 16 to 30, hail from 21 countries, and work with a wide range of audiences to tackle complex environmental and social issues in their communities. They encompass a variety of topics and approaches to EE, from teacher training and outdoor education to new technologies that address fast fashion to community-centered programs for ocean conservation and ecosystem restoration. Their collective work is reaching more than 300,000 people each year.

TWAS-DFG Cooperation Visits Programme - SSA

The TWAS-DFG Cooperation Visits Programme provides postdoctoral researchers living and working in sub-Saharan Africa with the opportunity to make a three-month ‘Cooperation Visit’ to a research institute in Germany. Such visits must be undertaken within 12 months of the award. The aim of the visit is to initiate research collaboration between African and German scientists with the ultimate goal of developing longer-term links, perhaps through other Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG, or German Research Foundation) programmes. DFG will cover travel expenses and provide subsistence costs for the stay in Germany. The administration and financial operation of TWAS is undertaken by UNESCO in accordance with an agreement signed by the two organizations. Deadline: 15 April 2026 Eligibility Applicants need to hold a PhD obtained not earlier than 2021; however, for female applicants the year limit for the PhD can be extended by two years per child, i.e. for a woman with one child the PhD year would be 2019 or later. This exception for female applicants has a limit of three children which equals a maximum of six years. Therefore, the PhD of a female applicant with three or more children should not have been obtained before 2015. At the time of submission of the proposal applicants hold a research position at an institution located in a sub-Saharan African country. Applicants need to have been engaged in a science system (including graduate and postgraduate training, research, teaching) for at least five years prior to a respective call in a sub-Saharan African country or MENA country. Applicants already on site in Germany are not eligible. Applicants with an established collaboration with the intended host are not eligible. Examples of established collaboration include one common publication with the host Professor; the host Professor was previously the applicant's MSc or PhD supervisor; or other types of extensive collaboration. Preparatory interactions (such as virtual meetings, including other forms of communication) prior to the planned guest visit are encouraged. Previous recipients of a TWAS-DFG Cooperation Visit cannot reapply. For a second visit, the German host can apply for funding under the DFG Initiation of International Collaboration Programme. Women scientists are especially encouraged to apply. All academic fields will be considered. Finding a German host Please click here for useful information on how to identify the best German host in your field.TWAS and DFG cannot provide any assistance in identifying a German host. Information sheet for the host institution in Germany:https://www.dfg.de/twas_information_sheet_host_institution_germany/ Informationsblatt für die gastgebende Einrichtung in Deutschland:https://www.dfg.de/twas_infoblatt_gastgebende_einrichtung_deutschland/ Submitting your application Applicants must complete the online application form by clicking on the 'Apply now' button at the bottom of this page. While filling in the online application, applicants also need to upload the following documentation: scanned copy of your passport, even if expired (page with your name and surname); a recent invitation letter from a German host: - maximum two pages on the host institution’s letterhead paper, - it should contain the proposed time of the visit (up to 3 months) and should refer to the proposed cooperation. The results of the selection will be available in January/February 2027. Therefore, the visit can take place between February 2027 and February 2028. - It should be made evident that the applicant and the proposed host have mutually agreed on the research proposal that will be submitted; - confirmation that the necessary research facilities are available; two reference letters from senior scientists familiar with your work. The letters need to be on headed paper and signed; copy of the PhD certificate; evidence of proficiency in either English or German; supporting statement from the Head/Director of the applicant's home institute: it must confirm that the Head/Director is favourable to the application and that the applicant will be granted leave to take up the cooperation visit in Germany if awarded. Other information TWAS-DFG Cooperation Visits do not include provisions for accompanying family members. Applications for part-time visits will be considered ineligible. Successful applicants must not take up other assignments during the period of their Cooperation Visits. DFG shall be entitled to a repayment of all or part of any funds paid to an applicant hereunder, in the event that the applicant intentionally or negligently fails to fulfil any or all of the above conditions. The applicant agrees to pay any reasonable legal and/or collection costs incurred by DFG to obtain the repayment. Please be advised that applicants may apply for only one programme per calendar year in the TWAS and OWSD portfolio. Applicants will not be eligible to visit another institution in that year under the TWAS Visiting Professor programmes. One exception: the head of an institution who invites an external scholar to share his/her expertise under the TWAS Visiting Professor programmes may still apply for another programme. Please note that a detailed research proposal should be mutually agreed between the German host and the applicant before submitting it. 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Call for Manuscripts on African Regional Studies: Humanities, Social Sciences, & Law

Michael Galda Location Germany CALL FOR MANUSCRIPTSAfrican Studies: Humanities, Social Sciences & Law – Regional Perspectives GALDA VERLAG is a Berlin-based, academic publisher specializing in African Studies. It is entirely financed by Galda + Leuchter GmbH, an international library supplier and academic bookseller established in 1985. Because our publishing is cross-subsidized by our bookselling operations (import/export), we operate free from commercial pressures, author fees, or institutional dependencies. This allows us to focus entirely on academic quality and the promotion of African scholarship in Western academic libraries and global research communities. EDITORIAL PHILOSOPHY:We believe that the best African Studies scholarship comes from scholars who are rooted in the regions they study. We are primarily interested in work by researchers based in Africa — scholars who bring firsthand knowledge of local realities, languages, and communities to their research. We seek regionally-grounded, interdisciplinary scholarship across the full breadth of the humanities, social sciences, and law. Too often, African Studies privileges continental generalizations over the rich diversity of local cultures, social structures, legal traditions, and intellectual production. Our publishing program seeks to counter this by providing a platform for African scholars to bring their voices and perspectives to international academic audiences. AREAS OF INTEREST: Humanities & Cultural Studies:- Literature, literary criticism, and African-language literatures- Film, cinema, and visual culture- Theater, performance, music, and sonic cultures- Philosophy and intellectual history- Oral traditions, folklore, and mythology- Art, aesthetics, and material culture- Cultural memory, heritage, and preservation- Religion, spirituality, and belief systems- Translation studies and multilingual literary cultures- Digital humanities and new media Social Sciences:- Political science and governance- Sociology and social organization- Anthropology and ethnography- Economics and development studies- Demography and population studies- Education and knowledge production- Gender studies and feminist scholarship- Migration, diaspora, and transnational communities- Urban and rural transformations- Environmental studies and political ecology- Peace, conflict, and security studies- Public health and medical anthropology Law & Legal Studies:- Customary and traditional law- Indigenous legal systems and practices- Legal pluralism and hybrid legal orders- Constitutional development and human rights- Land law, property rights, and resource governance- Transitional justice and reconciliation- Criminal justice and penology- International law and African institutions (AU, regional courts)- Commercial law and economic regulation- Family law and personal status- Environmental law and natural resource management- Colonial legal legacies and postcolonial legal reform- Law and society in African contexts- Comparative legal studies across African regions History:- Regional and local histories- Community histories and micro-regional developments- Colonial and postcolonial history- Resistance movements and decolonization- Labor and migration history- Trade networks and economic history- Social and economic history- Environmental history and land use- Intellectual and institutional history- Oral history and narrative traditions Languages & Linguistics:- Documentation of indigenous and minority languages- Endangered languages and revitalization- Sociolinguistics and language policy- Linguistic anthropology- Translation and preservation of oral sources- Script traditions and literacy history GEOGRAPHIC EMPHASIS:While we welcome proposals from all African regions, we have particular interest in:- Central Africa (Great Lakes region, Congo Basin)- West Africa (Sahel, coastal regions)- East Africa (Horn of Africa, Swahili coast)- Southern Africa- Understudied or marginalized regions across the continent- Comparative and cross-regional studies- Transnational and diaspora perspectives WE ARE SEEKING: We welcome submissions from scholars based in Africa and from researchers worldwide whose work is grounded in African regional realities. We particularly encourage submissions from early-career scholars at African universities and research institutions. Doctoral Dissertations:- Recently defended dissertations- Dissertations in final revision- Revised dissertations adapted for broader academic audiences Monographs:- Original research by early-career scholars- Major works by established scholars- Comparative and transnational studies- Critical editions and scholarly translations Edited Volumes & Collaborative Works:- Thematic collections with multiple contributors- Conference proceedings of high academic quality- Research outputs from collaborative projects- Multi-author studies from research teams Festschriften:- Volumes honoring distinguished African scholars- Contributions celebrating scholarly careers and impact PUBLICATION DETAILS: Book Series: "African Studies – Regional Perspectives" Languages: We publish in both French and English. Format: High-quality print editions and digital/ebook formats Distribution: Our international bookselling network ensures placement in major Western academic libraries, research institutions, and specialized bookshops worldwide. International cataloguing & WorldCat visibility. WHAT WE OFFER AUTHORS: ✓ No publication fees or author charges✓ Professional editorial support throughout the process✓ International promotion and marketing✓ Representation at African Studies conferences✓ Long-term commitment to keeping works in print✓ Ethical publishing practices✓ Passion for books OUR COMMITMENT: As a non-profit publishing project funded by our bookselling and library supply operations since 1985, we are not driven by profit margins, commercial trends, or institutional agendas. This unique model allows us to:- Prioritize scholarship by Africa-based researchers- Take risks on important but unmarketable scholarship- Support early-career scholars and emerging voices- Publish works from understudied regions and topics- Champion interdisciplinary and regionally-grounded research- Maintain high editorial standards without commercial compromise- Keep all publications permanently in print and internationally visible We are particularly committed to amplifying the work of scholars who live and work in Africa, whose research reflects deep engagement with local realities, and who are often underserved by mainstream academic publishing. SUBMISSION PROCESS: Please send your manuscript OR a brief proposal (3–5 pages) in French or English including: 1. Project abstract (short) explaining: - Research questions and arguments - Contribution to scholarship - Regional focus and methodology - Intended audience 2. Sample chapter (preferably introduction or substantive chapter) 3. Estimated completion date (for works in progress) 4. Any special considerations We welcome preliminary inquiries and are happy to discuss potential projects informally before formal submission. If you are unsure whether your project fits our scope, please contact us. TIMELINE:We aim to provide initial feedback within 2–3 weeks of submission. CONTACT:Michael GaldaGALDA VERLAGEmail: michael.galda@galda.comWebsite: www.galda-verlag.de DEADLINE: This is an open, rolling call. We accept and review submissions throughout the year. ------------------------------------------------------- APPEL À MANUSCRITSÉtudes Africaines: Sciences Humaines, Sciences Sociales & Droit – Perspectives Régionales GALDA VERLAG est un projet éditorial académique à but non lucratif spécialisé dans les études africaines. Il est entièrement financé par Galda + Leuchter GmbH, un fournisseur international de bibliothèques et libraire académique fondé en 1985. Grâce à ce modèle de financement croisé par nos activités de librairie, nous opérons sans pressions commerciales, sans frais pour les auteurs et sans dépendance institutionnelle. PHILOSOPHIE ÉDITORIALE:Nous croyons que les meilleures recherches en études africaines proviennent de chercheurs ancrés dans les régions qu'ils étudient. Nous nous intéressons principalement aux travaux de chercheurs basés en Afrique — des universitaires qui apportent une connaissance directe des réalités locales, des langues et des communautés à leurs recherches. Notre programme éditorial offre une plateforme pour une recherche interdisciplinaire, ancrée régionalement, couvrant les sciences humaines, les sciences sociales et le droit. DOMAINES D'INTÉRÊT: Sciences Humaines et Études Culturelles:- Littérature, critique littéraire et littératures en langues africaines- Cinéma, arts visuels et culture visuelle- Théâtre, musique et arts performatifs- Philosophie et histoire intellectuelle- Traditions orales, folklore et mythologie- Mémoire culturelle, patrimoine et préservation- Humanités numériques et nouveaux médias Sciences Sociales:- Science politique et gouvernance- Sociologie et organisation sociale- Anthropologie et ethnographie- Économie et études du développement- Études de genre et recherche féministe- Migration, diaspora et communautés transnationales- Transformations urbaines et rurales- Études environnementales et écologie politique- Paix, conflit et études de sécurité- Santé publique et anthropologie médicale Droit et Études Juridiques:- Droit coutumier et traditionnel- Systèmes juridiques autochtones- Pluralisme juridique et ordres juridiques hybrides- Développement constitutionnel et droits de l'homme- Droit foncier et gouvernance des ressources- Justice transitionnelle et réconciliation- Droit international et institutions africaines- Droit commercial et régulation économique- Droit de la famille et statut personnel- Droit de l'environnement- Héritages juridiques coloniaux et réformes postcoloniales- Études juridiques comparatives à travers les régions africaines Histoire:- Histoires régionales et locales- Histoire coloniale et postcoloniale- Mouvements de résistance et décolonisation- Histoire sociale et économique- Histoire orale et traditions narratives Langues et Linguistique:- Documentation des langues autochtones et minoritaires- Langues menacées et revitalisation- Sociolinguistique et politique linguistique- Anthropologie linguistique EMPHASE GÉOGRAPHIQUE:Nous accueillons les propositions de toutes les régions africaines, avec un intérêt particulier pour:- Afrique centrale (Grands Lacs, bassin du Congo)- Afrique de l'Ouest (Sahel, régions côtières)- Afrique de l'Est (Corne de l'Afrique, côte swahilie)- Afrique australe- Régions sous-étudiées et communautés marginalisées- Études comparatives et transrégionales- Perspectives transnationales et diasporiques NOUS RECHERCHONS: Nous accueillons les soumissions de chercheurs basés en Afrique et de chercheurs du monde entier dont les travaux sont ancrés dans les réalités régionales africaines. Nous encourageons particulièrement les soumissions de jeunes chercheurs dans les universités et institutions de recherche africaines. Thèses de doctorat (récentes ou en révision)- Monographies (jeunes chercheurs et chercheurs confirmés)- Ouvrages collectifs et travaux collaboratifs- Éditions critiques et traductions savantes- Mélanges en l'honneur de chercheurs africains distingués CE QUE NOUS OFFRONS: ✓ Aucun frais de publication✓ Soutien éditorial professionnel✓ Distribution internationale✓ Promotion lors de conférences internationales✓ Engagement à long terme✓ Pratiques éditoriales éthiques SOUMISSION:Envoyez votre manuscrit ou une proposition (3–5 pages) comprenant:1. Résumé du projet2. Chapitre échantillon3. Date d'achèvement estimée Nous accueillons volontiers les demandes préliminaires. CONTACT:Michael GaldaGALDA VERLAGCourriel: michael.galda@galda.comwww.galda-verlag.de DATE LIMITE: Appel ouvert – soumissions continues acceptées Contact Information Michael Galda GALDA VERLAG www.galda-verlag.de Contact Email michael.galda@galda-verlag.de URL https://www.galda-verlag.de

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Fourteen scholars from across the AAP consortium are embarking on a year-long program focused on artificial intelligence and sustainable futures East Lansing, Michigan — Alliance for African Partnership (AAP), a consortium of ten leading African universities, Michigan State University (MSU), and a network of African research institutes, is pleased to announce the sixth cohort of the African Futures Research Leadership Program, a competitive visiting scholar initiative supporting early career researchers from AAP member institutions. This year’s cohort — the largest in the program’s history — will explore the theme Artificial Intelligence in Africa: Transdisciplinary Innovations for Sustainable Futures. Each scholar is paired with mentors from their home institutions and MSU for one year of impactful research, professional development, including curriculum innovation, scholarly and policy writing, grant proposal development, as well as conference attendance. Scholars will engage both virtually and in person with mentors and colleagues across disciplines to co-create research that advances sustainable futures across the continent. “This sixth cohort marks a significant turning point for the African Futures Research Leadership Program,” said Jose Jackson-Malete, co-director of the Alliance for African Partnership. “Welcoming our largest and most interdisciplinary group of scholars to date highlights both the rising demand for collaborative research leadership opportunities and the strength of our partnerships across African institutions. The focus on artificial intelligence and sustainable futures also signals how the program continues to evolve to address emerging global and continental priorities while empowering scholars to lead transformative research in their fields.” This year’s scholars are: Patrick Wafula Wamalwa– Agricultural Engineering, Egerton University Evalyn Wanjiru Mwihia– Veterinary Pathology, Microbiology and Parasitology, Egerton University Florence Ndibuuza– Higher Education, Makerere University Evah Maina– Pharmacy and Health Sciences, United States International University – Africa Keiphe Nani Setlhatlhanyo– Industrial Design and Technology, University of Botswana Bakadzi Moeti– Educational Foundations, Faculty of Education, University of Botswana Thabang Madigoe– Business Management, University of Pretoria Sean Kruger– Economic and Management Sciences, University of Pretoria Sphiwe Skhosana– Natural and Agricultural Sciences, University of Pretoria Daurice Nyirongo– Open, Distance and eLearning (ODeL), Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources Elhadji Bassirou Toure– Mathematics and Computer Science, Université Cheikh Anta Diop Nedson Theonest Kashaija– Water Resources Engineering, University of Dar es Salaam Fochi Amabilis Nwodo– Property Law, University of Nigeria, Nsukka Salimatou Traoré– English, Université Yambo Ouologuem of Bamako The program will begin in February 2026 with virtual collaboration, followed by an in-person residency for nine of the scholars at MSU from August through December 2026, and continued virtual engagement into early 2027. Due to new visa restrictions, five scholars will participate virtually during the entire program. Scholars will receive a small grant for research, teaching, and professional development, including conference participation and publication support, as well as a stipend during their MSU residency along with visa and travel support. AAP aims for this cohort to generate innovative research aligned with AI’s potential to contribute to sustainable development in Africa — from health and education to environment, culture, governance, and entrepreneurship — and to lay the groundwork for long-term academic partnerships and future funding opportunities. For more information, visit the Alliance for African Partnership website. This project is made possible with the philanthropic support of Carnegie Corporation of New York

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