30th Annual Columbia Graduate Student Conference on East Asia
October 18th and 19th , 2024
Graduate students are cordially invited to submit abstracts for the 30th Annual Columbia Graduate Student Conference on East Asia, to be held at Columbia University on October 18th and 19th , 2024. This two-day conference provides students from institutions around the world with the opportunity to meet and share research with their peers. In addition, participants will gain valuable experience presenting their work through discussion with fellow graduate students and Columbia faculty.
We welcome applications from students engaged in research on all fields in East Asian Studies. While applicants are welcome to anchor their research within specific disciplines such as History, Literature, Cinema, Art History, Religion, Sociology, and others, we particularly encourage projects that transcend national, temporal, and disciplinary boundaries, aiming to investigate how solidarity can be fostered among groups with diverse backgrounds.
Participation
Presenters deliver a talk no longer than 20 minutes based on an academic paper that
summarizes research in progress. Presentations may take three possible forms: a standard
academic research paper, a PowerPoint presentation accompanied by a talk, or a work of
documentary filmmaking. A documentary work should be 20 minutes or less. Those
interested in proposing research in alternative forms are encouraged to reach out to the
committee directly at columbiaealacgradcon@gmail.com.
The committee also encourages applications from pre-arranged panels of three to four
presenters organized around a specific research topic, such as a region, discipline, or
theme. If you are applying as a pre-formed panel, please make sure to include a tentative
title for your panel on the application form. Preference will be given to such applications; we
encourage panels to include participants from multiple institutions.
Deadlines
Applications are due June 16th , 2024. Please fill in the application form here.
Successful applicants will be notified of acceptance in early July 2024.
Final Papers are due September 1st , 2024.
Housing
Housing will be available on an extremely limited basis. We encourage everyone to arrange
their own accommodations in advance. The conference runs from Friday afternoon to late
Saturday evening. Travel and lodging information will be available soon.
Funding
The committee will provide funding to cover travel expenses, but on an extremely limited and
competitive basis. Preference will be given to international travelers. Participants are
strongly encouraged to apply for funding from their home institutions or other sources.
Accessibility
We are committed to holding an accessible conference. Please let us know what
accommodations you require.
Contact Information
Graduate Student Conference on East Asia
Department of East Asian Languages and Cultures
407 Kent Hall, Mail Code 3907
Columbia University
New York, NY 10027
Fax: 212-678-8629
