The organizers of the conference, “The Early Modern Medieval: Reconstructing Japanese Pasts,” are pleased to announce that we have secured funding for graduate students and advanced undergraduate students to travel to Ann Arbor, Michigan, and participate in the conference, to be held October 7 – 8, 2011.

Recipients of this award will be reimbursed up to $1000 for travel and lodging expenses. Student participants are invited to attend all panels, source workshops, discussions, and receptions.

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis beginning August 1. Final application deadline is September 1, 2011.

Interested students should send the following application materials to Peter Shapinsky, pshap2@uis.edu. Please include:

1. One-page C.V. or résumé with full contact information
2. 250-word statement that explains how the theme of the conference fits in with your work
3. A short paragraph from your advisor that endorses the your interest in the conference.