AAS Northeast Asia Council (NEAC) Distinguished Speakers Bureau
Funds U.S. and Canadian colleges to host expert scholars for lectures and engagement, enhancing education and outreach on Japan and Korea through direct campus interaction.
Funder: Association for Asian Studies (https://www.asianstudies.org)
Due Dates: Rolling (applications accepted year-round; funds available for Jan 1–June 30, 2026 visits)
Funding Amounts: $500 honorarium per speaker (virtual); additional travel/accommodation support possible for in-person visits; one award per institution every 3 years
Summary: Supports U.S. (and Canadian, for Korea) colleges in hosting distinguished East Asia scholars for public lectures and campus engagement to strengthen East Asia–related education and outreach.
Key Information: Limited funds for Japan speakers; funds available for Korea speakers for Jan–June 2026.
Description
The AAS Northeast Asia Council (NEAC) Distinguished Speakers Bureau provides funding for American (and, for Korean studies, Canadian) colleges and universities—especially those with limited or developing East Asia programs—to host distinguished scholars of Japan or Korea for public lectures, classroom visits, and campus engagement. The program is designed to foster greater understanding of East Asian topics by facilitating direct interaction between leading experts and campus communities, with the aim of strengthening East Asia–related education and public engagement.
