AAS Northeast Asia Council (NEAC) Distinguished Speakers Bureau
AAS Northeast Asia Council (NEAC) Distinguished Speakers Bureau supports U.S. colleges and universities in hosting Japan and Korea scholars for lectures and exchanges that connect scholarship with campus communities.
Funder: Association for Asian Studies
Due Dates: December 31, 2026 (Final deadline—Japan and Korea speakers)
Funding Amounts: Support for distinguished scholar campus visits
Summary: Supports U.S. colleges and universities in hosting distinguished Japan and Korea scholars for public lectures and campus exchanges.
Key Information: Applications are solicited from American colleges and universities, especially those without well-established East Asia programs.
Description
The Distinguished Speakers Bureau is run by the Northeast Asia Council (NEAC) of the Association for Asian Studies. It supports visits by distinguished scholars to American colleges and universities, with particular attention to campuses where programs on East Asia are not well established. The bureau includes both Japan and Korea speakers.
Visits combine a public lecture with opportunities for the scholar to meet teachers and students and, potentially, visit classes. This format connects distinguished scholarship with the campus community through both public presentations and direct engagement in teaching settings, rather than supporting a standalone lecture alone.
