AAS Northeast Asia Council (NEAC) Distinguished Speakers Bureau
The AAS NEAC Distinguished Speakers Bureau enables colleges to host top Northeast Asia scholars for public lectures and academic engagement, funded by the Association for Asian Studies.
Funder: Association for Asian Studies
Due Dates: Rolling (applications accepted year-round, subject to fund availability)
Funding Amounts: $500 honorarium for virtual events; in-person events may also request travel and limited local costs (case-by-case, pending funds).
Summary: Enables U.S. (and Canadian, for Korea topics) colleges to host a distinguished Northeast Asia scholar for a public lecture and campus engagement.
Key Information: Institutions may receive support only once every three years; funds are limited and awarded on a rolling basis.
Description
The AAS Northeast Asia Council (NEAC) Distinguished Speakers Bureau provides funding for American (and Canadian, for Korea speakers) colleges and universities—especially those with limited East Asia programming—to host a leading scholar for a public lecture, classroom engagement, and faculty/student interaction. The initiative aims to foster deeper understanding of Northeast Asia by connecting academic communities with experts in Japanese and Korean studies, either virtually or in-person.
