[ASIANetwork](https://asianetwork.org)

August 1, 2026 (Application deadline for 2026–2027 Academic Year)

$2,000 per award; up to five awards annually; funds cover travel, lodging, meals, and at least $500 honorarium.

Supports U.S. institutions to host ASIANetwork scholars for campus events, fostering engagement with Asian studies.

--- ## Description The ASIANetwork Speakers Bureau program enables educational institutions in the United States to bring distinguished scholars in Asian studies to their campuses. These peer-nominated experts cover a wide range of topics including Asian history, languages, cultures, arts, societies, and contemporary issues. Through lectures, symposia, classroom visits, and other events, the program aims to deepen understanding of Asia, encourage academic exchange, and enrich campus life by connecting students and faculty with leading voices in Asian studies. --- ## Due Dates - August 1, 2026: Application deadline for the 2026–2027 Academic Year Notification of grant awards is expected by September 1, 2026. Host institutions will receive funds in late October 2026 and are expected to host their speaker between September 2026 and May 2027. A post-visit report is due one month after the event. --- ## Funding Amount - Each awarded institution receives $2,000 to support bringing an ASIANetwork Speaker to campus. - Up to five awards are made annually. - Funds are used for the speaker’s travel, lodging, meals, and a minimum $500 honorarium. - The grant is intended to cover all expenses so that the speaker does not incur costs related to participation. --- ## Eligibility - Both ASIANetwork member and non-member institutions in the United States are eligible to apply. - Community colleges, or institutions collaborating with community colleges, are especially encouraged to apply. - Host institutions must be able to provide a copy of IRS non-profit certification upon request. --- ## Application Process - Submit an application by August 1, 2026, through the [ASIANetwork Speakers Bureau program page](https://m.asianetwork.org/programs/speakers-bureau). - If selected, institutions will be notified by September 1, 2026. - After notification, institutions must submit IRS non-profit certification by September 15, 2026. - Award checks will be distributed in late October 2026. - Institutions are responsible for selecting, inviting, and hosting a speaker from the [current Speakers List](https://m.asianetwork.org/programs/speakers-bureau/speakers-list/). - A brief report with photos or video and attendee responses is required within one month after the speaker’s visit. --- ## Additional Information - The program is designed to foster direct engagement between students and experts, ideally including classroom interaction in addition to public talks. - Speakers’ fields include literature, environmental studies, economics, sociology, anthropology, media arts, history, political science, biology, and more. - See the [2025–26 Speakers List](https://m.asianetwork.org/programs/speakers-bureau/speakers-list/) for current participating scholars and their topics. - The program is supported in part by the Ohio State University’s East Asian Studies Center. --- ## External Links - [Program Overview and Application Instructions](https://m.asianetwork.org/programs/speakers-bureau) - [Current Speakers List](https://m.asianetwork.org/programs/speakers-bureau/speakers-list/) - [ASIANetwork Home](https://asianetwork.org) - [Contact ASIANetwork](https://asianetwork.org/contact-us/) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Role/Area | Email | |---------------------|--------------------------|-----------------------------------------| | Dr. Gwendolyn Gillson | Director, Speakers Bureau | [gwendolyn.gillson@ic.edu](mailto:gwendolyn.gillson@ic.edu) | | Dan Choffnes | Executive Director | [execdir@asianetwork.org](mailto:execdir@asianetwork.org) | For general inquiries, use the [ASIANetwork contact form](https://asianetwork.org/contact-us/).

ASIANetwork Speakers Bureau

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