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

October 10, 2026 (Letter of Intent) | December 31, 2026 (Full proposal for invited applicants)

Up to $15,000 per institution for a short-term residency; project duration minimum two weeks.

Supports ASIANetwork member institutions to host residencies by Asian arts or cultural practitioners, fostering immersive, participatory learning about Asia.

--- ## Description This program provides funding for ASIANetwork member institutions to host short-term residencies by experienced practitioners of Asian arts or cultural practices. The goal is to promote immersive, participatory learning experiences that deepen students' understanding of Asia through direct engagement, performance, and active participation. The residencies are designed to move students beyond passive learning, offering opportunities for first-person experiential learning, dialogue, mentoring, and self-reflection. Eligible activities span a wide range of cultural practices, including music, dance, theater, contemplative arts, culinary traditions, traditional medicine, festivals, crafts, agricultural practices, and the integration of contemporary technologies relevant to Asian societies. --- ## Due Dates - October 10, 2026: Letter of Intent (LOI) deadline - December 31, 2026: Full proposal deadline (for invited applicants) --- ## Funding Amount - Each selected institution may receive up to $15,000. - Funding supports a short-term residency of at least two weeks. - Institutions may apply individually or collaboratively. --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be current ASIANetwork institutional members. - The residency must be hosted at an ASIANetwork member campus (or campuses). - The proposed residency should engage curricular, co-curricular, and/or community resources, and be directed by a faculty host. - Residencies may involve an individual practitioner or a small group. --- ## Application Process - Submit a Letter of Intent (LOI) by October 10, 2026. - Invited applicants will be asked to submit a full proposal by December 31, 2026. - Award notifications will be made by mid-January 2027. - Proposals should outline the residency plan, including the practitioner(s) involved, activities, and intended learning outcomes. - Institutions are encouraged to review the [Application Guidelines](https://m.asianetwork.org/programs/embodied-learning-about-asia) for full requirements and examples of funded projects. --- ## Additional Information - The program is designed to make Asia and Asian Americans more visible on campus and to foster inclusive, participatory education. - Activities must emphasize experiential and reflective engagement, complemented by dialogue, mentoring, and scholarly discussion. - Examples of previously funded projects are available on the program website. --- ## External Links - [Program Overview & Guidelines](https://m.asianetwork.org/programs/embodied-learning-about-asia) - [Examples of Awarded Projects](https://m.asianetwork.org/programs/embodied-learning-about-asia/awarded-projects/) - [ASIANetwork Home](https://asianetwork.org) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Role | Email | |----------------|-----------------|--------------------------------------------------------| | Chris Herrick | Program Director| [chrisherrick@muhlenberg.edu](mailto:chrisherrick@muhlenberg.edu) | [Contact ASIANetwork](https://asianetwork.org/contact-us/) for general inquiries.

Embodied Learning About Asia Program

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