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28 Nov

*Post Doctoral Fellowship*

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American School of Prehistoric Research Junior Fellowship The American School of Prehistoric Research (ASPR), which supports research and education in Old World prehistory, is pleased to announce ASPR Junior Fellowships: postdoctoral research fellowships at Harvard University for recent PhDs who are pursuing independent research on Old World prehistory. Eligible candidates can be of any nationality but must be at an early stage of their scholarly career doing research that focuses on Old World prehistory.

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22 Nov

*Article Publication*- An exploration of potential raw materials for prehistoric pottery production in the Tao River Valley, Gansu Province, China.

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Northwest China is known for its Majiayao-style Neolithic painted pottery which has received much praise for its high level of craftsmanship, yet its chain of production, in particular the step of raw material selection, is still poorly understood. To fill this lacuna, the present study explores the raw materials used in producing these wares from a geological and technological perspective.

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01 Nov

NYU ISAW Seeking Applications for PhD Fellowships

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The PhD Program in the Ancient World at New York University’s Institute for the Ancient World is currently accepting applications.

About ISAW's PhD Program:

Encompassing the ancient world from the western Mediterranean to East Asia, from the Neolithic to the early Medieval period, the Institute for the Study of the Ancient World is focused on creating a new generation of scholars whose work crosses over the disciplinary boundaries of traditional departments.

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16 Sep

Peking University Boya Postdoctoral Fellowship Call for Applications 2023

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Founded in 1898, Peking University was initially named as the Imperial University of Peking, whose establishment marked the threshold of modern Chinese higher education. Now with a community of over 40, 000 students, faculty members and staff from a variety of cultural backgrounds, Peking University has become a vibrant and internationalized institution in promoting teaching and academic studies.

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07 Sep

PhD Funding Opportunity: The Robert H. N. Ho Family Foundation Buddhism Public Scholars Fellowships

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The Robert H. N. Ho Family Foundation Buddhism Public Scholars Fellowships in Buddhist Studies places recent recipients of the PhD in professional positions at host institutions (museums, libraries, and publications) that present and interpret knowledge of Buddhist traditions. The selected Buddhism Public Scholars will use their academic knowledge and professional expertise to bolster the capacity of host institutions in the area of Buddhist art and thought in any tradition and location where Buddhism is practiced.

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22 Aug

Call for papers: Panel Presentation Application for CIHA 2024

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Lia Wei, Estelle Bauer (both from National Institute for Oriental Languages and Civilizations, Paris), and Shao-Lan Hertel (Director of the East Asian Art Museum in Cologne) are proposing a panel on East Asian visual and material culture at the next Congrès International d'Histoire de l'Art held in Lyon, June 2024. If you are interested in participating as speaker in this panel, please see the information below. Please noted that the submission deadline is 15 September 2023 (a bit of flexibility might be allowed).

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07 Aug

Archaeomaterial Studies in East Asia (sign up now!)

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The 8th Symposium of Archaeomaterial Studies (SAS) series, a hybrid conference on Archaeomaterial Studies in East Asia, is taking place on August 11-13, 2023. The conference aims to gather global researchers to discuss the latest developments in material remains from East Asia, gain insights into technology, trade, and social development, and advance archaeological research methods and theoretical approaches.

We are pleased to offer free online attendance to all, whether presenting or not. Everyone is welcome, regardless of their SEAA membership status.

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