Daily Archives: August 17, 2020

MAA News – From the Executive Director

I know that all of our members are facing serious challenges right now: transitioning to on-line learning or teaching; dealing with health issues, job insecurity, or financial precarity; trying to balance WFH with kids’ schooling; worrying about loved ones and … Continue reading

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MAA News – Schallek Fellow’s Report

Maj-Britt Frenze 2019-2020 Schallek Fellow The Schallek Fellowship gave me tremendous support during my final year of doctoral study as I finished my dissertation and graduated in May of 2020. During the 2019-2020 academic year, I used the funds provided … Continue reading

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MAA News – Upcoming Deadlines

The Medieval Academy of America invites applications for the following grants. Please note that applicants must be members in good standing as of September 15 in order to be eligible for Medieval Academy awards. Schallek Fellowship The Schallek Fellowship provides … Continue reading

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MAA News – New Grant Program for Graduate Students

The Graduate Student Committee of the Medieval Academy of America is pleased to announce a new, one-time grant program: the MAA-GSC New Horizons Graduate Student Research Grant. The MAA-GSC is calling for applications for grants of up to $500 to … Continue reading

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MAA News – Call for Prize Submissions

The Medieval Academy of America invites submissions for the following prizes to be awarded at the 2021 MAA Annual Meeting (University of Indiana at Bloomington, 15-18 April). Submission instructions vary, but all dossiers must complete by 15 October 2020. PLEASE … Continue reading

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MAA News – Call for CARA Awards Nominations

Kindrick-CARA Award for Outstanding Service to Medieval Studies The Robert L. Kindrick-CARA Award for Outstanding Service to Medieval Studies recognizes Medieval Academy members who have provided leadership in developing, organizing, promoting, and sponsoring medieval studies through the extensive administrative work … Continue reading

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MAA News – Good News from our Members

The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) has just awarded a $100,000 National Leadership in Libraries grant to Digital Scriptorium  to plan a technical redesign of the Digital Scriptorium data model. The one-year planning process will be spearheaded by … Continue reading

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