Call for Participation – Digital Medieval Studies Institute (DMSI) 2023

1. Call for Participation:

Digital Medieval Studies Institute (DMSI) 2023

Call for participation

In cooperation with  NYU Abu Dhabi and NYU DC, the Medieval Academy of America will sponsor a one-day, pre-conference workshop in digital scholarly methods before their annual meeting in February 2023 (https://www.medievalacademy.org/page/2023AnnualMeeting). The event is tailored especially to medievalists, their sources and their scholarly concerns and will feature established approaches in digital medieval studies.

There are two ways to participate in DMSI 2023.

First, five separate day-long workshops will be offered accompanied by two sessions of lightning talks.

Second, participants can give a short presentation (lightning talk) about any project in digital medieval studies they have been involved in; the topic of a short presentation does not have to be the same as the workshop in which the participant enrolls. Participants will be able to present a lightning talk only if they are accepted to attend the full-day workshop.

All may apply, but preference will be given to applicants who illustrate the ability to apply what they have learned in their research, teaching, or professional practice.  A maximum of 8-10 participants will be accepted into each workshop. It will only be possible to enroll in one workshop. We are offering a small bursary for five participants (one per class) to waive the $100 participation fee; the bursary is needs-based.

To apply, please fill out the DMSI 2023 application form, which will require the following:

1. Contact information

   1. preferred email

   2. first name

   3. last name

   4. current affiliation (if applicable, if currently unaffiliated, please include hometown)

   5. mailing address

   6. preferred phone number

2. A 2 paragraph statement of interest indicating three workshops they would like to attend (in order of preference), and explaining how they intend to apply what they will learn during the day’s workshop.

3.  A short CV (1 page maximum).

4. Optional: If the applicant would like to deliver a short presentation (lightning talk), the application should be accompanied by a 200 word abstract of the potential topic. These proposals will be competitive and peer reviewed.

5. Optional: If they would like to apply for a bursary, and a brief, 1-2 sentence indication of financial need (no documentation, please).

All registered participants will be charged a fee of $100 to participate in DMSI 2023. Those accepted to the workshop should register by December 1, 2022 to ensure their space at the workshop;  any places not claimed by accepted participants by this date will then be made available to applicants on the waiting list.

Applications are due by October 15, 2022; Decisions will be announced by November 1, 2022.

Please note that the cost of lodging is not covered in the institute fee, and individuals arriving to the D.C. area early for DMSI should be prepared to make arrangements for accommodations accordingly. A block of rooms has been set aside at the conference hotel at the MAA 2023 rate for DMSI participants.