WHA World Scholar Travel Fund (for scholars and teachers primarily outside of North America)

The WHA provides limited funding for travel fellowships for academics, teachers, and graduate students who have been accepted to present in its Annual Conference, but are unable to secure funding to do so. The WHA World Scholar Travel Fellowship may consist of (all or part) of a round-trip air fare ticket arranged by the WHA, accommodation at the conference, conference registration, and a modest per diem. Priority is given to conferees residing outside of North America who do not have travel funding from their home institutions. All possible attempts at securing other funding should be made prior to applying for the fellowship. Selection for the fellowship is based on: 1) acceptance by the Conference Program Committee of an individual paper, whether or not part of an organized panel, or a poster for the poster session; or as a member of an organized roundtable; 2) the submission of a CV of applicant; 3) a clear and detailed statement of economic need. No person who has received a travel fellowship in a previous year may apply for another fellowship. Applicants must be willing to apply for and finance their own visas to the conference site. Fellowships are awarded by a selection committee appointed by the WHA President.

Applications, which should be submitted directly to the Executive Secretariat (thewha@hawaii.edu), are due by April 15th of the conference year.

 

Conference Registration Fee Waivers

The World History Association recognizes economic hardship for some in our community by offering a limited number of partial or full registration waivers each year for those in economic need. To qualify, an applicant should be a member of the WHA and not have received a waiver in the past. Those requesting a partial or full registration fee waiver should send a request to the WHA Executive Secretariat (thewha@hawaii.edu) with the following subject line: Conference Fee Waiver Application (FAMILY NAME, First Name).

In the email, please include 1) your name and contact details, 2) professional affiliation (if any), 3) recent activities in the field of world history, 4) a clear statement of financial need, 5) why you have particular interest in attending this year's annual conference, and 6)whether or not you will be presenting/assisting with the conference. Please note that the fee waiver, if granted, does not apply to other costs associated with the conference, including additional meals, transportation and accommodation. All requests should be received by April 15th, of the conference year.

 

For additional information please contact:

World History Association
2530 Dole Street, A203
Honolulu, HI 96822
808-956-7688

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