May 12-14, 2014

Washington, DC, USA

*Organizers*

Center for Advanced Holocaust Studies, United States Holocaust Memorial
Museum

International Tracing Service, Bad Arolsen, Germany

*Call for Papers*

The Center for Advanced Holocaust Studies, United States Holocaust Memorial
Museum and the International Tracing Service invite applications for an
international conference designed to illustrate the broad academic research
potential of the ITS collections. The conference will be held May 12-14,
2014 in Washington, D.C., at the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum.
Participants will present their papers in sessions open to the public and
will also have the opportunity for discussion among the presenters on their
experiences using the ITS archives. Continue reading →

Accepting applications as of September 1
Applications due November 30

The Center awards fellowships to support significant research and
writing about the Holocaust and welcomes proposals from scholars in
all relevant academic disciplines, including history, political
science, literature, Jewish studies, philosophy, religion, sociology,
anthropology, comparative genocide studies, law, and others.

Fellowships in residence are awarded to candidates working on their
dissertations (ABD), postdoctoral researchers, and senior scholars. A
principal focus of the program is to ensure the development of a new
generation of Holocaust scholars. To this end, scholars early in their
careers are especially encouraged to apply. Applicants must be
affiliated with an academic and/or research institution when applying
for a fellowship. Immediate post-docs and faculty between appointments
will also be considered. Continue reading →

JUNE-AUGUST 2014
Applications due October 11

The Center invites proposals from workshop coordinator(s) to conduct
two-week research workshops at the Museum during summer 2014. We
welcome proposals from scholars in all relevant disciplines, including
history, political science, literature, Jewish studies, philosophy,
religion, anthropology, comparative genocide studies, and law.

Summer Research Workshops provide an environment in which groups of
scholars working in closely related areas of study–but with limited
previous face-to-face interaction–can discuss a central research
question or issue; their research methodologies and findings; the
major challenges facing their work; and future cooperative scholarly
ventures. Continue reading →

Eleventh Conference of the International Association of Genocide Scholars, July 17-19, 2014, Winnipeg-Canada

CALL FOR PAPERS

Time, Movement, and Space: Genocide Studies and Indigenous Peoples

2014 marks an important year for Winnipeg and Canada. In this year, the Canadian Museum for Human Rights will open its doors to the general public. Established by Parliament through amendments to the Museums Act on March 13, 2008, which came into force on August 10, 2008, the Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR) is envisioned as a national and international destination – a centre of learning where Canadians and people from around the world can engage in discussion and commit to taking action against hate and oppression. Also in this year, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada will release its final report, after five years of hearings and research into Canada’s history and legacy of the forced assimilation of Indigenous children through residential schools. Continue reading →

PRELIMINARY CALL FOR PAPERS

We use ‘genocide’ and ‘atrocity’– words that overlap and mix – as we reach for an understanding of the full horror of one people’s attempts to eliminate another. Atrocity is an aspect of genocide, and is at the crux of most discussions on the topic, but from what is this sense of atrocity derived? We universally regard genocide as an atrocity, yet why does it persist? The Understanding Atrocities Conference aims to explore, among other things, the relationship between ‘atrocity’ and ‘genocide,’ and how they are interwoven and understood. By approaching the topic of genocidal atrocity within the themes of remembering, representing, and teaching, we hope to engender a discussion across, between, and among the disciplines. Continue reading →

I want to promote this amazing program, which I am a current participant in (2012/3 year). I cannot recommend it enough, and encourage Australian educators at secondary and tertiary levels to apply. The course in Israel, at Yad Vashem, is a fantastic experience. Read on for the current call for scholarship applicants…

Gandel Philanthropy are again awarding scholarships and study grants for a professional development seminar for Holocaust Education in Israel. It is a 17 day, fully funded seminar will happen in 29 December 2013-14 January 2014 and we would like to ensure that we allow as many educators as possible to potentially apply for a scholarship.

We are seeking applications from active and qualified school teachers in Australian day schools throughout the country. Teachers of any subject or discipline can apply as long as they are teaching, or are intending to teach the subject of the Holocaust in the coming year.
We are also seeking applications from those involved in teacher-training in Australia as long as the applicant intends to include Holocaust education in their curriculum. A number of places may also be awarded to outstanding applicants from outside these fields.

This program is a long-term professional program aimed at training a cadre of expert teachers who are active throughout Australia with the main objective to form an active and organized network of Australian educators committed to teaching about the Holocaust and its universal implications, using an interdisciplinary and age-appropriate approach.

For further information, see the Yad Vashem website

We are really keen to provide scholarship opportunities to as many educators as possible as Holocaust Studies is such a vital element of education.