2011 North American Hindu Studies Graduate Student Conference, Toronto

[christoph.emmrich at UTORONTO.CA]

The Department and Centre for the Study of Religion at the University
of Toronto Is Pleased to Present

A Call for Papers

The 2011 North American Hindu Studies Graduate Student Conference
September 30th to October 1st, 2011

The Department and Centre for the Study of Religion at the University
of Toronto invites paper proposals for its Hindu Studies Graduate
Conference. Proposals are welcomed from graduate students engaged in
original research in any field related to the study of Hindu
traditions (religion, philosophy, anthropology, history, art history,
linguistics, sociology, South Asian or diasporic studies, women and
gender studies, political science, etc.). This conference will offer a
congenial platform for graduate students to present, discuss, and
receive feedback on their work from both peers and faculty in related
disciplines. Presentations should be limited to twenty minutes.
Proposals may be submitted individually or in panels of three or four.

FUNDING
The conference organizers hope to be able to cover the costs of
lodging and food for paper presenters at the conference. However,
presenters should seek funding from their home institutions to cover
travel costs.

DEADLINES AND SUBMISSION INFORMATION
Proposals of no more than 300 words should be submitted, along with
contact information, paper title, panel title (if applicable), and
university affiliation, by Monday, March 1st, 2011. Panel proposals
should be accompanied by a brief panel abstract of no more than 250
words. Successful applicants will be notified by March 11th, 2011.
Proposals and queries should be sent to
hindustudiesgradconference at gmail.com.

Posted for Eric Steinschneider by Christoph Emmrich.

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Christoph Emmrich
Assistant Professor, Buddhist Studies
Coordinator, Numata Program
University of Toronto, UTM

http://www.religion.utoronto.ca/people/faculty/christoph-emmrich

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