Graduate Fellowship in South Asian Studies, University of Washington, for 2010-2011 (disciplinary area open)

The South Asia Center at the University of Washington announces, with pleasure, the competition for the Frank F. Conlon Fellowship in South Asian Studies. We invite applications from graduate students in all disciplines who are engaged in the study of South Asia and who will be enrolled at the University of Washington during the 2010-2011 academic year. The award will be based on academic merit and financial need.

Professor Emeritus Frank F. Conlon taught history, international studies and comparative religion at the University of Washington from 1968 to 2002. An acknowledged authority in the field of South Asian history, Professor Conlon’s book, _A caste in a changing world : the Chitrapur Saraswat Brahmans, 1700-1935_, has won critical acclaim. Professor Conlon was the Director of the South Asia Center at UW for 12 years and played a key role in establishing the South Asia MA degree and the undergraduate South Asia track at the Jackson School of International Studies. Professor Conlon is a founding member and editor of the online discussion group H-ASIA. He was formerly the President of H-Net and is well known in his continuing volunteer work as an editor for H-ASIA, the interdisciplinary Asian Studies discussion list which he co-founded in 1994. Professor Conlon continues to have  an active research agenda and is working on multiple projects including bringing the story of the Chitrapur Saraswat’s to the present and a history of Bombay.

The Frank F. Conlon Endowed Fellowship in South Asian Studies honors Professor Conlon’s contributions as a memorable teacher, who linked the everyday details of the lives of South Asians to a broad idea of
“civilization” as a dynamic and changing phenomenon that shapes human lives and is shaped by human agency and as a devoted educator, who inspired his students to appreciate their learning about the history and culture of this vital area of the world, both for its inherent importance and as a mirror to a better understanding of their own culture and human legacies. The fellowship is funded by generous donations from Ann and the late Harry Pryde, Marc H.Pryde, Natalie A. Pryde, and Frank and Joan Conlon.

Application Procedures: There are two methods to apply for the Conlon Fellowship.

International students are encouraged to apply. Since they are not eligible for the FLAS they must follow the second method. We note that the Financial Aid application form is the same for U.S. citizens and International students.

1) Obtain a Foreign Language and Area Studies (FLAS) application at http://jsis.washington.edu/advise/flas/application.shtml and check “Conlon Fellowship” on page 2. Submit all materials to the Jackson School Student Services Office as directed on the form.

OR

2) Fill out the survey at https://catalysttools.washington.edu/webq/survey/snodgras/54703 and send
transcripts and letters of recommendation to: Conlon Fellowship, South Asia Center, Box 353650, University of Washington, Seattle, WA 98195. All materials must be postmarked by Feb. 12, 2010.

Applicants for the Conlon fellowship must qualify for financial aid in the 2010-2011 academic year. Applicants who have not yet applied for aid must submit their Financial Aid application (http://www.washington.edu/students/osfa/) before completing the Conlon fellowship application.

Application Deadline: February 12, 2010

One fellowship of $6,000 will be awarded in the 2010-2011 academic year.

Applicants will be notified of committee decision in April, 2010.

Contact:
Keith Snodgrass
Associate Director and Outreach Coordinator
South Asia Center, Box 353650
Henry M. Jackson School of International Studies
University of Washington
Seattle, WA 98195-3650
w: http://jsis.washington.edu/soasia/
p:206.543.4800
f: 206.685.0668
e: snodgras@uw.edu