Grand Ballroom Salon G, Philadelphia Marriott Downtown

March 26th, 2010, 7pm-11pm

This year's annual members meeting will be held in Philadelphia in conjunction with the AAS Annual Conference in Chicago. Members are a critical aspect of the continued success of the ACMS, and the annual meeting is a way to extend our many thanks. The evening will include the official members' meeting, poster session, musical performances, and traditional Mongolian food.

The Mongolia Cultural Center (MCC) in Washington, DC will co-organize the post-meeting events for a third year, and we thank them for their continued cooperation in providing public exposure to Mongolian culture.

The meeting and post-meeting activities are open to the public. Hope to see you there!

For questions about the event contact: info@mongoliacenter.org.

SUBMISSION DEADLINE: March 1, 2010
The American Center for Mongolian Studies (ACMS) is organizing a Mongolian Studies poster session and reception to be held on Friday, March 26, 2010 at the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown Hotel (1201 Market Street Philadelphia, PA), in Grand Ballroom Salon G, in conjunction with the ACMS' Annual Meeting.

Posters on any topic related to Mongolia, the Mongolian people or historical subjects related to the Mongols are welcome. Poster presenters are required to appear at the meeting to discuss their work. Posters may be in either English or Mongolian language, and students and scholars from all countries and fields of study are invited to participate in the poster session and reception.

The American Center for Mongolian Studies aims to improve funding and study opportunities for scholars. The following programs offer scholars opportunities to conduct research, study, and gain professional experience in Mongolia.

US-Mongolia Field Research Fellowship Program

The ACMS US-Mongolia Field Research Fellowship Program was initiated in 2006 to foster a new generation of Mongolian Studies scholars by creating an opportunity for field studies early in the careers of both US and Mongolian students. The participants in the program range from advanced undergraduates to pre-doctoral candidacy students.

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ACMS Research Fellowship Program

The ACMS Research Fellowship Program annually supports three fellows to conduct up to 12-months of doctoral dissertation or post-doctoral research in Mongolia on topics in the Social Sciences or Humanities. Natural Science research is not eligible, unless there are clear areas in which the research furthers social, cultural, political, or policy knowledge relevant to Mongolia or the region.

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ACMS Intensive Mongolian Language Program

The ACMS language program comprises 80 lessons. Students are introduced to intermediate to advanced grammar, vocabulary, and conversational usages during the lessons through use of topical categories such greetings, sports, and history.

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ACMS Faculty Research Fellowship

The ACMS is pleased to announce a new fellowship program for faculty members from US colleges and universities. The fellowship offers up to $2500 per faculty member to support travel and research costs for faculty who plan to conduct field research and studies in Mongolia between May and October 2010. Research projects in all fields of study will be considered. The program priority is to support faculty from non-research intensive universities and colleges, especially faculty who are helping guide student research projects or who can show how the experience will enhance their teaching and outreach. The funding is intended to serve as a catalyst and may be used in conjunction with funds from other sources. Funding support is provided by the US State Department Educational and Cultural Affairs Bureau.

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ACMS Internship Program

The American Center for Mongolian Studies (ACMS) offers students numerous opportunities to work as interns. In 2007 the ACMS established its Online Resource Development Intern (ORDI) Program to allow students opportunities to gain greater understanding of Mongolia while at the same time contributing to the collective knowledge of the scholarly community.

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CAORC Multi-Country Research Fellowship 2009 - 2010

The Council of American Overseas Research Centers (CAORC) Multi-Country Fellowship Program supports advanced regional or trans-regional research in the humanities, social sciences, or allied natural sciences for U.S. doctoral candidates and scholars who have already earned their Ph.D. Preference will be given to candidates examining comparative and/or cross-regional research. Applicants are eligible to apply as individuals or in teams.

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The American Center for Mongolian Studies (ACMS) invites researchers and scholars to present public lectures during the ACMS Spring 2010 Speaker Series. If you are planning to visit Mongolia between February and June 2010 to conduct research or study, please contact info@mongoliacenter.org to schedule a date to participate in this public lecture series. The lectures must be conducted in English, and all academic disciplines are welcome. The Speaker Series is a great opportunity for scholars to present their work and for the general public to learn about academic research in Mongolia. Please notify the ACMS at least two weeks prior to your proposed date to speak in order to allow enough time to advertise the lecture. For more information about past lectures, please visit http://www.mongoliacenter.org/ss.