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I am reaching out to share that t<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">he Transnational Asia/Pacific Section of the American Folklore Society is currently seeking submissions for the Saboohi I. Khan Award for
Student Scholarship in Asian and Asian American Folklore with a submission deadline of July 15, 2022. Applicants will be notified of the outcome by August 15. The award recipient is expected to present the award-winning paper at the Section meeting during
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The award aims to mentor graduate and undergraduate students and to foster and encourage scholarly research and publication on Asian and/or Asian American folklore and folklife. The $500 prize winner will be announced at the AFS annual meeting for the best
student paper that contributes to Asian and/or Asian American folklore studies through research and analysis.<o:p> </o:p></p>
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The co-conveners of the Transnational Asia/Pacific Section will form the selection committee, together with additional members, including Dr. Fariha Khan, who sponsors this award. At the time of submission, the applicant must be a registered full-time graduate
or undergraduate student. He or she may be enrolled in any discipline in any U.S. or international academic institution. The work must show compelling prospects for the publication of his or her scholarly work and demonstrate a dedication to research and/or
teaching folklore studies.<o:p> </o:p></p>
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All applications must include a one-page cover letter describing the applicant’s background and current scholarship; a one-page CV; a research paper, double-spaced, 2500–5000 words long; and one letter of recommendation from an academic institution or equivalent.<o:p> </o:p></p>
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Please send all materials via e-mail to: <o:p> </o:p></p>
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fariha@sas.upenn.edu <o:p> </o:p></p>
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Dr. Fariha Khan<o:p> </o:p></p>
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Asian American Studies Program, University of Pennsylvania<o:p> </o:p></p>
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<o:p>Please kindly share this information with anyone who might be interested. </o:p></p>
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<o:p>Thanks,</o:p></p>
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<o:p>Wei</o:p></p>
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