The Graduate Student Conference in African Studies is being held at UIUC on Feb. 28-Mar. 2. Historical and contemporary topics on the economy, society, politics, and culture of Africa and its Diaspora are welcome. Broadly conceived projects on human and technological aspects of energy development and agriculture in Africa are also welcome. Applications are due Jan 31. Applications due Jan. 31.
Entries can be either papers published during the current year or unpublished manuscripts.
Graduate Students are especially urged to submit papers. Deadline is Feb. 2. Dissertation Fellowships offered by the Institute for the Study of World Politics supports young scholars whose work will develop knowledge and understanding essential to the resolution of fundamental international issues. Fellowships are awarded to candidates for the Ph.D. degree who will have completed course work and be conducting dissertation research during 1997-98. Application due Feb. 14.