The ACCS Board invites scholars affiliated with the AISSR to submit proposals for activities in 2024. “Activities” are events organised by the applicant(s). Such activities may include but are not limited to:

• a workshop or conference
• a masterclass or (methodological) training
• an excursion
• a societal outreach activity
• a lecture

Criteria for eligibility are: 

• Thematical fit within the ACCS
• Involvement of at least one scholar affiliated with the AISSR in the organization of the activity. 
• Maximum €2000 from ACCS budget per proposal

Organising teams may include people from other institutes and faculties, other universities, or non-academic organisations. Activities may be open to selected participants only, or to a broader audience. Co-financing by other institutions is encouraged. 

Please note that all funds must be spent by December 15^th.

We also ask grant holders, in return for ACCS support, to contribute to the ACCS webpage in a small way as part of their proposed project/activity. This can be in the form of:

• Writing a short blog style article
• Making a video/podcast clip
• Being available for an interview with program manager, either in-person or via e-mail

The total ACCS budget for this call is 10.000 euros. 

Selection critera

• Appeal of the activity to members of all AISSR departments (sociology, anthropology, GPIO, and political science) 
• Activities with an interdisciplinary and innovative approach
• Appeal of the activity to staff at different levels of seniority
• Collaboration with other faculties or organisations

Please submit your proposal by 16 March, to ACCS program manager a.e.wang@uva.nl. Proposals should be 1-2 pages long and include:

- a description of the activity of approx. Half a page (including purpose and targeted audience) 

- a workplan for the organization of the activity (i.e. an overview of who does what - please note that we expect applicants to take primary responsibility for organization)

- a budget which specifies the expected costs (max half a page)

- your preference for when the activity should take place (if any)

We expect to reach a decision by mid April.