Charge: The International Connections Committee fosters attention to the worldwide scope of scholarship in religion and the international composition of the Academy’s membership. To fulfill its charge, the committee sponsors special programs, communicates with scholars abroad, and extends hospitality to international attendees at the annual meeting. The ICC’s signature program is the Collaborative International Grant competition, for which ICC members evaluate proposals and serve as the grants jury.
Composition: Up to six members.
Term of Service: Four years, non-renewable.
Meetings Schedule:
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One in-person meeting at the Annual Meetings in November.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Members of the International Connections Committee are expected to participate in the following:
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Collaborative International Research Grant Program.
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International Members’ Reception at the Annual Meeting – A reception for international members of the AAR. Winners of the Collaborative International Research Grants are honored. By invitation only.
Timeline of Activities:
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Collaborative International Research Grant applications are reviewed early October through mid-November. Recipients are selected during the ICC’s meeting at the Annual Meetings in November.
Information for International Members
Collaborative International Research Grants
New Members Guide to the 2017 Annual Meetings, Boston (International members section)