Call for Applications: EACS Autumn School “字 and the Search for Universalism”
We invite applications from advanced Master students, early-stage PhD candidates as well as junior researchers working on the long history of the Chinese script and the “sinographic sphere” — without confining the sphere to a specific era. Drawing inspiration from a growing literature on the Sinograph’s relationship to languages other than Chinese and technologies, this Autumn School explores the global history of universalisms surrounding the Sinograph.
For more details, see here.
In order to apply for participation, please send the following information to project-eacs2025@fau.de before July 27th, 2025:
- Letter of motivation specifying your interest for taking part in the EACS Autumn School. You are welcome to briefly describe the projects you are currently working on.
- Up-to-date CV
- EACS membership. Although not strictly required, priority will be given to members during the selection process.
Successful applicants will be notified August 1st, sample chapters are due one month ahead of the Autumn School.
The organizers will provide hotel accommodation, coffee breaks, and lunches. Participants are responsible for their own travel expenses.
Confirmed Speakers
- Professor Zev Handel (University of Washington)
- Professor Joshua Fogel (York University)
- Professor Uluğ Kuzuoğlu (Washington University)
- Professor Yurong Zhong (Toronto University)
Organizers
- Professor Andrea Bréard (FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg)
- Professor Michael Höckelmann (FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg)