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 Archival Education and Research Institute (AERI) 2013 University of Texas at Austin Monday June 17 to Friday June 21, 2013 The fifth annual Archival Education and Research Institute (AERI) was held on June 17-21, 2013 at the University of Texas at Austin. The Building the Future of Archival Education and Research project represents an unprecedented and exciting collaboration among the leading archival education programs in the U.S. to train and support future archival faculty. The Institutes, which began in 2009, are funded by two four-year grants from the Institute of Museum and Library Services - Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program. Our goal is to stimulate the growth of a new generation of academics in archival education who are versed in contemporary issues and knowledgeable about the work being conducted by colleagues. The initiative seeks to nurture and promote the state of the art in scholarship in Archival Studies, as well as to encourage curricular and pedagogical innovation and research collaboration in archival education across the U.S. and worldwide. AERI 2013 included presentations, posters, and workshops on current research, methodological approaches, and curriculum development. In addition, mentoring opportunities were offered throughout the week. Application InformationThe Institute accepted applications from undergraduate, graduate, doctoral students, recent doctoral graduates, incoming doctoral students, and faculty undertaking education, research, and teaching activities relating to Archival Studies, in U.S. and international institutions. In addition to the Institute application, doctoral students and untenured faculty enrolled in U.S. institutions, are encouraged to apply for scholarships to help defray registration and travel costs. Due to space limitations, application does not guarantee admission, and application forms received after February 3, 2013 may not be accepted. Application for Doctoral Student Proposals are no longer being accepted. Deadline for submission was February 3, 2013. Applications for Faculty Participants are no longer being accepted. Deadline for submission was February 3, 2013. Applications for the Emerging Archival Scholars Program are no longer being accepted. This is a scholarship program for minority students at the undergraduate and graduate levels to consider undertaking doctoral education focusing in Archival Studies. Up to 12 Emerging Archival Scholars will be selected and awarded a scholarship that will cover round-trip travel, accommodation, and most meals to attend AERI 2013 at the University of Texas at Austin from 17-21 June 2013. Deadline for submission was April 8, 2013. Navigate the AERI 2013 Website
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