CAS offers funding for Asia-related speakers, conferences, special events, or other projects; there are three tiers of event support, and applicants must indicate in the application which tier they are applying for. See below for a summary of the funding levels.
Proposals may be submitted by faculty members at CU or faculty members at other institutions in conjunction with CU faculty members. A faculty member is eligible to receive only one CAS event grant per academic year, and CAS will only fund one event per day. If you need information about whether there is a conflicting event on a certain date, please contact CAS. Please also note that there is a monthly limit for each funding level; if we reach the limit before your application is received, we may have to provide a lower-tier award or not provide funding at all.
Cost sharing with other units, committees, or programs is encouraged and will strengthen a proposal.
Proposals for larger events requiring greater funding or requests that do not fall within the three categories should be discussed with the Director of CAS before a formal request is submitted.
Please note that if the speaker is not a US Citizen or Permanent Resident of the US, paying an honorarium can be very complex, partly due to complications after September 11th. The procedure varies depending on the speaker’s visa status, but a large amount of information will need to be gathered before the event in order to pay an honorarium. In many cases, it may be easier to pay travel expenses in lieu of an honorarium when inviting an international scholar to present. Please contact CAS if you have questions about inviting an international scholar.
Due to limits on our spending set by our funding agencies, CAS is unable to pay for food (except for Tier 1 events) or alcohol, except in rare cases. We can usually pay for travel expenses, but international airfare requires 30-day preapproval and travelers will be required to comply with the Fly America Act (and use American carriers for the international legs of their travel). We can pay for publicity and printing costs. Please keep these restrictions in mind when preparing your application and contact us if you have any questions.
Summary of Event Categories:
Hosted by CAS (1st Tier)—One event per month; application deadline is October 2 for spring semester and February 5 for fall. CAS handles most planning and logistical responsibilities, but applicant is responsible for additional fundraising and hosting visiting speakers. CAS pays a maximum of $4000 toward honorarium, reception, travel expenses, and advertising.
Sponsored by CAS (2nd Tier)—One event per month; applications are due by the monthly deadline (see below) that falls at least four weeks before event. CAS shares responsibilities with applicant, but handles paperwork for expenses paid by CAS and publicity. CAS pays up to $1500.
Co-sponsored by CAS (3rd Tier)—Up to two events per month; applications are due by the monthly deadline (see below) that falls at least four weeks before event. CAS assists with publicity; all other arrangements are responsibility of applicant. CAS pays up to $800.
2009-10 Monthly Deadlines for Tier 2 and 3 Applications: September 4, October 2, November 6, December 4, February 5, March 5, April 2, May 7.
For all events:
- Applications should include event title, short description of the proposed event, date and venue, relevance to Asian Studies, and tentative budget.
- For each speaker or performer, CV or resume must be enclosed in the application.
- A brief (1 page) report on the result or impact of the event, including the attendance, should be sent to CAS within two weeks following the event.
Download detailed information and application forms:
To apply for funding
from the Center for Asian Studies, send application
to:
