All materials must be received no later than June 1, 2022.
SPA2021 conference
Over 250 delegates attended the Society’s first fully virtual conference. Read more about the event and see videos of some of the sessions.
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Society for Psychological Anthropology
Welcome to the Society for Psychological Anthropology (SPA) – A subsection of the American Anthropological Association (AAA). We are a broad, multidisciplinary organization of individuals interested in cultural, psychological, and social interrelations at all levels.
Latest News from SPA
In this section you can read the latest news about our publications, funding opportunities and awards.
President’s Statement on Recent Events
The events of the past two weeks have turned a spotlight on the pervasive racism and intolerance in our country, and on attitudes and practices that have been the shame of our nation for centuries. The murder of George Floyd and the violent suppression of peaceful protest are just the latest enactments of malignant white supremacy and the culture of violence and domination that undergird daily life in America. We at the Society for Psychological Anthropology stand together with the victims of racist hate and police brutality and with our colleagues, friends, and neighbors who endure the corrosive racism of everyday life in our country (…)
Black Lives Matter. Rebecca J. Lester, President Society for Psychological Anthropology June 6, 2020
Latest Publications From SPA Book series
ISBN: 0230605389
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Society for Psychological Anthropology
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EAJS Publications
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Toshiba International Foundation Fellowships
The application period for the 2022/23 Toshiba International Foundation Fellowships has also started. For more information click here.
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EAJS Workshop for Doctoral Students
The application period for the 18th EAJS Workshop for Doctoral Students has started. For more information click here.
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TIFO 30th Anniversary
The Toshiba International Foundation (TIFO) marked the 30th anniversary of its establishment on April 11, 2019. On this occasion, TIFO intends to celebrate the invaluable network of people and its partnerships with distinguished organizations worldwide in the field of Japanese Studies which was built up over the last three decades.
As part of its global network, TIFO has established a strong and sustainable relationship with the European Association of Japanese Studies, built on mutual trust, and aimed at promoting and supporting the next generations of scholars in Japanese Studies.
In celebration of this event, the president of the EAJS, Andrej Bekeš, recorded a congratulatory message (link) in which he thanked the foundation for the ongoing cooperation.
On November 26, 2019, the three winners of the TIFO Essay Contest have been invited to Japan to introduce their papers and answer the questions of the audience.
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TIFO 30th Anniversary Essay Contest
TIFO 30th Anniversary Essay Contest as part of the ’30-year Milestone Summit in Tokyo Project’
The Toshiba International Foundation (TIFO) marked the 30th anniversary of its establishment on April 11, 2019. On this occasion, TIFO intends to celebrate the invaluable network of people and its partnerships with distinguished organizations worldwide in the field of Japanese studies which was built up over the last three decades.
As part of its global network, TIFO has established a strong and sustainable relationship with the European Association of Japanese Studies, built on mutual trust, and aimed at promoting and supporting the next generations of scholars in Japanese studies.
In the context of the ’30-year Milestone Summit in Tokyo Project’, TIFO has invited contributions to an essay contest in 2019. Below please find the names of the essay contest winners as well as their contributions.
Results of the Contest
The Top 3 winners are (in alphabetical order):
Dr. Ioannis GAITANIDIS (Chiba University) (click here for the essay)
Eiko HONDA (University of Oxford) (click here for the essay)
Dr. Aike Peter ROTS (University of Oslo) (click here for the essay)The winners in places 4-10 are (in alphabetical order):
Dr. Michael FACIUS (University College of London) (click here for the essay)
Aya HINO (Ca’Foscari University of Venice, Heidelberg University) (click here for the essay)
Dr. Radu Alexandru LECA (Heidelberg University) (click here for the essay)
Dr. Bernhard LEITNER (University of Vienna) (click here for the essay)
Niklas SÖDERMAN (Tallin University) (click here for the essay)
Sarah STARK (Gent University) (click here for the essay)
Dr. Takahiro YAMAMOTO (Heidelberg University) (click here for the essay) -
15th EAJS Workshop for Doctoral Students in Cork, Ireland
The 15th EAJS Doctoral Studies Workshop in took place 20-23 August 2019 at the University College Cork, Ireland. The EJAS received applications from 43 eligible students from all parts of Europe.
The EAJS Workshops for Doctoral Students aim to create a European multidisciplinary network of advanced graduate students and senior scholars in Japanese Studies. The informal environment of the workshop provides a unique opportunity for participants to work together intensively to enhance individual projects and engage in in-depth discussions of common themes and methods. Through presentations and focused sessions, students give and receive critical feedback on dissertation projects, fieldwork plans and preliminary results. Students will be asked to read the work of their peers and prepare for workshop presentations linking their own work to the broader international Japanese Studies field. Students will also get extensive opportunity to discuss their projects with a senior scholar in their respective field.
Workshop Schedule
Report by Organizer
Report by Ph.D. Students
