Publications.
Dr. Kerri Anne Garrard’s article titled ‘Finding a way in for interculturality: Analysing history teachers’ conceptualisations at the secondary school level’ has been published in Discourse: Studies in the Cultural Politics of Education. You can read it in full here.
Professor David Lowe reflected on how future historians will write about 2020 and the impacts that historians can have on current policy-making in an interview with this.
Events.
The History Council of Victoria’s annual lecture will take place on Thursday 8th October. Titled Futures Past and Possible: Histories of and for Tomorrow, this lecture will be presented by environmental historian and historian of science Ruth Morgan. You can find more information about the lecture and registration details here. 
The 2020 program for the Word For Word Festival has launched. Professor David McCooey will chair an event titled Hidden Illness. Speakers on this panel include Jacinta Parsons, Karen Hitchcock and Astrid Edwards.
Public Lectures.
Professor Klaus Neumann has given a public lecture at the StadtMuseum Pirna, Germany. Titled, ‘Flucht und Vertreibung in historischer Perspektive’, you can find the transcript of the lecture here.
Database Trial.
The Deakin Library is currently running a trial of the Gale Archives of Gender and Sexuality.
You can access the databases until Tuesday 20 October:
If you have any feedback about the value of the content and/or the ease of use of the database, please send it to Brad Adams: b.adams@deakin.edu.au
Australian Policy and History Update.
In APH’s recent author Q&A, Jimmy Yan interviewed Terry Irvine about his recent biography, The fatal lure of politics: The life and thought of Vere Gordon Childe.
CHRG Seminar Series.
The CHRG trimester two seminar series has now come to an end. Thank you to all those who were able to attend, and a big thank you to all of our trimester two presenters: Filip Slaveski, Henry Reese, Andrea Witcomb, Gwyn McClelland, Hirokazu Matsui, Gabrielle Wolf, Tony Joel, Niro Kandasamy, Mia Martin Hobbs and Greg Burgess.
We look forward to recommencing the seminar series in 2021!
Funding Opportunities.
Patrick-Jean Guay has identified funding opportunities that could be of interest to CHRG members. Patrick has requested to be notified (via the Faculty Research mailbox artsed-research-grants@deakin.edu.au) and via the completion of the Faculty on-line NOIS form (https://deakinuniversity-vcjls.formstack.com/forms/nois) if anyone is interested in applying to any of those opportunities. If you need any further assistance, please contact Patrick (patrick.guay@deakin.edu.au )
Canadian studies postdoctoral fellowships
International Council for Canadian Studies | Conseil International d’Études Canadiennes
These enable visits to a Canadian or foreign university with a Canadian studies programmefor a teaching or research fellowship. The grant is worth CAD 2,500 per month over one to three months, plus the cost of a return airline ticket.
Closing date: 24 Nov 20
You can find more information here.
Publishing fund
International Council for Canadian Studies | Conseil International d’Études Canadiennes
This supports the publication and distribution in Canada of scholarly monographs on Canada.
Closing date: 24 Nov 20
You can find more information here.
Research project grants
Gerda Henkel Foundation | Gerda Henkel Stiftung
These support research projects in the historical humanities, particularly within the fields of archaeology, history of art, historical Islamic studies, history, history of law, history of science, prehistory and early history. Grants are worth up to €25,000 each.
Closing date: 24 Nov 20
You can find more information here.
Research scholarships
Gerda Henkel Foundation | Gerda Henkel Stiftung
These enable scholars to undertake a research project within the historical humanities, particularly within the fields of archaeology, history of art, historical Islamic studies, history, history of law, history of science, prehistory and early history. Scholarships are worth up to €3,100 per month over up two years.
Closing date: 24 Nov 20
You can find more information here.
Special programme on security, society and the state
Gerda Henkel Foundation | Gerda Henkel Stiftung
This supports research addressing new security-related issues that are prime examples of the post-Cold-War era. Grants are worth up to €3,100 per month.
Closing date: 30 Nov 20
You can find more information here.
Sir George MacDonald grant
Society of Antiquaries of Scotland
This supports research that might throw light upon the Roman occupation of Scotland.
Closing date: 30 Nov 20
You can find more information here.
Conference awards
Handel Institute
These support individuals who wish to attend an overseas conference in order to read a paper on a Handel-related subject that has already been accepted by the conference organisers. Awards may be used towards travel and accommodation costs.
Closing date: 30 Nov 20
You can find more information here.
A Verville fellowship
Smithsonian Institution
This supports the analysis of major trends, developments and accomplishments in the history of aviation or space studies. The fellowship includes an annual stipend of USD 55,000 and additional funds for travel and miscellaneous expenses.
Closing date: 01 Dec 20 (Forecast)
You can find more information here.
Charles A Lindbergh chair in aerospace history
Smithsonian Institution
This supports senior scholars with distinguished records of publication who are currently working on, or anticipate working on, books on aerospace history. The fellowship is worth up to USD 100,000 for one academic year.
Closing date: 01 Dec 20
You can find more information here.
Fellowship programme
William Morris Society
This supports scholarly and creative work about William Morris. Fellowships are each worth at least USD 1,000.
Closing date: 01 Dec 20 (Forecast)
You can find more information here.
Sustainable solid waste management grants
Environmental Research and Education Foundation
These support research that increases sustainable solid waste management practices. Grants are typically in the range of USD 15,000 to USD 500,000 each, with an average amount of USD 160,000, for two years.
Closing date: 01 Dec 20
You can find more information here.
Curran fellowships
Research Society for Victorian Periodicals
These support research and travel for the use of primary sources for the exploration of any aspects of the British periodical press in any of its manifold forms between 1780 and 1914. At least six fellowships, worth up to USD 5,000 each, are available.
Closing date: 01 Dec 20 (Forecast)
You can find more information here.
Joseph Wresinski Foundation grants for overcoming poverty
Institut de France
These support projects relating to Joseph Wresinski, the reduction of poverty and actors contributing to this goal. Grants are worth between €1,000 and €30,000 each. All information is in French.
Closing date: 01 Dec 20 (Forecast)
You can find more information here.
Italian academy fellowship programme
Columbia University
This enables postdoctoral and faculty researchers to conduct research at the Italian Academy. Approximately twenty fellowships are available, each worth up to USD 7,000 per month over up to two academic semesters.
Closing date: 02 Dec 20 (Forecast)
You can find more information here.
Japanese studies fellowship programme
Japan Foundation
This supports research in the humanities and social sciences relating to Japan. Fellowships include round-trip air travel to Japan, a stipend and other allowances.
Closing date: 02 Dec 20 (Forecast)
You can find more information here.
Ishibashi Foundation/Japan Foundation fellowship for research on Japanese art
Japan Foundation
This supports a short research trip to Japan for a professional specialising in the study of Japanese art, with the overall goal of promoting the study of the field. The fellowship lasts for between 21 and 59 days, and includes round-trip airfare, a stipend and other allowances.
Closing date: 02 Dec 20 (Forecast)
You can find more information here.
Postdoctoral fellowships
University of Alberta
These enable individuals to conduct research at the University of Alberta. Fellowships are worth up to CAD 50,000 each per year for two years and also include a one-time grant worth CAD 4,000 for travel and research.
Closing date: 02 Dec 20
You can find more information here.
Hurst summer institute in legal history fellowships
University of Wisconsin
These enable scholars to attend presentations, participate in discussions of core readings in legal history, and analyse the work of other participants. Travel, accommodation and meal costs are covered for a two-week period.
Closing date: 03 Dec 20 (Forecast)
You can find more information here.
British Academy/Leverhulme special funds
British Academy
These support primary research in the humanities and social sciences in specific areas of research. Grants, worth between £500 and £10,000, are tenable for between one month and two years.
Closing date: 03 Dec 20 (Forecast)
You can find more information here.