Assyrian Studies Association

06/02/2026

The Assyrian Studies Association is proud to announce a landmark five-year funding commitment from the Assyrian Foundation of America. AFA has been a cornerstone supporter since ASA's inception in 2019, and their pledged contribution of $30,000 annually over the next five years will be instrumental in sustaining and expanding our work in Assyrian scholarship and cultural heritage. Thank you, AFA, for believing in our mission.

05/25/2026

📣 The Assyrian Academic Research Grant application period is officially open!
Are you a graduate student or post-doctoral researcher working to advance knowledge of Assyrian culture and heritage? We want to support your work.
We've recorded a short video covering all the application requirements — from your research proposal to letters of support — so you have everything you need to get started.

📅 Deadline: June 30, 2026 at 11:59pm PDT. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to [email protected]. Good luck to all applicants! https://shorturl.at/L4UHo

05/18/2026

This is your reminder that our Assyrian Academic Research Grant application is currently accepting applications until Tuesday, June 30th by 11:59pm.

We are seeking proposals for research projects related to Assyrians in any field of the social sciences, humanities, or natural sciences, with a preference for multidisciplinary research. Graduate students (MA or PhD candidates) from accredited universities, as well as post-doctoral researchers, are eligible to apply for funding of up to $2,000. https://shorturl.at/GbGYd

05/06/2026

Watch Esther Elia, our 2022 Assyrian Academic Research Grant recipient, share how the grant made a real impact on her research journey.

Applications are now open for our Assyrian Academic Research Grant and close June 30, 2026. Use this link to learn about our eligibility, requirements, and to apply: https://shorturl.at/JHt3o

05/04/2026

We're excited to announce that application for the Assyrian Academic Research Grant is now open! This grant provides up to $2,000 in funding for graduate students (Master's and PhD candidates) and post-doctoral researchers whose work centers on Assyrians across the social sciences, humanities, or natural sciences, with priority given to multidisciplinary research.

Application Deadline: June 30, 2026 at 11:59 PM PDT

Full eligibility details and the application portal: https://shorturl.at/h2tm6

04/29/2026

Check out this article from our 1st Quarter Newsletter!

"Outside the Boxes: Uncovering Personal Assyrian History" features two Roger Williams University history students, Krystyna Niedzwiadek and Theo Carreiro, who are cataloging and translating Professor Sargon Donabed's family archives – preserving Assyrian history through photographs, handwritten journals, and documents.

This is just a preview! Read the full article by downloading our newsletter FREE at www.assyrianstudiesassociation.org/newsletters

04/27/2026

The Assyrian Academic Research Grant opens May 1, 2026!

If you're considering applying, we strongly encourage you to watch this info session video to better understand what we look for in applicants and how to strengthen your proposal: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W49Rw7x2ih8&t=14s

We look forward to supporting the next generation of Assyrian research.

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04/25/2026

Excited to introduce the Assyrian Studies Association’s new subcommittees!

Our Archives, Publications, Fundraising, Newsletter, and Programming & Education subcommittees bring together board members and advisors to preserve Assyrian heritage, support research, and grow our programs and community.

Check out the members behind this work and learn how each subcommittee advances ASA’s mission.

04/23/2026

Honored to feature Arbella Bet-Shlimon as our Research Spotlight this week!

Arbella, an Associate Professor of History at the University of Washington, was one of our distinguished presenters at the 2024 Assyrian Studies Symposium hosted at the Stanford Humanities Center. This week, we highlight her powerful new article, “Propaganda of the Victims”: Atrocity Denial, Ethnic Nationalism, and the Disparagement of Assyrians in Middle East Studies, published in the Review of Middle East Studies in April 2026.

Link to her article: https://shorturl.at/400hu

04/22/2026

Get your copy of Joe Snell’s "Our Assyrian Story" today and support the work of the Assyrian Studies Association and the Assyrian Foundation of America. This book highlights the Assyrian community’s history, resilience, and culture in one compelling collection.

📖 Perfect for your own library or as a gift
🛒 Available now at: https://www.assyrianstudiesassociation.org/shop