AHA Newsletter 2: 9 February 2009 We wish Kylie Smith all the best as she takes up her new research position, and thank her for the patient and thoughful work that she has done for the AHA in the time that she has been with us. * * * A reminder that your membership renewal is due by 28 FEBRUARY 2009. If you have not already renewed please do so as soon as possible to ensure you receive uninterrupted access to AHA and History Australia services. Renewal options are at this site: http://www.theaha.org.au/members/membership.htm * * * DEADLINE FOR ABSTRACTS FOR AHA CONFERENCE 2009 EXTENDED TO 6 MARCH If you have already submitted an abstract for the AHA conference this year, thank you. If you have not yet submitted an abstract there is still time – the deadline has been extended to Friday 6 March. Please send your abstracts to the conference organisers. Joanne looks forward to welcoming you to the Sunshine Coast. Information about the conference is available on the website. * * * AHA/CAL POSTGRADUATE PRIZE The AHA and Monash Epress are pleased to announce that the second AHA/CAL prize is now open for entries. Primarily funded by CAL, this Prize is aimed at fostering important historical research and writing amongst Australian postgraduates, and encourage them on to further publication. The prize is $4000 cash and the winning entry will also be published in History Australia—the journal of the Australian Historical Association published both online and in print by Monash University ePress. Up to three shortlisted articles may also be published in History Australia, at the discretion of the editor of the journal. Eligibility: The Prize is for an unpublished article-length work of historical research in any area of historical enquiry, produced by a postgraduate student enrolled in an Australian university during the year 2008. Entrants from all disciplines are encouraged, including social science and humanities areas, and those enrolled in cross-disciplinary areas such as women's studies and Asian studies. Submission guidelines: The word limit is 6000 words including references and bibliography. Submissions can use any form of referencing and bibliography recognized in the humanities and social sciences. How to apply: Entries should be submitted in hard copy to: AHA/CAL Postgraduate Prize Professor Mark Peel School of Historical Studies Building 11, Clayton Campus Monash University VIC 3800 Due: Entries must be submitted by 31 May 2009. For further information please contact: Susan Grist (Monash University, School of Historical Studies). Telephone: (03) 9905 2164 or email The AHA Executive Officer * * * ARMY HISTORY RESEARCH GRANTS SCHEME Applications are invited for finanacial assistance to support research into the history of the Australian Army. Priority will be given to projects addressing military strategy and operations, military social history and military heritage. Grants range to a maximum of $15,000 in the financial year 2009–2010 and will be awarded by the Army on the advice of external academic assessors. Further information and application forms Enquiries: Mr Nick Anderson or phone: (02) 6266 2280 Applications close: 27 February 2009 Page constructed by Carolyn Brewer Last modified by Carolyn Brewer 13 February 2009 1041 URL: http://www.theaha.org.au/newsletters/2009/newsletter2.htm