• Theme: 　“Uncovering Korea-ASEAN Women’s Lived Realities through Feminist Research”
• Date:　 29-31 October 2014
• Venue:　 Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), Penang, Malaysia
• Host: Asian Association of Women’s Studies (AAWS)
• Organizers: Women’s Development Research Centre (KANITA), Universiti Sains Malaysia; Asian Center for Women’s Studies (ACWS), Ewha Womans University
• Cooperating Agencies: Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN); ASEAN University Network (AUN)

The Asian Association of Women’s Studies (AAWS) invites participants to the Korea-ASEANCooperation Project (KACP) on Education and Exchange Program for Young Scholars in Women’s Studies, which will be held at the Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), Penang, Malaysia on October 29-31, 2014. USM is popularly known as “university in a garden” and Penang has been designated as a UNESCO heritage site because of its rich tradition and culture.

Objectives of the KACP
In coordination with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the ASEAN University Network (AUN), AAWS designs and conducts Phase 2 of the KACP with the theme “Uncovering Korea-ASEAN Women’s Lived Realities through Feminist Research” in order to:

1. empower young women scholars and disseminate Women’s Studies to institutions where Women’s Studies is not well established as yet;
2. understand the lives and experiences of women, share information, and strengthen the network of women scholars;
3. develop and practice academic and social leadership in the program; and
4. promote collaborative research and publication on issues concerning women’s/gender studies and leadership.

Eligibility to Apply and Participate

1. Identity as young women scholars in Korea and in ten ASEAN member states (i.e., Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam). Young scholars refer to the doctoral students, postdoctoral researchers, research fellows, junior teaching staff, and the like.
2. Current affiliation with a university or a research institute
3. Experience in conducting research or feminist research on women
4. Holder of passport that is valid for at least 6 months

1. Application Form (downloadable from http://www.aaws07.org) = 50%
2. Abstract (downloadable from http://www.aaws07.org) = 50%

1. Abstracts should be limited to 300 words only.
2. All submitted abstracts will be reviewed. Results will be announced on August 29, 2014.
3. All authors of accepted abstracts will automatically become presenters and participants during the International Workshop on Women’s Studies on October 29-31, 2014 at the Universiti Sains Malaysia in Penang, Malaysia.
4. All authors of accepted abstracts will be asked to submit their full papers on or before September 29, 2014. Failure to submit the full paper on the deadline will mean a cancellation of participation to the international workshop.

Important Dates
11 Aug 2014 : Deadline for Application & Abstract Submission
29 Aug 2014 : Notification of Acceptance/Participant Selection
29 Sep 2014 : Final Submission of Full Papers
15 Oct 2014 : Final Submission of Powerpoint (ppt) Presentation File

For more related information and inquiries regarding the KACP, please visit the website, email, or call the organizers at the addresses provided below.

Asian Center for Women’s Studies
Ewha Womans University
11-1 Daehyun-dong, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, 120-750, Korea
Tel. +82.2.3277.2964
Website: http://acws.ewha.ac.kr

[Phase 2] KACP Official Email:
kacp014@gmail.com