We invite applications from faculty, graduate students, and undergraduate students for the SUNY/CUNY SEAC Workshop and Field School in Vietnam and Cambodia, in January 2026.
Submissions open from May 15-August 15, 2025 (5:00 PM ET)
Core research agenda
This academic year (2025-26), our theme is “Climate Change, Sustainability and Geography.”
Papers for the workshop may address any areas within the theme, from any disciplinary perspective (Paper presentations are optional for undergraduate student attendees). Topics may include climate change, geography, and environmental, social and economic dimensions of sustainability in Southeast Asia. They may also include contributing factors, challenges, adaptation and mitigation strategies, policies and practices in Southeast Asian countries.
For the field school, participants will explore local sites, populations, efforts, ideas and practices utilizing innovative methods to examine geography, climate change, and sustainability from a multi-disciplinary perspective.
Eligibility
Faculty (including temporary, non-tenure track, tenure track, and tenured), graduate students (PhD, MA, and other), and undergraduate students at SUNY and CUNY enrolled in any discipline of study who are engaged in research or studies related to this year’s theme are eligible to apply.
Approximately ten (10) participants will be selected.
Responsibilities
Selected faculty,graduate students and undergraduate students will participate in:
· a 1-credit online-synchronous course in Fall 2025 taught by the lead faculty (can also audit for 0 credit)
· a 3-day workshop and a 7-day field school in January 2026 in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam and Siem Reap, Cambodia (Workshop and Field School will be joined by faculty and students from local institutions)
*For selected faculty who wish to leave earlier than the ten-day duration of the program, they must indicate so in their applications and provide reasons with supporting documentation.
All major expenses, including economy airfare and accommodation, will be covered by SEAC.
How to Apply
Faculty and graduate students:
1. Statement of interest in the SUNY/CUNY SEAC Workshop and Field School and this year’s core research agenda (300-500 words)
2. A paper abstract for consideration for the workshop (300-500 words)
3. A resume or curriculum vitae (2-5 pages)
4. For graduate students, a digital copy of recent academic transcripts from SUNY/CUNY
5. A completed application form (see download link)
Undergraduate students:
1. Statement of interest in the SUNY/CUNY SEAC Fellowship and this year’s core research agenda (300-500 words)
2. Optional: A paper abstract for consideration for the workshop (300-500 words)
3. A resume or curriculum vitae (2-5 pages)
4. A digital copy of recent academic transcripts from SUNY/CUNY
5. A completed application form (see download link)
NOTE:Get your application in EARLY.
All materials should be packaged as a single PDF and submitted via email to SEAC@sunycunysoutheastasiaconsortium.org with the subject line “SUNY/CUNY SEAC 2025-26” by August 15, 2025, 5 pm ET. Selected applicants will be notified no later than August 29, 2025.
