ISA Annual Convention 2011 Blog

Visa Requirements

For everyone attending ISA's 2011 Annual Convention in Montreal, please be aware that conference participants from particular countries are required to have a Visa to enter Canada. Click the link below to access a list of countries that require a Visa. If you require a Visa, please apply for a Tourist Visa. If you need a letter  from ISA, please let us know as soon as possible and we will be happy to assist you.

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/visas.asp

Working Group Registration Begins

ISA Working Groups provide a forum for conference attendees to discuss some of the most thought-provoking issues in their sections as well as their own research through an extended and focused discussion. It is thought that such dialogue will stimulate new research questions and project ideas, and may contribute to development of new communities of scholars. Online registration for Working Groups will begin at 10am PST on Monday, September 27, 2010 here. Historically, working groups fill up quickly. Attendance is free and is on a first-come, first-served basis. Each Working Group is limited to approximately 20-25 participants. Participants will be notified of their acceptance via email.

Participation Confirmation Letters Sent

Acceptance letters for ISA 2011 participants are being sent by e-mail from ISA HQ today. The e-mail you receive will contain important information about your participation, including links to the online program, participant guidelines, poster sessions, the convention hotels, travel information, audio-visual resources, and child care services. We look forward to seeing you in Montreal.

Travel Grant Deadline Reminder

The travel grant application process for the ISA 2011 Annual Convention end tomorrow. The ISA travel grant program has been created to allow junior scholars and senior graduate students some assistance to enable them to attend conferences that would otherwise be out of reach. Therefore, all of these grants will be awarded to junior scholars and senior graduate students. There is only a relatively small budget set aside for this travel grant. Any grants awarded are considered to be "seed" support of a limited amount and will only assist in funding a limited part of the entire cost of attendance. Travel grants are available only for ISA members. If you are not an ISA member you may still apply, your membership fee will be deducted from your grant.You may use the MyISA system to apply. Applications are due by September 9, 2010. The online application system will close at 12 PM PST. Applicants will be notified about their award status on Oct. 11th. Please see the grant guidelines for more information.