AFFECT is pleased to announce a call for funding proposals for supplementary funds to support research-oriented events and other activities that promote the advancement of women in the academic finance profession (e.g., conferences, speaker series, professional networking, and mentoring events).

Proposals will be accepted until April 18, 2025 and must include the following information:

1. Applicant’s name, institution, and email address
2. Event name, date, and anticipated number of attendees
3. Brief event description
4. Brief statement explaining how the event aligns with AFFECT’s mission
5. Total event cost
6. List of other funding sources already secured
7. Amount of funding requested

To apply, email affect@afajof.org by April 18, 2025.  Please include “AFFECT Funding Proposal” in the subject line.

AFFECT will review proposals on an ongoing basis and render funding decisions by the end of May 2025. The amount granted will depend on the number of accepted proposals. We anticipate repeating this call for funding proposals annually.  The funding conditions are the acknowledgement of AFFECT’s sponsorship, a brief follow-up statement of impact and a prompt return of funds if the event is cancelled, or funds are not used.

AFFECT is hosting a day-long mentoring workshop in conjunction with the 2025 AFA meetings. Twelve women have generously offered to serve as mentors. The event will include both breakout research sessions and panel discussions led by mentors. The breakout sessions will be in small groups, organized by research area. The panel discussions will focus on issues such as publishing, effective teaching, and work/life balance.  In addition, there will be a dinner to give participants added opportunity to network. 

This event is intended to provide intense mentoring and networking opportunities for participants. Thus, we encourage people who are able to commit to the entire workshop on Thursday Jan. 2, 2025 (ending with dinner) to apply. The AFA will pay for one hotel night, for all participant. AFA membership is required.

Application deadline: August 10, 2024

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AFFECT is pleased to announce a call for funding proposals for supplementary funds to support research-oriented events and other activities that promote gender equality in the academic finance profession (for example, conferences, speaker series, professional networking and mentoring events). 

Proposals will be accepted until April 19, 2024 and must include the following
information:

• Applicant’s name, institution, and email address
• Event name, date, and anticipated number of attendees
• Brief event description
• Brief statement explaining how the event aligns with AFFECT’s mission
• Total event cost
• List of other funding sources already secured
• Amount of funding requested

To apply: email affect@afajof.org by April 19, 2024. Please include “AFFECT Funding Proposal” in the subject line.

AFFECT will review proposals on an on-going basis and render funding decisions by the end of May, 2024. The amount granted will depend on the number of accepted proposals. We anticipate repeating this call for funding proposals on an annual basis.

• Session 1: April 8, 2024 with Loriana Pelizzon: Juggling multiple projects/building a network when you do not live in the US.
• Session 2: April 12, 2024 with Giorgia Piacentino: Research: how to get feedback/how to structure discussions and presentations.
• Session 3: April 17, 2024 with Jun Yang: Balancing research, teaching, and service.
• Session 4: April 17, 2024 with Christa Bouwman: Juggling multiple projects at multiple stages, how to get feedback, and when to submit.
• Session 5: April 18, 2024 with Veronika K Pool: Demystifying the tenure process.
• Session 6: April 23, 2024 with Lucy White: Work-life balance/Navigating the publication process.

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