The American Anthropological Association is pleased to announce the annual AAA Leadership Mentoring/Shadow Award Program.  The purpose of this mentorship/award program is to provide a unique opportunity for young professional anthropologists to learn about AAA and leadership opportunities and to encourage future leadership in the association.  Anthropologists within three to five years of completion of their terminal degree in anthropology are encouraged to apply.  Each year a group of three to five awardees (mentees) will be paired with a mentor chosen from among AAA leadership.  Mentors will be available to mentees throughout the year to answer questions related to AAA.  Mentees will shadow mentors at the AAA Annual Meeting where there will also be a lunch scheduled for all mentors and mentees to share their experiences in the program.

Mentees will be provided a travel subsidy of $500 to attend the 2009 AAA Annual Meeting in Philadelphia.

Eligibility:

An applicant must be:

1. a member of the American Anthropological Association;
2. within three to five years of completion of their terminal degree in anthropology.

Application materials and complete instructions are available for download:

AAA Leadership Mentoring/Shadow Program Application Form (pdf file)

Deadline for receipt of materials is March 15, 2009.

Completed application packages should be sent to:

American Anthropological Association
c/o Joseph Jones
Leadership Mentoring/Shadow Program
2200 Wilson Blvd., Suite 600
Arlington, VA 22201-3357

Questions regarding the award should be addressed to: Joseph Jones, American Anthropological Association, 2200 Wilson Blvd, Suite 600, Arlington, VA 22201, jjones@aaanet.org.