CfPs
Calls for papers and new publication notices are circulated through the AISNA LISTSERVER. Become a member and enjoy full access to AISNA’s listserver. Click HERE for details.
Bando Premi Lombardo e Gullì
15.04.2026 – L’AISNA bandisce il Premio Agostino Lombardo e il Premio Caterina Gullì per tesi discusse nel 2025, con scadenza candidature al 15.5.2026. Dettagli a questo link.
EAAS Postgraduate Travel Grants
23.03.2026 – The European Association of American Studies offers two types of travel grants for early career scholars of American Studies. The application deadline (receipt of the application) is April 15th, 2026. Click HERE for details.
Seminario CSA-AISNA, maggio 2026
22.01.2026 – SCADENZA POSTICIPATA AL 25.3.2026! – AISNA mette a disposizione 10 borse di importo fino a 200 euro a favore di soc* under 40 affiliat* ad atenei non convenzionati con il CSA (o non affiliati ad alcun ateneo) che non siano domiciliat* a Roma o nelle aree limitrofe, ovvero che non siano in grado di raggiungere la sede del seminario in giornata. Le borse possono coprire spese di viaggio e/o pernottamento relative al seminario CSA/AISNA, che dovranno essere adeguatamente documentate. Gli interessati devono, contestualmente alla domanda al CSA, farne pervenire copia all’ AISNA, con indicazione di candidatura al contributo. [MORE]
AISNA Statement on Israel/Palestine
6.10.2025 – AISNA, the Italian Association for North American Studies, a community of over 200 scholars and students committed to the study of U.S. literature, history and culture, joins the global call from public and academic voices for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, the end to the occupation of the West Bank, and the urgent delivery of humanitarian aid to Gaza. AISNA expresses deep concern over the repressive measures that have been put into place in a number of European and U.S. universities against those who have publicly denounced the loss of civilian lives in Gaza. Despite rulings by the International [MORE]
New AISNA President and Board
15.09.2025 – AISNA announces the election on September 12th, 2025 of Andrea Carosso (U. of Torino) as President for the 2025–2028 mandate. The new Board includes Matteo Battistini (U. of Bologna), Alessandra Bitumi (U. of Teramo), Sonia Di Loreto (U. of Torino), Carlo Martinez (Sapienza U. of Rome), Pia Masiero (U. Ca’ Foscari Venice), and Floriana Puglisi (U. of Catania). AISNA extends its best wishes to the new leadership team and expresses sincere gratitude to the outgoing governance for their service and dedication.
AISNA Supports the 2026 EAAS Conference in Bologna
15.09.2025 – AISNA is pleased to announce its support for the 2026 EAAS Conference, to be held at the University of Bologna, Sept. 1-4, 2026. We look forward to meeting everyone there! Click here for the official conference website.
Thank You Organizers and Panelists of AISNA’s 2025 Biennial Conference
15.09.2025 – AISNA’s 2025 Biennial Conference was hosted by the University of Bergamo, September 11-13, 2025, gathering over 150 speakers and panelists from Europe and the US. Thank you all organizers and participants for making this an exciting and very productive conference! The conference program is still available in the CONFERENCES section of this website.