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Posted: April 28, 2025

Join SHAFR and Unlock Graduate Student Opportunities!

The Society for Historians of American Foreign Relations (SHAFR) offers a wide range of support and resources for students and scholars in the field of American foreign relations. However, membership is required to access these benefits — and the membership application will close within the next two weeks.

At a low student membership rate of just $20 per year, students gain access to regular member benefits, along with exclusive opportunities, events, and resources, including:

Special Access to the Annual SHAFR Conference

  • 2025 SHAFR Conference: June 26–28 at the Renaissance Arlington Capital View Hotel.
  • Graduate students can participate in dedicated events, networking sessions, and professional development workshops.
  • Full conference details: https://www.shafr.org/shafr2025

Fellowships and Grants

  • SHAFR offers fellowships and grants ranging from $2,000 to $25,000 to support research travel, dissertation writing, and language training.
  • The next application deadline is October 15. Membership in SHAFR is required.
  • Learn more: https://shafr.org/fellowships-grants

Upcoming Virtual Events

  • Webinar: How to Prepare for a Successful Trip to the U.S. National Archives
    – Date: Friday, May 9, 2025 | Time: 10:30 AM–12:00 PM ET
    – Featuring David Langbert (Archivist at NARA II) and guest commentators.
    – Register Here
  • Virtual Roundtable: Researching U.S. Foreign Relations in International Archives
    – Date and time to be announced.
  • Virtual Meet & Greets:
    – Designed to help students prepare for their first SHAFR Conference and meet fellow students in advance.

Graduate Student Networking

  • Graduate Student Social Event:
    – During the conference, student members are invited to a rooftop gathering at the Reagan Foundation and Institute, with food, drinks, and a stunning view of Washington, D.C.
  • SHAFR Graduate Student ListServ:
    – A students-only platform for collaboration, sharing resources, finding panelists, and connecting with peers.

Don’t miss out on these incredible opportunities to build your network, access funding, and strengthen your research career.
Apply for SHAFR membership now before the deadline closes!

Visit SHAFR.org to learn more and become a member.