The Heidelberg Center for American Studies invites applications from Ph.D. students in the field of American Studies or related research areas for this annual one-week conference that provides young and aspiring scholars with the opportunity to present and discuss their Ph.D. projects in front of an international audience. HCA has a limited amount of travel stipends available; accommodation is also taken care of by the HCA. Deadline: November 15. Complete call for papers can be found on the HCA website.