Application

Got Anthropology is not a traditional academic speakers’ series, because it is not about presenting your research to colleagues. We wish to provide the opportunity for students to practice engaging with the wider public by developing and delivering presentations that are entertaining, academically responsible, but above all, interesting. We welcome graduate students from the Department of Anthropology and all related fields, since you don’t need to be an anthropologist to think and study anthropologically!

Due to COVID-19, Got Anthropology is putting the 2020-21 season on pause. We will take the next few months to explore the possibility of moving to an interactive, online format. Stay tuned for an update in December 2020. Stay safe!

If you wish to apply, please complete the Got Anthro Speaker Application 2019, rename the PDF to include your last name, initials, and the year (ie: SmithK2019), then send it to anthrospeakersseries@gmail.com. Any questions or technical issues with the application form can also be directed to this address.

Further Details for Applications and Presentations

Please download the online application here to fill out the PDF, make sure to complete all sections. We do not require a full CV or resume, but request that you answer the questions included in the application.
AVOID JARGON. Remember that this is a public talk, so your content needs to be accessible to a wide audience. Even though applications will be reviewed by anthropologists, they should be written in lay terms to reflect how you will present your topic to the public. Proposals for academic research talks or conference presentations will not rank well in the review process.
For the “major messages” section of the application, include why you think the public would be interested in your topic. Think: why is my topic important? Why should people care? Connect your interests and research to common themes or concerns that people share. Current issues or hot topics are great to consider.
Include a catchy title. The title is half the work to draw public interest so take some time to think about it.
Talks must be approximately 40 minutes in length and have an accompanying presentation. A practice talk will be done with the committee prior to each event to help presenters with their content and visual aids.
All Got Anthropology talks include advertising and social media releases. Chosen speakers will be asked to provide images that they are comfortable sharing for promotional purposes. Please consider this information when developing your talk application and content.
Selected applicants will be notified of their event date, which will be based on the availability indicated on the application form. Got Anthropology is a formal series involving considerable planning and communications, so notify the committee promptly if you have any scheduling concerns.