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The Pacific Islands Scholars Award (PISA) supports attendance and participation of Pacific Islands scholars at ASAO meetings through travel awards and waivers of conference registration and a one-year membership fee. We are particularly interested in supporting Pacific Islands scholars who have not previously attended ASAO meetings, but we encourage all prospective Pacific Islands participants (from graduate students to practicing professionals at any level) to apply. We recommend reading the application materials (see below) and the preliminary sessions for the 2026 Annual Virtual Meeting in order to consider whether you might want to take part in one or more of them.
APPLY FOR PISA
The application process is open for PISA, 2026! This award supports attendance and participation of Pacific Islands scholars at ASAO meetings through waiver of the virtual meeting registration and membership fees, and an honorarium. This year's meeting will be held virtually from February 4-8, 2026.
Please submit your application online using the button below. Applications are due by 11:59 pm HST on December 31st, 2025.
2026 PISA Award Application Form
Feel free to email us with any questions or concerns at pisa.asao@gmail.com.
PISA DEADLINES
(for the 2026 ASAO Meeting)
| December 31, 2025 |
Application Due Date |
| January 15, 2026 |
Notification of Awardees |
| January 31, 2026 |
Deadline for Accepting the Award
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AWARD INCLUDES
Please note, funding for this award will be in the form of an honorarium. The 2026 Honorarium award will support the participation of awardees in the 2026 Virtual Meeting. The award will cover the 2026 Meeting Registration Fee and a one-year membership in ASAO.
AWARD ELIGIBILITY
- The PISA supports scholars who identify as Pacific Islander and have lineage in a Pacific Island community.
- Applicants must take an active part in one or more sessions as an organizer, presenter and participant.
- Preference is given to junior and early career scholars.
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