2026-10-15 · Request for Information
Deven Gray
Deadline: October 20th The National Academy of Sciences is requesting summaries, citations, and other information regarding “…existing programs, initiatives, practices, and approaches that support early relational health (ERH) for infants, young children (ages 0-5 years), families, and communities. “ NASEM committee reports are used to inform Congress, NIH, NSF, and other agencies regarding evidence to be used… Read More » Request for Information (RIF): Early Relational Health (ERH) Determinants of Future Health and Wellbeing
2026-07-20 · Conferences/CFPs
Deven Gray
The Society for Medical Anthropology will hold a Spring Conference on March 3-5, 2027, co-sponsored by Johns Hopkins University and Georgetown University. The SMA invites anthropologists and allied scholars and practitioners in healthcare and health policy to dwell within “the grey zones” of their research and practice. Grey zones are characterized by confusion and ambiguity;… Read More » Society for Medical Anthropology Conference 2027: The Grey Zones
2026-06-18 · SMA News
Deven Gray
The Alcohol, Drugs and Tobacco Study Group SIG is proud to highlight the incredible work of undergraduate and graduate students researching drugs, alcohol, or tobacco. This summer, we’re highlighting the work of Logan Collins, who recently graduated from Georgia Southern University with a bachelor’s degree in anthropology and a minor in public health. In the fall, Logan will begin… Read More » ADTSG Student Spotlight
2026-03-27
Deven Gray
The Alcohol, Drugs and Tobacco Study Group SIG is proud to highlight the incredible work of undergraduate and graduate students doing research on drugs, alcohol, or tobacco. For the first quarter of 2026, we asked Siobhan Neely, MA student in Anthropology at the University of South Florida, to answer a few questions about her work:…  Read More » ADTSG Student Spotlight
2026-03-11
Deven Gray
The SMA Mentorship Program aims to build a more connected and supportive medical anthropology community across institutions, ranks, and career paths. The program pairs emerging scholars and mid-career with anthropologists whose research and professional experiences align with their interests. Mentor–mentee pairs will meet via Zoom beginning September 2026 and continue through August 2027. Key details: Mentorship streams include: Apply here by…  Read More » Reminder: SMA Mentorship Program – Spring Launch