R$947one-time
ASHAL Founding Member
APPLICATION PROCESS (Brazil)
The American Society of History, Arts and Letters (ASHAL) is an institution based in the United States, in the state of Florida, with cultural and intellectual reach and an international vocation, devoted to the recognition and appreciation of relevant trajectories in the fields of History, Literature, the Arts, Culture, the Sciences, and the other areas of knowledge encompassed by its institutional mission.
Joining ASHAL's Founding Members represents a public recognition of merit and, at the same time, participation in the establishment of an international institution committed to intellectual and cultural excellence.
Considering its international nature and its incorporation in the United States, ASHAL adopts English as the main language of its texts, publications, and editorial projects. Contributions submitted by members in other languages may be translated, when necessary, in order to support their integration into the institution's editorial initiatives, their international circulation, and their global reach.
ASHAL's official website is under development and will be made available in due course on its own platform. In this inaugural stage, ABHL provisionally provides institutional space on its website for the presentation of ASHAL in the Portuguese language and for the formalization of applications to its Founding Members.
How the process works (summary):
Submission of the application (form on the website);
Screening and preliminary review;
Review by the competent bodies and deliberation;
If approved, signing of the Membership Agreement and payment of the Institutional Fee;
Institutional registration, conferral, issuance of documents, and official announcement of the admission.
TARGET AUDIENCE
ASHAL is intended for authors, researchers, teachers, artists, intellectuals, and cultural agents whose trajectories reveal a relevant contribution in the fields of History, Literature, the Arts, the Sciences, Culture, and the humanities, and who wish to join an international institution committed to the recognition and appreciation of intellectual and cultural excellence.
OBJECTIVES
ASHAL's objectives are:
to recognize and value trajectories of intellectual, artistic, and cultural relevance;
to bring together authors, researchers, teachers, artists, intellectuals, and cultural agents in an institutional space of international reach;
to promote History, Literature, the Arts, Culture, the Sciences, and the humanities;
to encourage cultural and intellectual exchange among different contexts and traditions;
to strengthen the circulation of ideas, works, research, and experiences at the international level.
RULES
To preserve institutional seriousness, the application for the status of Founding Member must observe the rules below:
Truthfulness of information
The applicant declares that all information provided and the documents attached are true, complete, and up to date.
Evidence of trajectory and production
The application must include verifiable elements of the applicant's work, such as curriculum vitae, portfolio, works, publications, awards, professional records, official links, or equivalent supporting documentation, when applicable.
Academic ethics and intellectual integrity
ASHAL values rigor, authorship, and respect for sources. Applications that show signs of plagiarism, falsification, manipulation, or relevant omission may be denied.
Alignment with the institutional mission and values
The application will also be reviewed for its compatibility with ASHAL's principles, notably excellence, ethics, identity, accessibility, humanism, and the reconciliation of tradition and innovation.
Conduct and good standing
ASHAL may request additional clarification whenever necessary to preserve institutional reputation, the safety of members, and the integrity of the process.
Honor Granted
This process allows self-application
(the application may be submitted by the interested person.)
Modalities
Letters, Literature, and Language Studies
History, Memory, and Heritage
Performing Arts, Audiovisual Arts, and Cultural Production
Education and Pedagogy
Law, Statecraft, and International Relations
Mathematical, Physical, and Natural Sciences, Technology, and Innovation
Sport and Physical Education
Faith, Philosophy, and Humanistic Studies
Public Administration, Public Policy, and Public Affairs
Family, Childhood, and Life Cycles
Economics, Administration, and Accounting
Communication, Media, and Public Opinion
Social Sciences, Solidarity, and Social Action
Psychology and Therapies
Benefits
Official Digital Membership Certificate
Conferment of a Symbolic Seat Number
Designation of a Patron
Listing in the Official Member Registry on the website
Official Digital Announcement Card for social media
Feature on the ABHL Institutional Website
Public Profile
With a private area to manage the page’s information.
Opportunity to serve on Certified Committees
Priority access to Academy events and projects
Discounts on Academy Registration Fees
Discounts on Books and Academic Regalia
Qualification and Eligibility for future honors and awards
Civic Recognition within Society
Intellectual Recognition
Criteria
Biographical Assessment
Ethics and Reputation
Public conduct, integrity and responsibility
Consistency
Career trajectory, continuity and coherence of work.
Disqualification Criterion: Conduct proven incompatible with institutional values
Fraud, plagiarism, corruption, violence, etc.
Disqualification Criterion: Falsification of curriculum vitae, authorship, or essential information.
Institutional contribution
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can apply?
People with relevant activity in areas aligned with ASHAL's mission.
Which materials strengthen the consistency of the application?
An organized curriculum vitae, with emphasis on verifiable information;
Intellectual, artistic, or technical production, including works, publications, and portfolio, when applicable;
Official links and institutional records, such as participation in events, ISBN, DOI, boards, awards, and reference articles;
Formal supporting documents, such as statements, relevant certificates, invitations, participations, and projects;
An objective summary of the trajectory and intellectual purpose.
Is there a fixed deadline to apply?
Applications are structured by processes/editions according to ASHAL's organization. When there are specific deadlines, they will be stated in the current process.
How does the evaluation work?
The rite includes documentary screening and merit review, conducted by the competent bodies (committee/council), considering quality, relevance, coherence, documentary integrity, and institutional alignment. If necessary, additional documentation may be requested to better support the process.
What is the estimated review time?
The time varies according to the volume of applications and documentary complexity. Under regular conditions, the review usually takes between 3 and 10 business days. ASHAL prioritizes consistent documentation of the process to ensure seriousness and institutional security.
May I apply even without formal academic degrees (bachelor's, master's, doctorate)?
Yes. ASHAL values excellence and verifiable production. Academic credentials may strengthen an application, but they are not the only element: consistency, quality, ethics, impact, and intellectual/cultural contribution are also reviewed.
What is formalized if the application is approved?
If approved, ASHAL formalizes admission through institutional registration, the corresponding credentials/official document, and a public member profile on the website, identifying the academic affiliation and the area of activity. Publicity and other prerogatives follow institutional decorum and the regulations in force.
What happens if my application is denied?
Depending on the case, the applicant may be advised to submit a new application at an appropriate time, with more complete documentation or a more consolidated trajectory.
Upon admission, am I required to participate in anything?
The affiliation is essentially honorary and institutional in nature and does not impose legal obligations of participation. However, a willingness to collaborate with ASHAL's mission and, when possible, with its Academic Sections and initiatives is expected, always respecting the pace and availability of each member.
TERMS OF THE CALLFOUNDING MEMBER – ASHAL
I – Purpose
This instrument establishes the general guidelines for the receipt, analysis, and deliberation of applications for the category of Founding Member of The American Society of History, Arts and Letters (ASHAL), an institution of cultural and intellectual standing, headquartered in the United States and dedicated to recognizing relevant trajectories in the fields of History, Literature, the Arts, the Sciences, Culture, and the other areas of knowledge encompassed by its institutional mission.
II – Eligibility
People with relevant activity in areas compatible with the institutional mission of ASHAL, and whose trajectory reveals merit, consistency, and alignment with the principles of the institution, may apply.
III – Registration
The application will be made by completing the Application Form available on this page.
The applicant may attach or indicate documentation compatible with the current process, including, when applicable, a presentation, curriculum vitae, formal proof, portfolio, works, publications, and other materials pertinent to supporting the application.
IV – Evaluation and Competent Bodies
Applications will be analyzed by the competent bodies of ASHAL, notably the Evaluation Committee and, when applicable, by related bodies of the Editorial and Academic Council, in accordance with the internal organization of the institution.
The evaluation may consider, among other elements, trajectory, consistency, relevance, quality of production, institutional alignment, documentary integrity, and potential contribution to the institutional body and to the Academic Sections of ASHAL.
V – Stages
The admission process will, as a rule, comprise the following stages:
receipt and document screening;
merit analysis;
request for additional documentation, when necessary;
institutional deliberation, with approval or denial;
formal notice of the result by email;
signing of the Membership Agreement;
payment of the Institutional Fee, if approved;
institutional registration, issuance of documents, and official announcement of the admission.
VI – Results
The result of the application may be:
granted, when the applicant is considered eligible for admission; or
denied, when there is no admission in the cycle under review.
ASHAL may, at its discretion, provide guidance on a possible future resubmission of the application, when it identifies room for documentary maturation, strengthening of the portfolio, or greater consolidation of the trajectory presented.
VII – Declarations and Responsibilities
By submitting their application, the applicant:
declares the truthfulness of the information provided;
authorizes institutional contact for purposes related to the process;
acknowledges that ASHAL may request additional validations and proof;
acknowledges that the decision on the application is institutional in nature and will be made by the competent bodies of ASHAL.
VIII – Institutional Fee
(applicable after approval and signing of the Membership Agreement)
If the application is approved, the applicant declares that they are aware that, after the signing of the Membership Agreement, the Institutional Fee will be formalized, intended for the institutional certification, academic registration, and administrative cost procedures necessary for carrying out and maintaining the internal admission formalities.
The Institutional Fee applies exclusively to approved applicants and is not required for participation in the application evaluation process.
IX – General Provisions
Cases not covered herein will be resolved by the competent bodies of ASHAL, in accordance with its internal organization and its regulations in force.
The applicant is advised to read all sections of this page carefully before submitting the application.