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Science Fiction Research Association
SFRA is the oldest professional organization for the study of science fiction and fantasy literature and film. Founded in 1970, the SFRA was organized to improve classroom teaching; to encourage and assist scholarship; and to evaluate and publicize new books and magazines dealing with fantastic literature and film, teaching methods and materials, and allied media performances.
Center for the Study of Science Fiction – University of Kansas
An excellent source of information for teaching and writing SF; also contains an list of recommended books.
Science Fiction Studies MA – University of Liverpool
A masters programme for SF studies which focuses on the limits of the genre, its engagement with political ideology, its exploration of gender categories, and its speculations on the nature of time. They also maintain SF Hub, a portal with special SF collections and archives.
SCI-FI Science Camps – University of Saskatchewan These awarded summer camps, devoted to SF-inspired science, were started in 1989. Alongside general engineering and technology they also entail elements of computer science, education, biology and kinesiology.
Science Fiction on Radio
Science fiction first appeared on the radio around 1930!
Beyond Cyberpunk!
This collection of materials on the literary genre has branched out into foresight, market trends and much more; manifestos, cyberculture, author and magazine lists etc.
Romantic Science Fiction & Fantasy Novels
This website attempts to unite science fiction and romance.
ASP: Science Fiction Stories with Good Astronomy & Physics
Astronomical Society of the Pacific has organised a list of short prose, based on exact science for the purpose of teaching or proving astronomical or physical facts.
Public and Secret in the Topography of Slavic Dystopias
An expert article on the genre of Slavic dystopia.
Russian Science Fiction & Fantasy
Finally a website, devoted to Russian SF&F and its contemporary authors.
Feminist Science Fiction, Fantasy & Utopia
On female and feminist SF; includes a chronology of works and events.
Beyond...
A systematic theoretical guide to SF (definitions, history, authors, works, film production, resources).
What is Science Fiction?
Definitions, hard and soft SF, comparison to fantasy etc.
Robin Hanson: The Economics of Science Fiction
This professor of economics attempts to compensate for the lack of academic discussion on non-immediate future, especially on new technology, from the viewpoint of theory of economics.
Science Fiction and Fantasy Book List
An extensive bibliography of SF&F authors and their work, which includes links to their official and fan websites.
Great Science-Fiction & Fantasy Works
A very systematic catalogue of authors and their works.
William Safire's Rules for Writers
Not just for SF authors.
Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers of America
A professional organization for authors of science fiction, fantasy and related genres, which also hosts Nebula Awards.
Constructed Languages List
Conlangs at a Glance
The original list and its successor.

Update: 1 March 2010
Although the analysis of foreign SF&F is far more prevalent, the number and thematic diversity of works on Slovenian literature are a pleasant surprise. Currently I cite them only as the basis for further research.
Missing information and corrections are very welcome; please write to vodnik.zf (at) gmail.com.