The American Political Science Association (APSA) is pleased to announce a Call for Applications from early-career scholars who would like to participate in a 1-week in-person workshop that examines the theme of identity politics in the MENA region. Organized in partnership with the Center for the Gulf and Arabian Peninsula Studies at Kuwait University (KU), the program will be held from December 14-19, 2024 at KU.
The workshop is part of a multi-year effort to support political science research among early-career scholars in the MENA region and to strengthen research networks linking Arab scholars with their colleagues overseas.
Organized by the American Political Science Association (APSA), the fellowship aims to enhance scholarly capacity and promote high-quality research on key political issues affecting the MENA region. The fellowship covers all expenses related to participation in the workshop, including travel, accommodation, and materials, making it fully accessible to promising scholars regardless of financial constraints.
Participants in the APSA MENA Workshop engage in intensive academic training, collaborative research projects, and mentorship from experienced political scientists. The workshops typically focus on specific themes relevant to the region, such as governance, democracy, conflict resolution, and political economy. Scholars receive guidance on refining their research methodologies, improving the rigor of their academic work, and preparing their research for publication in international journals.
In addition to academic development, the fellowship fosters a collaborative network of scholars across the MENA region and beyond, encouraging cross-border dialogue and knowledge exchange. This networking aspect is particularly valuable for early-career academics seeking to build professional connections and contribute to the global political science community.
The APSA MENA Workshop Fellowship plays a crucial role in advancing political science research in the MENA region, empowering scholars to contribute insights that can inform policy and address pressing political challenges. By investing in the academic growth of emerging scholars, the program supports the development of a strong and vibrant research community in the region.
Eligibility Requirements For The Fully Funded APSA MENA Workshop Fellowship
- Applications are open to advanced graduate students and postdoctoral fellows who are citizens of countries in the MENA region.
- The program is tailored for scholars in political science and other social science disciplines undertaking research that examines the theme of identity politics in the MENA region, particularly those working on projects that use in-country fieldwork, rely on original data collection, and offer new approaches to the study of identity politics in a comparative perspective.
- Priority will be given to scholars currently based at universities or research institutes in the region.
- Professional fluency in English is required.
Benefits
- The organizers will cover participation costs, including travel, lodging, and materials, for up to 20 qualified applicants. Following their full participation in the program, fellows will receive a three-year membership to APSA.
Method of Application
Applications must be in English and include:
- The completed online Application Form.
- A detailed recent Curriculum Vitae/resume.
- A research statement (2,000 words maximum) describing the work-in-progress you plan to discuss at the workshop. This statement should outline your research question(s), a brief literature review, the methods used and/or your plans for data-collection/fieldwork, the project’s (anticipated) contribution(s) to the field, and how it relates to the workshop theme(s). The research project should not be any part of a co-authored project and should not be an excerpt from a work that is already completed or accepted for publication. Research projects currently in-progress (i.e., at the proposal stage, data collection/analysis stage, or writing stage) will be accepted. Submissions may be derived from a dissertation project if it fits the workshop theme.
- One letter of reference on official letterhead and scanned as electronic file. If you are a graduate student, the letter should be from your dissertation / academic supervisor. If you are a postdoctoral fellow, the letter can come from a former dissertation supervisor, a colleague at your home institution, a university official, or an employer. Your letter can be uploaded with your application materials or sent directly to menaworkshops@apsanet.org.
Application Deadline: September 22nd, 2024.
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