Humanities Research Fellowships for the Study of the Arab World

🌍 Call for Applications: NYUAD Travel Grant

The Humanities Research Fellowship for the Study of the Arab World, in collaboration with the Archives and Special Collections of the NYUAD Library, is offering travel awards for scholars researching the Arab Heritage and Gulf Crossroads collections and other thematic holdings of the NYUAD Library.

📌 Grant Details:
✈️ Airfare: Up to $1,500
🏨 Accommodation: Up to $100/day
📖 Per Diem: $100/day for research at NYUAD Library

📅 Spring Term: March 1–May 15, 2025
🗓️ Deadline: February 1, 2025

🔗 Apply here: https://www.hrf-arabworld.org/apply/call-for-applications/travel-grant

Travel Grant — Humanities Research Fellowship for the Study of the Arab World Call for Applications: Travel Grant The Humanities Research Fellowship for the Study of the Arab World program, in collaboration with the Archives and Special Collections of the NYUAD Library, is awarding a limited number of travel awards to scholars interested in research within the Arab Heritage a...

📚 We're excited to host our annual publication workshop, Getting Published, Getting Read, in collaboration with NYUAD Arts and Humanities Division and NYUAD Center for Faculty Advancement! Join us for an insightful session with Niels Hooper (Executive Editor University of California Press) and Marissa Mika (Developmental Editor), moderated by Prof. Erin Pettigrew, focusing on the ins and outs of academic publishing.

🗓️ Today, Nov 5 at 12:30pm
📍 On campus & Zoom
🔗 RSVP here: http://hrf-arabworld.org/events/2024/getting-published-getting-read

*Open to NYU & by invitation only

Annual Editorial Workshop: Getting Published, Getting Read — Humanities Research Fellowship for the Study of the Arab World Niels Hooper (University of California Press) & Marissa Mika (Developmental Editor)

📣Call for applications | The 2025-26 Humanities Research Fellowship for the Study of the Arab World NYU Abu Dhabi is now open! We award up to two 10-month postdoc fellowships.
🗓️ Deadline: Nov 1, 2024
🔗 Apply: apply.interfolio.com/126632

نداء لتقديم طلب | التقديم لزمالة أبحاث العلوم الإنسانية 2025-26 لدراسة العالم العربي مفتوح الآن NYU Abu Dhabi! نمنح ما يصل إلى زمالتين لمرحلة ما بعد الدكتوراه لمدة 10 أشهر. الموعد النهائي : 1 نوفمبر 2024

للتقديم: apply.interfolio.com/126632

Call for Applications || The Humanities Research Fellowship for the Study of the Arab World invites applications for its 4th Graduate Student Research Workshop to be hosted on February 24-26, 2025 at NYU Abu Dhabi. Deadline: September 16, 2024.

Apply: apply.interfolio.com/146975

دعوة للتقديم || يدعو برنامج زمالة أبحاث العلوم الإنسانية لدراسة العالم العربي في جامعة نيويورك أبوظبي للتقديم لورشته البحثية الرابعة لطلاب الدراسات العليا. ستعقد الورشة بتاريخ مارس ٢٤-٢٦ ٢٠٢٥ في NYU Abu Dhabi. آخرموعد للتقديم: ۱٦ سبتمبر ٢٠٢٤.

للتقديم: apply.interfolio.com/146975

We're excited to host our last seminar in collaboration with Arab Crossroads Studies Program - NYUAD, "Earthbound vs. Skybound: Realism in Female Bedouin Poetry," convened by our visiting scholar and expert on poetry Marcel Kurpershoek on Thu, May 2 @ 12pm. RSVP: http://bit.ly/44eHx8A

*Open to NYUAD & by invite

Earthbound vs. Skybound: Realism in Female Bedouin Poetry — Humanities Research Fellowship for the Study of the Arab World Marcel Kurpershoek - Visiting Scholar

Join us on Mon, Apr 29 @ 12pm for our seminar by David Larsen (Senior Fellow Library of Arabic Literature المكتبة العربية), “The Bend in Arabic: Metaphors to Lean By in the Poetry of Jamil Buthaynah” moderated by Chip Rossetti (rescheduled from Feb).

RSVP: http://bit.ly/3UaN8IE

*Open to NYUAD & by invite

The Bend in Arabic: Metaphors to Lean By in the Poetry of Jamil Buthaynah — Humanities Research Fellowship for the Study of the Arab World David Larsen - Senior Research Fellow, Library of Arabic Literature

We successfully concluded the session for students! If you missed it, you can catch the recording on our YouTube channel soon. 🎬

One day to go until our special session for students "Exploring Careers in Family Businesses"!

This hybrid session is designed for NYUAD students at any stage of their education and is a great opportunity to learn about the career paths available, the opportunities in the regional private sector and the intricacies of working in privately-owned companies. Our panelists are owners and next-gen leaders from leading family enterprises and will discuss what it’s like working within a family business or alongside your own family. Students will get insights into the foundational elements of family businesses and how to navigate their distinctive cultures.

PANELISTS:
• Sana Jubaili, Group HR Director, Jubaili Bros.
• Maryam Al Mulla, Board Member & Member of the Investment Committee, Almulla Capital and NYUAD Alumna

MODERATOR:
• Mai El-Kinawi, Communications Strategist, Founder of True North Consulting

with NYUAD Arts and Humanities Division, Humanities Research Fellowships for the Study of the Arab World, NYUAD Career Development Center

Happening now!

Just one day left until our session "From Past to Present: The Enduring Legacy of Family Enterprises"!

Through a panel discussion featuring leaders and representatives from family businesses, we will explore the role and influence of family businesses in driving regional economic growth and societal change, as well as look at how legacy impacts today's business leadership. Additionally, a focused lecture will provide an overview of the history of merchant families in the Gulf and a visit to the NYUAD Archives and Special Collections will allow participants a direct encounter with the documented entrepreneurial heritage that has shaped the region’s development.

GUEST SPEAKERS:
• Tony Jashanmal, President & Member of the Board of Directors, Jashanmal Group of Companies
• Mohammed Abdulla A. J. Al Fahim, Group Head of Business Development, ALFAHIM
• Nelida Fuccaro, Associate Dean, Graduate Studies; Professor of Middle Eastern History

with NYUAD Arts and Humanities Division, Humanities Research Fellowships for the Study of the Arab World

UPCOMING HYBRID EVENT | We are happy to welcome Mai El-Kinawi, Communications Strategist, Founder of True North Consulting as moderator to our special session for students "Exploring Careers in Family Businesses"

Ms. El-Kinawi and the panelists will explore the dynamics of working within a family business or alongside family members. The discussion will delve into the foundations of family businesses and discuss strategies to navigate their unique cultures.

with NYUAD Arts and Humanities Division, Humanities Research Fellowships for the Study of the Arab World, NYUAD Career Development Center

UPCOMING HYBRID EVENT | We are looking forward to welcoming Maryam Al Mulla, Board Member & Member of the Investment Committee, Almulla Capital and NYUAD Alumna as panelist to our special session for students "Exploring Careers in Family Businesses"

Ms. Al Mulla will discuss the key findings and takeaways from her Master's Thesis, "Step in or Step Aside," and share her perspectives on joining a family business, whether it's her own or another.

with NYUAD Arts and Humanities Division, Humanities Research Fellowships for the Study of the Arab World, NYUAD Career Development Center

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UPCOMING HYBRID EVENT | We are delighted to welcome Sana Jubaili, Group HR Director, Jubaili Bros. as panelist to our special session for students "Exploring Careers in Family Businesses"

Ms. Jubaili will share insights from her career in the family business and discuss talent recruitment strategies as the Group HR Director.

with NYUAD Arts and Humanities Division, Humanities Research Fellowships for the Study of the Arab World, NYUAD Career Development Center