CFA- NYUAD Winter Writing Retreat

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January 6-24, 2025

The Humanities Research Fellowship for the Study of the Arab World invites distinguished scholars to apply for its inaugural writing retreat from January 6-24, 2025. Taking place at NYU Abu Dhabi, this retreat aims to foster a scholarly community for up to 6 scholars from around the world and to advance research projects in all areas of the Humanities related to the study of the Arab world, its rich literature and history, its cultural and artistic heritage, and its manifold connections with other cultures. Scholars will have the opportunity to work on any type of academic writing, including a research article, book manuscript, chapter or essay. 

We welcome applications from international senior scholars with outstanding scholarly accomplishments and mid-career scholars with strong publication records and exceptional scholarly promise.

The Humanities Research Fellowship program will arrange and cover the costs of the scholar’s travel to and from Abu Dhabi and their accommodation and meals for the duration of the three-week retreat.

Expectations during the residency:

  • Three group dinners with fellow scholars and select NYUAD faculty 
  • One lunch with NYUAD faculty or HRF Research Fellow
  • One evening research panel presentation

Applicants should submit the following materials:

  • Curriculum Vitae (up to 4 pages)
  • Research Proposal (3-5 pages including references)
  • Short Answer Form
  • Contact information for 3 references

All application materials must be submitted in English.

To apply, please submit your application through Interfolio: http://apply.interfolio.com/146981

Deadline for applications: September 30, 2024.
For questions, please contact nyuad.humanities.fellowships@nyu.edu