Islamic Manuscript Fellowship
This fellowship supports Egyptian scholars in researching and cataloguing ARCE’s medieval Arabic manuscript photostat collection, with a focus on Islamic philosophy, literature, and history.
Funder: American Research Center in Egypt
Due Dates: Not specified (applications accepted on a rolling basis; check program page for updates)
Funding Amounts: One-year fellowship; includes workspace, library access, and administrative support (no explicit stipend or monetary amount stated)
Summary: Supports Egyptian scholars in research and cataloguing of ARCE’s unique medieval Arabic manuscript photostat collection, with access to research resources and academic engagement.
Key Information: Applicants must be Egyptian citizens residing in Egypt with strong English and Arabic skills.
Description
This fellowship provides access to the American Research Center in Egypt’s (ARCE) rare collection of approximately 200 photostats of medieval Arabic manuscripts, focusing on works by Ibn Sina and other significant texts in Islamic philosophy, literature, and history. The fellowship aims to advance both the scholarly understanding and the cataloguing of this largely unstudied collection. In addition to independent research, fellows are expected to contribute to the detailed inventory and cataloguing of the manuscripts, update existing catalogues, and participate in ARCE’s academic community.
