Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies Fellowship
The Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies Fellowship by NYPL supports advanced research using its unique collections on the Middle East, Africa, and related diasporas.
Funder: New York Public Library
Due Dates (Anticipated): August 2027 (full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $25,000 stipend for a 3-month fellowship; one award annually
Summary: Supports advanced research using NYPL’s unique collections related to the Middle East, Africa, Turkey, Iran, South Asia, Central Asia, and their diasporas.
Key Information: Applicants must have the legal right to work in the U.S.; in-person use of NYPL collections is strongly preferred.
Description
The Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies Fellowship, administered by the New York Public Library (NYPL), is designed to support advanced research projects that make significant use of the Library’s rich holdings related to the Arab world, Africa, Turkey, Iran, South Asia, Central Asia, and their diasporas. The fellowship welcomes proposals from scholars in the humanities as well as practitioners in the visual, auditory, performing, and literary arts.
Fellows benefit from:
- Full access to NYPL’s extensive collections, including manuscripts, archives, books, photographs, prints, maps, newspapers, and journals.
- Dedicated workspace in the Vartan Gregorian Center for Research in the Humanities.
- Opportunities to engage with NYPL’s vibrant scholarly community and expert staff.
Projects that require in-person consultation of original materials are given preference, though all strong proposals are considered. The fellowship recipient is expected to participate in a public program or produce a blog post highlighting discoveries from their research.
