Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies Fellowship
Forecasted
The Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies Fellowship at NYPL supports advanced research using the library’s extensive collections on the Middle East, Islamic world, and related diasporas.
Funder: New York Public Library
Due Dates (Anticipated): July 2027 (application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $25,000 stipend for a three-month residency; one fellowship awarded annually
Summary: Supports advanced research using NYPL’s Middle Eastern and Islamic collections by Ph.D. candidates, postdocs, and independent scholars.
Key Information: Fellowship requires in-person access to NYPL collections; open to those with legal right to work in the U.S.
Description
The Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies Fellowship at the New York Public Library (NYPL) is designed to support advanced research projects that make significant use of the Library’s extensive holdings related to the Arab world, Africa, Turkey, Iran, South Asia, Central Asia, and their diasporas in the United States. The fellowship provides a unique opportunity for scholars to access original materials—including manuscripts, archives, books, photographs, prints, maps, newspapers, and journals—housed at NYPL. Recipients receive a dedicated workspace in the Vartan Gregorian Center for Research in the Humanities and full access to collections and expert staff, fostering scholarly discovery and engagement within NYPL’s vibrant research environment.
