The Humanities Research Fellowship for the Study of the Arab World program 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 an outstanding scholarly accomplishment, including an internationally recognized publication record and mid-career scholars with strong publication records and exceptional scholarly promise and encouraged to apply.

The Humanities Research Fellowship program will cover the scholar’s travel costs to and from Abu Dhabi, 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 (welcome, mid-session, farewell)

• One lunch with NYUAD faculty or HRF Research Fellow

• One evening research panel presentation