Funded Research Workshop for PhD Students at NYU Abu Dhabi 2027
Applicant criteria
- No specific age required
- Both
Opportunity criteria
Opportunity description
The Humanities Research Fellowship for the Study of the Arab World at New York University Abu Dhabi (NYU Abu Dhabi) has opened applications for the sixth edition of the Graduate Student Research Workshop 2027, titled “New Directions in the Study of the Arab World.”
The workshop will take place in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, from April 5 to 7, 2027, and is intended for international PhD students who have reached the dissertation-writing stage and are conducting research related to the Arab world.
This opportunity is considered one of the distinguished funded research programs for PhD students, with up to 12 doctoral students from around the world selected to participate. The program covers travel expenses to Abu Dhabi, accommodation, and meals throughout the workshop.
Benefits
Selected participants will receive:
- Full coverage of round-trip travel expenses to and from Abu Dhabi.
- Accommodation for the duration of the workshop.
- Meals throughout the program.
- Participation in a three-day international research workshop.
- The opportunity to present and discuss their PhD research project with scholars and academics.
- Specialized academic feedback on their research and dissertation.
- Networking opportunities with academics, researchers, and PhD students from different countries.
- Participation in sessions focused on research, academic writing, and professional development.
- The opportunity to build an academic network with NYU Abu Dhabi researchers and fellow participants.
Eligibility criteria
To apply, applicants must:
- Be an international PhD student.
- Have completed the qualifying exams or requirements of their doctoral program.
- Have reached the dissertation-writing stage.
- Be working on a research project related to the Arab world, broadly defined.
- Be able to present and discuss a portion of their dissertation during the workshop.
- Be willing to read and discuss the work of other participants.
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