Research Writing Retreat 2026

European Commission; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A research institution in the UAE invites distinguished scholars to apply for its Humanities Research Fellowship for a two-week retreat aimed at advancing research projects. Scholars will engage with faculty, work on academic writing, and explore the rich literature of the Arab world. Applications are open until September 30, 2024, requiring diverse materials including a CV and research proposal.

Benefits

Travel costs covered

Accommodation and meals during the retreat

Qualifications

• International senior scholars with outstanding scholarly accomplishments.
• Mid-career scholars with strong publication records and exceptional scholarly promise.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a two-week research writing retreat to advance research projects.
• Work on various types of academic writing including articles and manuscripts.
• Engage with NYUAD faculty and students in scholarly activities.

Job description

Organisation/Company NEW YORK UNIVERSITY ABU DHABI Research Field Language sciences Literature Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) First Stage Researcher (R1) Country United Arab Emirates Application Deadline 30 Sep 2025 - 00:00 (UTC) Type of Contract Permanent Job Status Full-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

Description

The Humanities Research Fellowship for the Study of the Arab World invites distinguished scholars to apply for its Research Writing Retreat, to be held in Winter 2026 and Spring 2026. Taking place at NYU Abu Dhabi, this two-week retreat aims to foster a scholarly community for up to 8 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.

Applicants may indicate their preferred term (Winter or Spring) and we will do our best to accommodate these preferences. Final placements will be determined based on cohort availability and budget confirmation.

The fellowship will cover the scholar’s travel costs to and from Abu Dhabi, accommodation and meals for the duration of the two-week retreat.

Expectations during the residency:

• Three groups dinners with fellow scholars and select NYUAD faculty
• One lunch meeting with NYUAD faculty or HRF Research Fellow

Retreat Dates:

• Winter 2026: January 12-23, 2026
• Spring 2026: May 11-23, 2026

About NYUAD Humanities Research Fellowship for the Study of the Arab World

The Humanities Research Fellowship for the Study of the Arab World program creates an energetic, multi-faceted research environment for the Humanities and the study of the Arab world. Fellows contribute to NYUAD's intellectual community through research and research-related activities, including sharing their work in progress with NYUAD faculty and students and participating in scholarly networks engaged in ongoing research. For more information, visit our website:www.nyuad.nyu.edu/hrf.arabworld

Qualifications

We welcome applications from international senior scholars with outstanding scholarly accomplishments and mid-career scholars with strong publication records and exceptional scholarly promise.

Application Instructions

Applications will not be considered complete without all required documentation including the Short Answer form.

Applicants should submit the following materials in English:

• CV– up to 4 pages
• Research Proposal– 3-5 pages (including references) outlining:
  • Key arguments, themes, and significance to the field
  • Methods, work plan, and expected final product
  • Plans for dissemination of research outcomes
• Short Answer Form– including:
  • Project abstract
  • Relevance of the UAE and/or the NYUAD Humanities Research Fellowship residency

Applications will be accepted untilSeptember 30, 2024 [11:59 pm EST].

For technical issues with the application, please [e-mail] or call 1 877 997 8807.