Research Writing Residency 2027

The Humanities Research Fellowship for the Study of the Arab World invites applications from established scholars for its Research Writing Residency to be held at NYU Abu Dhabi from January 11-29 2027.

The three-week residency will bring together an international cohort of up to ten scholars to advance an existing research project toward completion. We welcome 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 may work on any type of academic writing including a research article book manuscript chapter or essay.

The residency is designed for scholars who are already well advanced in a research project and are in the writing revision or final stages of completing it. It is not intended for developing or beginning a new research project.

The research proposal should indicate the current stage of the project what the applicant aims to accomplish during the three-week residency and how being at NYUAD and/or the UAE would specifically support or benefit the project.

The fellowship will cover scholars travel to and from Abu Dhabi accommodation and meals for the duration of the residency.

Expectations during the residency:

• One weekend writing seminar with NYUAD faculty and fellows
• One research panel presentation
• Two group dinners with fellow scholars and select NYUAD faculty
• One individual meeting with NYUAD faculty or HRF Research Fellow

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 NYUADs 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: welcome applications from mid-career and senior academics who are at least five years post-PhD MFA or an equivalent terminal degree and have an established record of independent research. Applicants should normally hold an academic position at the level of Associate Professor or equivalent or above.