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CMES Calls for Project Proposals (2025-2028) and Writing Retreats (2025)

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Applications are now open for CMES Project Proposals (2025-2028) as well as CMES Writing Retreats (2025).

Call for Project Proposals (2025-2028) 

CMES supports three-year-research projects with high scientific potential through the Strategic Research Area (SRA) Middle East in the Contemporary World (MECW). CMES encourages collaboration between scholars from different disciplines at Lund University to conduct interdisciplinary research on the Middle East.

Application deadline: 1 December 2024.

For more information and instructions, please read the call.

Call for Writing Retreats (2025)

The Centre for Advanced Middle Eastern Studies (CMES) supports writing retreats on Middle East research with the aim to finalise an article, book chapter, edited volume or a book for publication in peer reviewed outlets. 4 writing retreats will be granted during the spring or autumn of 2025. 

CMES offers office space and modern research facilities in a stimulating work environment on historic premises. Administrative, practical, and technical support is available on site.

Application deadline: 29 November 2024.

For more information and instructions, please read the call.