This assistantship provides NYUAD students with an opportunity to work part-time under the supervision of al Mawrid researchers and archivists. Students will be introduced to archival and research methods.
For information and deadlines, check the NYUAD student portal.
A two-month position offered to NYUAD graduating seniors as part of the Post-graduation Practical Training Program (PPTP).
The Center for Genomics and Systems Biology (CGSB) at New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) is announcing the opening of an Artist-in-Residence program and is welcoming applications from artists to fill the fourth position to start on September 1, 2026.
The CGSB was established in 2012 to develop a world-class research environment at NYUAD and in the UAE. The NYUAD CGSB includes a diverse array of research programs oriented around two main directions, “Biomedicine and Health” and “Environmental Adaptation and Sustainability”. The CGSB encourages and promotes scientific and cultural interactions by regularly hosting events such as lectures, workshops, and Science Cafés, facilitating the exchange of ideas and knowledge between program participants and the community. The Artist-in-Residence program is an extension of this effort and will bring together scientists and artists to collaborate, communicate, interact, and learn, promoting the creative thinking that drives innovation. The chosen artist is expected to collaborate with scientists on one or several of the CGSB-related research programs.
The CGSB is located on the campus of NYUAD. NYUAD is a portal campus of New York University where classes of >400 international students from all over the world receive a liberal arts US education. NYUAD is located on Saadiyat Island, which is destined to become the cultural hub of the Middle East. It already hosts Le Louvre Abu Dhabi, and several other museums are under construction.
The position includes funds for the implementation of the artist’s project, a competitive salary, a housing allowance, and other benefits. The position will start on September 1, 2026, for one year.
To be considered, please submit the following documents before November 15, 2025.
Please submit your application here.
For any questions or inquiries, contact nyuad.cgsb.artist@nyu.edu
Structured around three thematic axes—Global History of Museums and Collections, Circulation of Styles, Images and Texts and Precious Materials and Routes of Exchange—the program will address key topics of art historical scholarship, while also advancing and cooperating with research initiatives beyond the museum's walls.
At the core of this program are the Louvre Abu Dhabi research facilities, which include the museum's Resource Center, the Library, the Conservation Center, and a Scientific Laboratory allowing for the material analysis of artworks—the first of its kind in the Gulf region. The activities planned for the first five years of operation encompass symposiums, workshops, and publications aimed at stimulating dialogue and disseminating knowledge around Louvre Abu Dhabi’s collections and related themes.
To start the program in 2024, Louvre Abu Dhabi is launching a comprehensive fellowship initiative to support research endeavors for scholars and museum professionals. This encompasses short and long-term fellowships, along with future initiatives with partner institutions.
The NYU Abu Dhabi Research Institute invites scholars who wish to contribute to the vibrant research culture of NYUAD’s Saadiyat campus to apply for a residential fellowship. The Institute welcomes applications from scholars working 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.
In recognition of the pioneering work of Salwa Mikdadi, The Association for Modern and Contemporary Art in the Arab World, Turkey and Iran (AMCA) is thrilled to launch The Salwa Mikdadi Research Award.Salwa’s work has been instrumental in the development of the field, culminating in the establishment of al Mawrid Arab Center for the Study of Art. With the establishment of this award, AMCA seeks to highlight the importance of archival research and its dissemination while honoring the legacy of Salwa’s career.
The research travel grant ($1000) aims to help scholars realize archival research they are not otherwise able to undertake (including undergraduate students writing theses, graduate students at the early stages of planning for archival research, and lecturers and faculty lacking access to research support funds).
To apply, send a brief proposal (500 words) of your intended research project and the relevance of the selected archives for the project, a short cv, and names and contact information for 2 references to info@amcainternational.org.
