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Opportunities

Louvre Abu Dhabi Fellowships and Grants Program

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.

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Etihad Museum Research Grant

The Etihad Museum presents its inaugural cycle of the Etihad Museum Research Grant.

This initiative welcomes research proposals across a variety of disciplines, including but not limited to history & anthropology, culture & society, and tangible & intangible heritage. The successful applicant will receive 50,000 AED to support the development and execution of their research over a six-month period.

This is a unique chance to explore the museum’s diverse collection of artefacts, objects, and narratives, contributing valuable insights into the evolution of Emirati culture. Please share this opportunity with your networks. 

Deadline for proposal submissions is December 20th.

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CGSB Artist-in-Residence Program

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 third position to start on September 1, 2025.

The CGSB was established in 2012 to develop a world-class research environment at NYUAD and in the UAE. The NYUAD-CGSB includes diverse 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 CGSB-related research programs.

The CGSB is located on the NYUAD campus. NYUAD is a portal campus of New York University where classes of >400 international students worldwide 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 being constructed.

The position includes funds for implementing the artist’s project, a competitive salary, a housing allowance, and other benefits. The position will start on September 1, 2025, for one year.

To be considered, please submit the following documents before November 1, 2024.

  • A curriculum vitae
  • An artist statement, including a brief description of previous projects (500 words)
  • A portfolio in PDF format with images or web links reflecting recent work

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AMCA's "The Salwa Mikdadi Research Award"

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. 

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Call for Applications: New Travel Grant

The Humanities Research Fellowship for the Study of the Arab World program, in collaboration with the Archives and Special Collections of the NYUAD Library, has launched a limited number of new travel grants for scholars interested in coming to NYU Abu Dhabi to conduct research within the Arab Heritage and Gulf Crossroads collections.

These travel grants may be used for research for the PhD dissertations, MA and undergraduate theses, publications, and other projects. Grant awards include travel (airfare), accommodation funding, and a $100 per diem for days spent conducting research at the NYUAD Library.

For more information on how to apply, please visit the website.

NYUAD Research Institute / Humanities Research Fellowship for the Study of the Arab World

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.

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Student Research Assistants

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.