Call for Applications:
The Middle East Studies Program invites applications for grants to defray the expense of attending conferences in the 2024-25 academic year and summer 2025. Grants will be awarded up to $500 each.
Eligibility
Conferences or papers presented must be relevant to the field of Middle East Studies. Priority will be given to students, including both undergraduates and graduate students. The committee also encourages requests from lecturers and other non-tenure-eligible instructors.
Application
In one document, which should not exceed 1 page, please include the following information:
- Please describe the conference you are attending, your role at the conference, and the significance of the conference for the development of your studies, professional interests, research, or teaching. If you have submitted a proposal to a conference, please indicate the status of that proposal. MESP welcomes applications for attending conferences that charge participation fees, depending on availability of awards. Priority will be given to those with a speaking or organizing role.
- Please indicate your UW affiliation. For students, please include your major, if you have declared one, and any certificate programs.
- Please explain how much funding you are requesting from MESP, and identify any other funding sources to which you have applied.
Due date
Applications will be considered on a rolling basis.
How to submit
Please send your completed application and any questions to: