Applications are currently being accepted for the MENA Non-Resident Fellowship 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About MENA Non-Resident Fellowship
The fellowship provides scholars with a one-year affiliation with the Social Sciences Lab – MENA. Fellows will participate in dedicated research tracks and work collaboratively with other researchers whose interests align with their selected area.
During the fellowship, research groups will develop a shared academic identity and explore opportunities for future research projects and funding in Estonia and the European Union.
The programme may be particularly relevant to researchers seeking to expand their international academic networks, develop collaborative publications and establish longer-term research partnerships focused on MENA-related issues.
Benefits of MENA Non-Resident Fellowship
- One-year affiliation with the Social Sciences Lab MENA, including access to eligible research funding schemes available through the Lab.
- Opportunities to develop joint research papers, publications, policy-oriented outputs, and other research projects.
- Opportunities to organize and participate in research panels, workshops, and academic discussions.
- Research mentorship and academic guidance from experienced scholars within the Lab’s network.
- Support in developing long-term collaborative research projects and identifying relevant funding opportunities in Estonia and the European Union.
- Continued engagement with the SSL–MENA research community beyond the fellowship period, subject to active participation and Lab Community arrangements.
MENA Non-Resident Fellowship Requirements
- Be researcher or scholar working on, or with a demonstrated research interest in, MENA-related issues.
- Hold at least a Master’s degree or equivalent, completed before the application deadline.
- Have an academic or professional background relevant to one of the programme’s research tracks.
- Have professional English proficiency.
- Be willing to actively contribute to the Research Group, including research tasks, discussions, meetings, and collaborative outputs.
- Demonstrate a genuine commitment to developing long-term research collaboration beyond individual participation in the fellowship.
Application Date and Process
- Click on the link to the application website to apply.
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