Applications are currently being accepted for the Social Sciences Lab MENA (SSL MENA) Fellowship Programme 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About SSL MENA Fellowship Programme
The MENA Junior Fellowship aims to support junior and emerging scholars engaged in MENA studies by providing structured research training, mentorship, and institutional affiliation to strengthen their research capacity and facilitate their integration into global academic and policy research networks.
Benefits of SSL MENA Fellowship Programme
- One-year research affiliation with the Social Sciences Lab MENA, extendable through access to the Lab Community.
- Opportunities to engage with relevant European Union and Estonian funding, mobility, fellowship, and academic exchange opportunities through the Lab, including schemes such as Erasmus+ and Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA).
- Tailored training, mentorship, and research supervision by experienced scholars.
- Access to research data, collaborative projects, and publication opportunities.
- Guidance and support in academic publishing.
- Participation in thematic research groups and professional development workshops.
SSL MENA Fellowship Programme Requirements
- All nationalities are welcome. Applicants should, however, demonstrate a clear and sustained interest in MENA studies.
- Proficiency in English is required; knowledge of Arabic is an asset but not mandatory.
- Hold a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree (BA or equivalent).
- Graduated students or early-career scholars seeking to strengthen their academic profile.
- Commitment to actively participate in scheduled sessions and collaborative tasks.
Application Date and Process
- Click on the link to the application website to apply.
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