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The Arab Council for the Social Sciences (ACSS) has opened applications for its Ninth Cycle Small Grants Program 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about the grants and apply for it.
Opportunity Details
The ACSS Small Grants Program (ninth cycle) supports research in the social sciences and humanities, encouraging innovative projects on nation, identity, and history in the Arab world. This cycle emphasizes work inspired by Constantine Zurayk, focusing on historical events shaping Arab nationhood and identity formation.
Grant amount: Up to USD 3,000
Number of recipients: 2–3 researchers per cycle
Coverage: Fieldwork costs, consultations, research equipment, and stipends within specified limits
Output requirement: Submission of a working paper for the ACSS Working Papers Series
Participation in the Sixth Research Forum (Spring 2026), supported by ACSS
Arab citizens, refugees, stateless individuals from the Arab region, or persons of Arab origin residing abroad
PhD candidates in dissertation writing or individuals within three years of completing their PhD
Early-career scholars exploring nationhood, historical narratives, and identity formation
Prepare required documents:
CV
One-page cover letter
Proof of nationality
Research proposal
Academic documents
Completed timeline and outputs form
Budget request
Submit applications by the specified deadline
Budgets may include fieldwork, consultations, research equipment, and stipends
Strict prohibition on AI-written proposals
Apply for ACSS Ninth Cycle Small Grants Program
