Arab-American short story writing contest
Arab American Educational Foundation (AAEF)
AAEF invites story submissions for its inaugural short story contest celebrating the rich and diverse voices of Arab Americans living in the United States
All Resources and Opportunities
The presence of an opportunity on MESA's website does not indicate endorsement by MESA. MESA recommends that individuals practice due diligence in dealing with any vendor or institution listed. Specific questions about any listed opportunity should be directed to the organization/person referenced in the listing and not to MESA.
Postings
Anyone wishing to post an opportunity should complete the form found here. If you have a virtual event please complete this form instead. MESA charges $95 for postings on the employment and summer language programs pages. All other postings are free of charge. We will invoice you and provide payment options once we receive your order. Please note postings will go up only after payment has been received. Postings may not exceed 500 words and will be posted for a maximum of 90 days (repostings will incur an additional $95 charge). Questions may be directed to secretariat@mesana.org.
Cultural Research Grants
Saudi Ministry of Culture
The ministry invites applications to the first cycle of the Cultural Research Grants Program.
Weatherhead Scholars Program
Harvard University: Weatherhead Center for International Affairs
The Weatherhead Scholars Program invites applications for its interdisciplinary cohort of fellows, including Postdoctoral Fellows, Visiting Scholars, and Practitioner Fellows.
Assistant Professor of Francophone Studies
Lake Forest College
The Department of Modern Languages and Literatures invites applications for a tenure-track position in Francophone Studies, with a secondary specialization in postcolonial, decolonial, or neocolonial studies.
16th Gulf Research Meeting Call for Workshop Proposal 2026
Gulf Research Center
GRC invites workshop proposals for its annual Gulf Research Meeting (GRM)
Call for Applications - NYUAD Graduate Student Research Workshop 2026 “New Directions in the Study of the Arab World”
NYUAD Humanities Research Fellowship for the Study of the Arab World
The program invites applications from international doctoral students for its upcoming Graduate Student Research Workshop to be held from February 11-13, 2026 at NYU Abu Dhabi.
Visiting Assistant Professor of Arabic
Middlebury College
The Department of Arabic announces an opening for a three-year Visiting Assistant Professor position in Arabic beginning the Fall semester of 2026.
Associate Professor or Professor – Palestinian Literature and Culture
University of Toronto
The Department of Near and Middle Eastern Civilizations in the Faculty of Arts and Science invites applications for a full-time tenure stream position in Palestinian Literature and Culture
Apply now for the 2026–2027 academic year awards
Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program
Applications are now open for over 380 awards for the 2026–2027 academic year
Researcher in Comparative Area Studies (Postdoctoral level)
Charles University
The Faculty of Arts is seeking a postdoctoral researcher in comparative area studies
Workshop Application: MENA Diasporas: Migration, Identity, and Belonging
American University of Sharjah’s Center for Arab Studies and Islamic Civilizations (CASIC)
The workshop invites submissions exploring dynamics and evolving experiences of diaspora communities in/of the MENA region
Research Group Leader in Comparative Area Studies
Charles University
The Faculty of Arts seeks applications for a Researcher in Comparative Area Studies
Assistant Professor of Modern Arabic Literature and Culture
University of California, Berkeley
The Department of Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures invites applications for an Assistant Professor position in Modern Arabic Literature and Culture, tenure track.
Call for Applications - NYUAD Research Writing Retreat 2026
NYUAD Humanities Research Fellowship for the Study of the Arab World
The Humanities Research Fellowship for the Study of the Arab World invites distinguished scholars to apply for its Research Writing Retreat, to be held in Winter 2026 and Spring 2026
Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) - Contemporary Islam in the Americas
DePaul University
The Department of Religious Studies invites applicants for a tenure-track appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning September 2026
Interdisciplinary Fellowships
Yale Institute of Sacred Music
The center invites applications for interdisciplinary research fellowships at the intersection of religion and the arts beginning Fall 2026
Assistant/Associate Professor in International Relations Theory
American University in Cairo
The Department of Political Science invites applications for a tenure-track position in International Relations starting Fall 2026
Faculty Member in Islamic Chaplaincy
Hartford International University for Religion and Peace
Hartford International University invites applications for a full-time or half-time faculty position in Islamic Chaplaincy (open rank) to begin July 1, 2026
Associate or Full Professor in Islamic Studies
Hartford International University for Religion and Peace
Hartford International University invites applications for a full-time faculty position in Islamic Studies (open rank) which carries a simultaneous appointment of Co-Director of the Duncan Black Macdonald Center for the Study of Islam and Christian-Muslim Relations to begin July 1, 2026
Upcoming Midddle East Institute Book Talks
Middle East Institute, National University of Singapore
Free, virtual book talks hosted by the Middle East Institute - Japan and the Middle East (Sept 17) and Jordan: Politics in an Accidental Crucible (Sept 9)
Official Launch of the Tokat Institute for Advanced Islamic Studies
Tokat Institute for Advanced Islamic Studies
Announcing the official launch of the Tokat Institute for Advanced Islamic Studies—a non-partisan academic institution dedicated to the rigorous and expansive study of the Islamic intellectual tradition. The TIAIS is dedicated to the dissemination of original and relevant research in Islamic Studies through the support of academic publications, themed conferences, book completion grants, article prizes, dissertation awards, and writing stipends.
Call for Applications: 2026-27 Membership Institute for Advance Study - School of Historical Studies
Institute for Advanced Study - School of Historical Studies
The Institute for Advanced Study School of Historical Studies invites scholars to apply for 2026-27 membership
Assistant Professor in the history of Arab Migration, Mobility and Diaspora
Khayrallah Center/North Carolina State University
The Department of History and the Khayrallah Center for Lebanese Diaspora Studies at North Carolina State University invite applications to fill the Akram Khater Distinguished Professorship in Arab Migration Studies. We invite applicants for a tenure-track appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor in the history of Arab Migration, Mobility and Diaspora, beginning August 2026.
Assistant, Associate or Full Professor in Anthropology (Fall 2026)
The American University in Cairo
The Department of Sociology, Egyptology and Anthropology (SEA) invites applications for an Assistant or Associate Professor of Anthropology with expertise in either the Anthropology of Religion and/or the Anthropology of the Environment.
Digital Content Associate, MESA Academic Freedom Initiative
MESA
The Middle East Studies Association (MESA) is seeking a part-time contractor to create digital content for its Academic Freedom Initiative.