Graduate Student Research Workshop - Arab World
Posted date [2026-09-20]
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Job Description and Requirements
Graduate Student Research Workshop - Arab WorldJob Snapshot
Role: Graduate Student Research Workshop - Arab World
Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
Industry: Higher Education
Function: Research
Experience: Advanced doctoral candidate currently in the writing stage
Job Type: Not specified
Position Overview
New York University Abu Dhabi invites international doctoral students to apply for the Graduate Student Research Workshop hosted by the Humanities Research Fellowship for the Study of the Arab World in Abu Dhabi, UAE. Taking place from April 5-7, 2027, the three-day workshop provides advanced doctoral candidates with an opportunity to present and discuss PhD research related to the Arab world while receiving detailed feedback from fellow participants and NYU Abu Dhabi scholars.
Job Details
Country: UAE
City: Abu Dhabi
Industry: Higher Education
Function: Research
Salary: Not disclosed
Gender: No Preference
Candidate Nationality: Not specified
Job Type: Not specified
Work Arrangement: On-site
Workshop Focus
The Graduate Student Research Workshop is
intended for advanced doctoral candidates who are currently in the writing stage of their PhD projects.
Applications are encouraged from projects across the arts, humanities, and social sciences related to the Arab world, broadly defined. Relevant research may explore its literature and history, cultural and artistic heritage, and connections with other cultures.
The workshop combines individual research presentations with intensive discussion, peer engagement, and feedback from scholars working across different disciplines.
Workshop Format
Accepted participants will pre-circulate an English-language chapter from their doctoral project for discussion by the group.
Each participant will prepare:
* A 10-minute presentation introducing the research project.
* A chapter from the project for advance circulation.
* Research questions or challenges for discussion with participants.
Each presentation session will include:
* 10-minute research presentation.
* 10 minutes of commentary from an assigned discussant.
* 35-minute open discussion.
Participant Expectations
Participants will be expected to engage actively with the work of other doctoral researchers as well as present their own research.
Activities include:
* Reading other participants\' pre-circulated work.
* Discussing fellow doctoral candidates\' research.
* Presenting an overview of their own PhD project.
* Responding to feedback and research questions.
* Participating in discussions about research and academic writing.
* Engaging with professional development discussions.
* Building scholarly relationships with researchers and colleagues in related fields.
Academic Environment
NYU Abu Dhabi scholars from a variety of disciplines will provide feedback on participating students\' projects and discuss questions concerning research, writing, and professional development.
The workshop also provides participants with an opportunity to meet doctoral researchers working on related topics, exchange ideas, and develop professional relationships within their fields.
Eligibility
The workshop welcomes applications from international doctoral students conducting research related to the Arab world.
Applicants should be advanced doctoral candidates who are currently in the writing stage of their degree and prepared to share an English-language chapter of their project for detailed discussion.
Workshop Support
The Humanities Research Fellowship for the Study of the Arab World will cover:
* Travel to and from Abu Dhabi.
* Accommodation during the workshop.
* Meals during the three-day workshop.
Application Requirements
Applicants must submit the following materials in English:
* Curriculum Vitae.
* Two-page statement about the research.
* One-page work plan including the projected degree completion date.
* Abstract of the chapter to be presented.
* Letter of recommendation from the dissertation advisor.
* Required Additional Information form.
Applications will not be considered complete without all required documentation, including the Additional Information form.
Important Dates
Application process opens: September 15, 2026
Application deadline: October 15, 2026 at 11:59 pm EST
Recommendation letter deadline: October 15, 2026 at 11:59 pm EST
Project selection: Mid-November 2026
Workshop dates: April 5-7, 2027
About the Humanities Research Fellowship
The Humanities Research Fellowship for the Study of the Arab World at New York University Abu Dhabi supports Humanities research and scholarship concerning the Arab world.
The program provides an interdisciplinary research environment where scholars share work in progress, engage with NYU Abu Dhabi faculty and students, and participate in scholarly networks supporting ongoing research and intellectual exchange.
Applications are encouraged from projects across the arts, humanities, and social sciences related to the Arab world, broadly defined. Relevant research may explore its literature and history, cultural and artistic heritage, and connections with other cultures.
The workshop combines individual research presentations with intensive discussion, peer engagement, and feedback from scholars working across different disciplines.
Workshop Format
Accepted participants will pre-circulate an English-language chapter from their doctoral project for discussion by the group.
Each participant will prepare:
* A 10-minute presentation introducing the research project.
* A chapter from the project for advance circulation.
* Research questions or challenges for discussion with participants.
Each presentation session will include:
* 10-minute research presentation.
* 10 minutes of commentary from an assigned discussant.
* 35-minute open discussion.
Participant Expectations
Participants will be expected to engage actively with the work of other doctoral researchers as well as present their own research.
Activities include:
* Reading other participants\' pre-circulated work.
* Discussing fellow doctoral candidates\' research.
* Presenting an overview of their own PhD project.
* Responding to feedback and research questions.
* Participating in discussions about research and academic writing.
* Engaging with professional development discussions.
* Building scholarly relationships with researchers and colleagues in related fields.
Academic Environment
NYU Abu Dhabi scholars from a variety of disciplines will provide feedback on participating students\' projects and discuss questions concerning research, writing, and professional development.
The workshop also provides participants with an opportunity to meet doctoral researchers working on related topics, exchange ideas, and develop professional relationships within their fields.
Eligibility
The workshop welcomes applications from international doctoral students conducting research related to the Arab world.
Applicants should be advanced doctoral candidates who are currently in the writing stage of their degree and prepared to share an English-language chapter of their project for detailed discussion.
Workshop Support
The Humanities Research Fellowship for the Study of the Arab World will cover:
* Travel to and from Abu Dhabi.
* Accommodation during the workshop.
* Meals during the three-day workshop.
Application Requirements
Applicants must submit the following materials in English:
* Curriculum Vitae.
* Two-page statement about the research.
* One-page work plan including the projected degree completion date.
* Abstract of the chapter to be presented.
* Letter of recommendation from the dissertation advisor.
* Required Additional Information form.
Applications will not be considered complete without all required documentation, including the Additional Information form.
Important Dates
Application process opens: September 15, 2026
Application deadline: October 15, 2026 at 11:59 pm EST
Recommendation letter deadline: October 15, 2026 at 11:59 pm EST
Project selection: Mid-November 2026
Workshop dates: April 5-7, 2027
About the Humanities Research Fellowship
The Humanities Research Fellowship for the Study of the Arab World at New York University Abu Dhabi supports Humanities research and scholarship concerning the Arab world.
The program provides an interdisciplinary research environment where scholars share work in progress, engage with NYU Abu Dhabi faculty and students, and participate in scholarly networks supporting ongoing research and intellectual exchange.
