Research Writing Fellow - Arab World Humanities
Posted date [2026-09-20]
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Job Description and Requirements
Research Writing Fellow - Arab World HumanitiesJob Snapshot
Role: Research Writing Fellow - Arab World Humanities
Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
Industry: Higher Education
Function: Research
Experience: At least 5 years post-PhD, MFA, or equivalent terminal degree
Job Type: Full Time
Position Overview
New York University Abu Dhabi invites established Humanities scholars to apply for the Research Writing Residency offered by the Humanities Research Fellowship for the Study of the Arab World in Abu Dhabi, UAE. Running from January 11-29, 2027, the three-week residency will bring together an international cohort of up to ten scholars to advance existing research projects toward completion. The opportunity is intended for mid-career and senior academics conducting Humanities research related to the Arab world, its literature, history, cultural and artistic heritage, and connections with other cultures.
Job Details
Country: UAE
City: Abu Dhabi
Industry: Higher Education
Function: Research
Salary: Not
disclosed
Gender: No Preference
Candidate Nationality: Not specified
Job Type: Full Time
Work Arrangement: On-site
Research Writing Residency
The residency is designed for established scholars whose research projects are already well advanced and have reached the writing, revision, or final completion stage. It is not intended for beginning or developing a new research project.
Participants may use the residency to advance different forms of academic writing, including:
* Research articles.
* Book manuscripts.
* Book chapters.
* Academic essays.
Applicants may propose projects across Humanities disciplines provided that the work relates to the study of the Arab world.
Research Scope
The fellowship welcomes Humanities scholarship addressing areas such as:
* Literature of the Arab world.
* History of the Arab world.
* Cultural heritage.
* Artistic heritage.
* Connections between the Arab world and other cultures.
* Related Humanities research.
The research proposal should clearly identify the project\'s current stage, explain what the scholar intends to accomplish during the three-week residency, and describe how access to NYU Abu Dhabi and-or the UAE would specifically support or benefit the project.
Residency Expectations
Selected scholars will participate in a focused research and writing environment while contributing to the intellectual community at NYU Abu Dhabi.
Residency activities include:
* One weekend writing seminar with NYU Abu Dhabi faculty and fellows.
* One research panel presentation.
* Two group dinners with fellow scholars and selected NYU Abu Dhabi faculty.
* One individual meeting with an NYU Abu Dhabi faculty member or Humanities Research Fellowship Research Fellow.
Eligibility
Applications are welcomed from mid-career and senior academics who:
* Are at least five years beyond completion of a PhD, MFA, or equivalent terminal degree.
* Have an established record of independent research.
* Are already well advanced in the research project proposed for the residency.
Applicants should normally hold an academic appointment at Associate Professor level or equivalent, or above.
Residency Support
The fellowship will cover:
* Travel to and from Abu Dhabi.
* Accommodation for the duration of the residency.
* Meals for the duration of the residency.
Application Requirements
Applicants must submit the following materials in English:
* Curriculum Vitae of up to four pages.
* Research proposal of 3-5 pages, including references.
* Completed Short Answer Form.
Applications will not be considered complete without all required documentation, including the Short Answer Form.
The application deadline is October 15, 2026 at 11:59 pm EST.
UAE nationals are encouraged to apply.
About the Humanities Research Fellowship
The Humanities Research Fellowship for the Study of the Arab World at New York University Abu Dhabi provides a multidisciplinary research environment dedicated to Humanities scholarship and the study of the Arab world.
Fellows contribute to the university\'s intellectual community by advancing their research, sharing work in progress with NYU Abu Dhabi faculty and students, and participating in scholarly networks and research-related activities.
Gender: No Preference
Candidate Nationality: Not specified
Job Type: Full Time
Work Arrangement: On-site
Research Writing Residency
The residency is designed for established scholars whose research projects are already well advanced and have reached the writing, revision, or final completion stage. It is not intended for beginning or developing a new research project.
Participants may use the residency to advance different forms of academic writing, including:
* Research articles.
* Book manuscripts.
* Book chapters.
* Academic essays.
Applicants may propose projects across Humanities disciplines provided that the work relates to the study of the Arab world.
Research Scope
The fellowship welcomes Humanities scholarship addressing areas such as:
* Literature of the Arab world.
* History of the Arab world.
* Cultural heritage.
* Artistic heritage.
* Connections between the Arab world and other cultures.
* Related Humanities research.
The research proposal should clearly identify the project\'s current stage, explain what the scholar intends to accomplish during the three-week residency, and describe how access to NYU Abu Dhabi and-or the UAE would specifically support or benefit the project.
Residency Expectations
Selected scholars will participate in a focused research and writing environment while contributing to the intellectual community at NYU Abu Dhabi.
Residency activities include:
* One weekend writing seminar with NYU Abu Dhabi faculty and fellows.
* One research panel presentation.
* Two group dinners with fellow scholars and selected NYU Abu Dhabi faculty.
* One individual meeting with an NYU Abu Dhabi faculty member or Humanities Research Fellowship Research Fellow.
Eligibility
Applications are welcomed from mid-career and senior academics who:
* Are at least five years beyond completion of a PhD, MFA, or equivalent terminal degree.
* Have an established record of independent research.
* Are already well advanced in the research project proposed for the residency.
Applicants should normally hold an academic appointment at Associate Professor level or equivalent, or above.
Residency Support
The fellowship will cover:
* Travel to and from Abu Dhabi.
* Accommodation for the duration of the residency.
* Meals for the duration of the residency.
Application Requirements
Applicants must submit the following materials in English:
* Curriculum Vitae of up to four pages.
* Research proposal of 3-5 pages, including references.
* Completed Short Answer Form.
Applications will not be considered complete without all required documentation, including the Short Answer Form.
The application deadline is October 15, 2026 at 11:59 pm EST.
UAE nationals are encouraged to apply.
About the Humanities Research Fellowship
The Humanities Research Fellowship for the Study of the Arab World at New York University Abu Dhabi provides a multidisciplinary research environment dedicated to Humanities scholarship and the study of the Arab world.
Fellows contribute to the university\'s intellectual community by advancing their research, sharing work in progress with NYU Abu Dhabi faculty and students, and participating in scholarly networks and research-related activities.
