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Mohamed Ali Foundation
2027 Mohamed Ali Foundation Fellowship Programme
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Research on an agreed topic using the Abbas Hilmi II Papers, with a lecture at Durham University.
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Do I qualify
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Everyone needs
- profession specialist on 19th- and early 20th-century Egypt Exact current official rule
- profession proven research experience Exact current official rule
- profession record of publication
- profession good networker able to promote the fellowship programme effectively to prospective fellows Exact current official rule
- two-month residency in Durham or by negotiation elsewhere, and a brief visit to Durham to deliver the June lecture Exact current official rule
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- career stage established scholar
- career stage early-career postdoctoral scholar
Preferences and flexible criteria (1)
- language good reading knowledge of Arabic, Ottoman Turkish, French, and English for full use of the collection
- Level of study
- Postdoctoral
- Fields of study
- Arts and humanities
What's covered Partial funding
- Funding type
- Partial funding
- Funding details
- Fellows will be awarded an honorarium upon completion of their fellowship; accommodation and all meals will be provided for the duration of the fellowship; accommodation and all meals during the residency period; £5,000 GBP, payable half upon commencement of the residency and half upon delivery of the completed book chapter; A modest research travel grant during the residency period is also available.; Reasonable travel expenses incurred in order to take up the residency will also be provided.; all meals will be provided for the duration of the fellowship; an honorarium upon completion of their fellowship
- Duration
- < 6 months
- Host country
- Multiple
- Host institution
- Durham University
What I need English proficiency required—evidence not specified
- English requirement
- English proficiency required—evidence not specified
- In-person requirements
- Required in-person study/placement/event
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- Complete the Application Form. Required
- Send a 2–3 page Project Proposal and a copy of your CV to maf.fellow@durham.ac.uk. Required
- Deadline
- 20 October 2026
- Deadline notes
- If required, interviews of shortlisted candidates take place in November 2026; applicants will be informed of results by the end of November 2026.
- Application cycle
- 2026 application cycle
- Notes
- Applicants must complete the application form and email a 2–3-page project proposal and CV to maf.fellow@durham.ac.uk; both stages are required.
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