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Mohamed Ali Foundation
2027 Mohamed Ali Foundation Fellowship
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Research on an agreed topic in the Abbas Hilmi II Papers, with a lecture at Durham University and an original book chapter.
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Everyone needs
- profession specialist on 19th and early 20th-century Egypt Exact current official rule
- proven research experience Exact current official rule
- record of publication Exact current official rule
- good networker who can promote the fellowship programme effectively to prospective fellows
- visit Durham at least briefly in order to deliver the lecture in June Exact current official rule
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- career stage established scholars Exact current official rule
- career stage early career (post-doctoral) Exact current official rule
- two-month residency in Durham Exact current official rule
- two-month residency, by negotiation elsewhere Exact current official rule
Preferences and flexible criteria (1)
- language good reading knowledge of Arabic, Ottoman Turkish, French, and English
- Level of study
- Postdoctoral
- Fields of study
- Arts and humanities
What's covered Fellows will be awarded an honorarium upon completion of their …
- Funding details
- Fellows will be awarded an honorarium upon completion of their fellowship, and accommodation and all meals will be provided for the duration of the fellowship; a research travel grant is also available to each fellow.; £5,000 GBP, payable half upon commencement of the residency and half upon delivery of the completed book chapter (ready for publication).; full access during their residency to departmental and other University facilities such as Computing and Information Services and the University Library; Fellows will be awarded an honorarium upon completion of their fellowship; accommodation and all meals will be provided for the duration of the fellowship; all meals will be provided for the duration of the fellowship; an honorarium upon completion of their fellowship; £5,000 GBP, payable half upon commencement of the residency
- Duration
- < 6 months
- Host country
- Multiple
- Host institution
- Durham University; jointly tenable in IMEIS and Grey College. Residency elsewhere may be negotiated.
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. Both this stage and the supporting-document email stage are required for consideration. Required
- Email a copy of your Project Proposal (2–3 pages) alongside a copy of your CV in support of your application. Required
- Deadline
- 20 October 2026
- Application cycle
- 2026 application cycle
- Notes
- Both application stages are required: complete the application form and email a 2–3 page project proposal and CV to maf.fellow@durham.ac.uk.
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