CONFERENCES 1. Conference: "Dynamics of Change: Media and the Public Sphere in Egypt", Freie Universität Berlin, 8-10 December 2016 2. Conference: "Gender and Generation in the Aftermath of the Uprisings. Political Visions, Desires, Movements in the Middle East and North Africa Today", SOAS University of London, 9-10 December 2016 3. Workshop: "Islam in the Balkans. Research Perspectives 30 Years after 'L'islam balkanique'", EHESS, Paris, 15-16 December 2016 4. 6th Annual ucLADINO Judeo-Spanish Symposium: "Community and Continuity", University of California, Los Angeles, 1-2 March 2017 5. Third Biennial Conference on Iranian Studies, Symposia Iranica, Pembroke College, Cambridge, 11-12 April 2017 6. International Conference on Justice and Ethics, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Iran, 15-16 April 2017 7. International Conference: "Religious Dynamics in Contemporary Egypt", Cairo, 10-12 September 2017 POSITIONS 8. Al-Qasimi Chair (Professor/Associate Professor) in Islamic Studies, IAIS, University of Exeter, UK 9. Al-Qasimi Chair (Professor/Associate Professor) in Gulf Studies and Director of the Centre for Gulf Studies, IAIS, University of Exeter, UK 10. Two Open Rank Positions in Political Science and Two Positions in International Relations, Antalya International University 11. Multiple Open Rank Positions in International Relations, Bilkent University, Ankara 12. Full-time Faculty Position in "Islamic Thought and Culture", Maryland Institute College of Art, Baltimore 13. Lecturer in the Arabic Studies Program, College of William and Mary, Williamsburg, VA 14. Assistant Professor in International Studies, Seattle University OTHER INFORMATION 15. 4th International 10-Day Course on Shi'a Islamic Studies, University of Religions and Denominations, Qom, 4-14 March 2017 16. Syriac and Armenian Summer School, Dumbarton Oaks Research Library and Collection & Hill Museum and Manuscript Library, Collegeville, MN, 10 July-12 August 2017 17. International Summer School: "The Indian Ocean World and Eurasian Connections. Connectivity in Motion: People, Ideas, and Animals across the Indian Ocean", Halle (Saale),Germany, 24-29 July 2017 18. Fully Funded Research on Comparative Labor and Human Development in Middle Eastern Countries Using Labor Market Panel Surveys Data 19. China Grant related to Afghanistan, Iraq, Syria; U.S. Institute of Peace (USIP) 20. Award for Research on Ankara 21. Peer Reviewers for New "Journal on Muslim Philanthropy and Civil Society (JMPCS)" 22. Call for Papers on "Youth" for "Middle East - Topics & Arguments (META)", #9 edited by Christoph H. Schwarz and Anika Oettler 23. Special Issue on "Marriage and Family in the Gulf Today" of the Journal "Arabian Humanities" (No. 10, Spring 2018) _____________ If you want to distribute an announcement via DAVO-Info-Service (about 1500 recipients) and EURAMES Info Service (more than 6000 recipients, only English and French announcements), please apply the usual format of the text with no more than 50 words and no attachment. Please send only the most important information to davo@geo.uni-mainz.de and refer to further details with a link to the respective website or an email address. Best regards, Guenter Meyer, Centre for Research on the Arab World (CERAW), University of Mainz ____________________ CONFERENCES 1. Conference: "Dynamics of Change: Media and the Public Sphere in Egypt", Freie Universität Berlin, 8-10 December 2016 The conference offers the opportunity and space for actors from academia, media, civil society, and politics from Egypt and beyond to discuss relevant issues to the media in times of transformation and conflict. It is organized on behalf of the Arab-German Young Academy for Sciences and Humanities by Dr. Hanan Badr and Prof. Dr. Carola Richter. The keynote will be held by Dr. Sahar Khamis at the German Council on Foreign Relations in Berlin. Participation is free of charge, please register with mailto:commworkshop@zedat.fu-berlin.de. Program and Information: www.polsoz.fu-berlin.de/kommwiss/arbeitstellen/internationale_kommunikation/Projekte-und-Publikationen/Journalism-in-Egypt-Conference-2016/index.html _____________ 2. Conference: "Gender and Generation in the Aftermath of the Uprisings. Political Visions, Desires, Movements in the Middle East and North Africa Today", SOAS, University of London, 9-10 December 2016 The conference will explore the predicament of young women and men in and from the MENA region in contemporary times. It brings together scholars and activists with the aim to analyse the visions, desires and projects emerging in the post-uprisings contexts among youth individuals, affective communities, social and political movements and social non-movements. Admission free. Pre-registration required. Information: www.soas.ac.uk/lmei/events/09dec2016-gender-and-generation-in-the-aftermath-of-the-uprisings-political-visions-desires-movement.html _____________ 3. Workshop: "Islam in the Balkans. Research Perspectives 30 Years after 'L'islam balkanique'", EHESS, Paris, 15-16 December 2016 For information on the program contact Fabio Giomi: fabio.giomi@gmail.com _____________ 4. 6th Annual ucLADINO Judeo-Spanish Symposium: "Community and Continuity", University of California, Los Angeles, 1-2 March 2017 One of the panels is focusing on Judeo-Spanish in Hispanic, Jewish, Semitic, Romance, Turkish, and Slavic language studies. Deadline for abstracts: 31 December 2016. Information: http://us9.campaign-archive1.com/?u=e1ae5bef9757e58afec01a89a&id=8e6953a69a&e=82aeb6c61d _____________ 5. Third Biennial Conference on Iranian Studies, Symposia Iranica, Pembroke College, Cambridge, 11-12 April 2017 We consider proposals in any discipline that engages with any aspect of Iranian studies within the arts, humanities, and the social sciences from prehistory through to the contemporary. Comparative themes and interdisciplinary approaches are also very welcome. Deadline for abstracts: 2 December 2016. Information: http://symposia-iranica.com/cfp/ _____________ 6. International Conference on Justice and Ethics, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Iran, 15-16 April 2017 Participants are encouraged to frame their views in the light of Twelver Shia Islam, and how it views ethics and justice. Elected participants whose paper has been accepted will receive free accommodation for their four-day stay. Limited travel funds are available for PhD candidates and postdoctoral researchers. Deadline for abstracts: 30 December 2016. Information: http://icjeca.um.ac.ir/index.php?module=htmlpages&func=display&pid=129 _____________ 7. International Conference: "Religious Dynamics in Contemporary Egypt", Cairo, 10-12 September 2017 By applying a resolutely multidisciplinary approach, the conference intends to look at the full complexity of the role and impact of the religious in the life of Egyptians, whether in its political dimension or in its social and cultural organisation. Presentations can be in French, English or Arabic. Deadline for abstracts: 30 November 2016. Information: http://www.academia.edu/28798968/Call_for_papers_RELIGIOUS_DYNAMICS_IN_CONTEMPORARY_EGYPT_September_3-5_2017 _____________ POSITIONS 8. Al-Qasimi Chair (Professor/Associate Professor) in Islamic Studies, IAIS, University of Exeter, UK The post holder will be a leading international figure with the ability to attract high quality researchers at doctoral and postdoctoral level to the Islamic Studies research group. Any area of Islamic Studies is an appropriate specialism including (but not limited to) history, theology, philosophy, literature, mysticism, law, jurisprudence, art and architecture, art history, anthropology and sociology, digital humanities, and any period of the study of Islam. Deadline for application: 5 January 2017. Information: http://bit.ly/2gcr802 _____________ 9. Al-Qasimi Chair (Professor/Associate Professor) in Gulf Studies and Director of the Centre for Gulf Studies, IAIS, University of Exeter, UK The post holder will be a leading international figure in Gulf studies, especially in the areas of social sciences and contemporary history and cultural studies. S/he is also expected to assume the directorship of the Centre for Gulf Studies, which gathers the world's largest concentration of researchers in humanities and social sciences interested in the Gulf region. Deadline for application: 5 January 2017. Information: http://bit.ly/2gdooP9 _____________ 10. Two Open Rank Positions in Political Science and Two Positions in International Relations, Antalya International University Successful candidates are expected to start in Fall 2017. In Political Science we are seeking candidates with research interests in democracy and democratization, political institutions, party systems, elections and voting behavior. In International Relations we invite candidates with research focus on International Security and traditional theories of International Relations. Candidates who have regional expertise in Middle East or East Asia are encouraged to apply. Deadline for application: 15 January 2016. Information: christos.kourtelis@antalya.edu.tr _____________ 11. Multiple Open Rank Positions in International Relations, Bilkent University, Ankara Applicants should hold a PhD in International Relations or a related field, though PhD candidates with publications and close to completing their studies are also encouraged to apply. Deadline for application: 23 December 2016. Information: ir@bilkent.edu.tr _____________ 12. Full-time Faculty Position in "Islamic Thought and Culture", Maryland Institute College of Art, Baltimore The position will begin 1 August 2017. The emphasis is on the lived complexities of Islam. Disciplinary approach and geographic specialization are open. Deadline for application: 20 December 2016. Information: www.micahr.slideroom.com _____________ 13. Lecturer in the Arabic Studies Program, College of William and Mary, Williamsburg, VA We seek a professional, skilled instructor who can teach at all levels of the curriculum, both Arabic language and Arabic/Middle-Eastern cultures courses. A Master's degree in Arabic language, literature or culture is required, in addition to a successful proficiency-based teaching record. Ph.D. or ABD is preferred, Deadline for application: 6 January 2017. Information: http://jobs.wm.edu/postings/26323 _____________ 14. Assistant Professor in International Studies, Seattle University The position is beginning in September 2017 for an interdisciplinary social scientist with cross-regional expertise in the developing world and a critical perspective on difference and inequality (race, class, gender, sexuality). Deadline for application: 12 December 2016. Information: https://jobs.seattleu.edu _____________ OTHER INFORMATION 15. 4th International 10-Day Course on Shi'a Islamic Studies, University of Religions and Denominations, Qom, 4-14 March 2017 The main topic of this program is to focus upon Twelver Shi'ism; however, participants in this course will also learn about other main branches of Shi'ism. After a one-week workshop in Qom and Mashhad, a 5-day tour of acquaintance with Iran's cultural and religious environment is intended for the participants Deadline for registration: 1 February 2017. Information: http://shiacourse.urd.ac.ir/ _____________ 16. Syriac and Armenian Summer School, Dumbarton Oaks Research Library and Collection & Hill Museum and Manuscript Library, Collegeville, MN, 10 July-12 August 2017 The summer school consists of two intensive five-week courses. The audience is doctoral students or recent PhDs who can demonstrate a need to learn Syriac or Armenian for their research. Note that it is not possible to enroll in both courses. Costs for tuition, housing, and meals will be covered. Deadline for application: 15 January 2017. Information: http://us9.campaign-archive2.com/?u=e1ae5bef9757e58afec01a89a&id=d4ef64d954&e=82aeb6c61d _____________ 17. International Summer School: "The Indian Ocean World and Eurasian Connections. Connectivity in Motion: People, Ideas, and Animals across the Indian Ocean", Halle (Saale), 24-29 July 2017 The Center for Interdisciplinary Area Studies, University Halle-Witten, and the Center for Global Asia at New York University Shanghai are organising this Summer School. Deadline for application: 31 January 2017. Information: www.zirs.uni-halle.de/forschung-tiowaec.php _____________ 18. Fully Funded Research on Comparative Labor and Human Development in Middle Eastern Countries Using Labor Market Panel Surveys Data The Economic Research Forum (ERF) invites affiliates and non-ERF affiliates to submit proposals that enhance the understanding of a variety of labor market challenges and issues relevant to the region. Deadline for submissions: 15 December 2016. Information: http://erf.org.eg/2016/09/28/comparative-labor-and-human-development-research-using-labor-market-panel-surveys-data/ _____________ 19. China Grant related to Afghanistan, Iraq, Syria; U.S. Institute of Peace (USIP) USIP's China grant is a new initiative starting in 2017 that explores China's impact on conflict dynamics, particularly in Afghanistan, Iraq, Myanmar, Nigeria, Pakistan, South Sudan, and Syria. The China grant supports projects that promote education, training, dialogue, and capacity building for peacemakers in the United States, China, and third countries. Deadline for application: 26 December 2016. Information: http://chinaandthemiddleeast.blogspot.de/2016/11/new-china-grant-at-us-institute-of-peace.html _____________ 20. Award for Research on Ankara The Vehbi Koc Ankara Studies Research Center (VEKAM) has issued a call for scientific research on the urban development of Ankara, the social, institutional and economic history as well as culture and cultural heritage of Ankara and its surroundings, and folklore and intangible cultural heritage of Ankara and the region. 5 research projects will be financially supported by up to TRY 10,000. Deadline for application: 7 January 2017. Information: https://vekam.ku.edu.tr/en/content/call-vekam-research-award _____________ 21. Peer Reviewers for New "Journal on Muslim Philanthropy and Civil Society (JMPCS)" JMPCS needs reviewers for its inaugural issue. We are looking for scholars - across all disciplines - who have an interest in religious studies, civil society, nonprofit management, social movements, philanthropy or civic engagement to participate in the double blind peer review process. The JMPCS will be an open access journal hosted by the Indiana University-Purdue University, which is home to the Lilly School of Philanthropy. If you are interested in being a peer reviewer, please contact Dr. Sabith Khan, Managing Editor at mailto:khanpgg@vt.edu _____________ 22. Call for Papers on "Youth" for "Middle East - Topics & Arguments (META)" #9 edited by Christoph H. Schwarz and Anika Oettler We call for articles from a broad array of disciplines, including sociology, anthropology, political science, literature studies, cultural studies, media studies, history and economics, which critically engage with concepts of youth related to the MENA region, or which present new empirical findings. Deadline for abstracts: 20 December 2016. Information: http://meta-journal.net/announcement/view/15 _____________ 23. Special Issue on "Marriage and Family in the Gulf Today" of the Journal "Arabian Humanities" (No. 10, Spring 2018) This issue is edited by Françoise De Bel Air, Jihan Safar and Blandine Destremau. It welcomes contributions on family, marriage and demographic changes in the Arab Gulf States today, their diversity, the challenges facing families in the region, as well as the socio-political stakes in the current context of economic and political transition especially since 2011. Deadline for proposals: 3 January, 2017. Information: https://cy.revues.org/3170
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