CONFERENCES
1.
Symposium on
"Canada and Palestine", University of Ottawa, 22 February 2019
2. Conference on "Culture at Risk: Yemen's Heritage
under Threat", Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution, Washington D.C., 23 February 2019
3. Conference on "The Egyptian Revolution of 1919:
The Birth of the Modern Nation", SOAS, London, 27-28 March 2019
4.
6th International Conference
of the International Iranian Economic Association, University of Naples
“L’Orientale”, 16-17 May 2019
5.
5th China and The Middle East
and North Africa Conference, Shanghai University, 17-18 May 2019
6.
Workshop on “Canada & Saudi Arabia:
Legal Frameworks and Policy Options”, University of Windsor, Canada, 30 May
2019
7. PhD Conference on "Sacred Locations - Spaces and
Bodies in Religion", Central European University & University of
Szeged, Szeged, 13-15 June 2019
8. 2019 Exeter Gulf Conference: "Zones of Theory in
the Study of Yemen", University of Exeter, 1-2 July 2019
9. International Conference on "World
Literatures and the Global South", University of Sydney, 13-25 August 2019
10. 26th International Congress of the
German Middle East Studies Association (DAVO) Combined with the Section of
Islamic Studies of the DMG: "History, Politics and Culture in Middle East
and North Africa", University of Hamburg, 3-5 October 2019
11. Panel on "Central Eurasian Islam as
Discursive Tradition?" during the Conference of the Central Eurasian
Studies Society, Washington D.C., 10-13 October 2019
12.
2nd Global Conference on
“Freedom of Speech: An Inclusive Interdisciplinary Conference”, Progressive
Connexions Network, Vienna, 12-13 October 2019
13.
Seminar
on "Women and Development in the Global South", School for Advanced
Research
POSITIONS
14.
Two PhD Candidates for Research on
Migration in Morocco, University of Leiden
15.
Senior
Research Fellowship at the Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies, University of
Oxford
16. Two Research Fellowships at the Oxford Centre for
Islamic Studies, University of Oxford
17.
Assistant or
Associate Professor at the Department of History, American University Cairo
18.
Post-doctoral Fellowship on the History
of Gender Studies,
Tel Aviv University
19.
Assistant Professor in Iranian and
Persian Gulf Studies, Oklahoma State University
OTHER
INFORMATION
20. Middle East Mediterranean Summer Summit, Lugano, 15-25
August 2019
21.
Summer
Arabic Programs at the American University Beirut, 19 June-7 August 2019
22. Summer Courses on "General Islamic
Studies" (16 June-12 July 2019) and "Islamic Law" (14 July-8
August 2019), American University Cairo
23.
Summer Courses
in Modern Standard Arabic, Al Akhawayn University, Ifrane, Morocco
24. Workshops on "Women and Politics: MENA
Experiences", June 2019 in Abu Dhabi / October 2019 in Rabat
25.
Articles
on Islamic Studies and Social Sciences for Special Issue of "Al-Manhaj: A
Journal of Multidisciplinary Research"
26.
Articles
on " Muslims under Suspicion - Interdisciplinary Insights into Policies of
Preventing so-called Islamist Extremism in Europe" for Special Issue of
"Islamophobia Studies Yearbook"
27.
Articles
for "Eurasian Research Journal" Focusing on Turkic-speaking Countries
28.
Articles
for the First Issue of "Diyâr. Journal of Ottoman, Turkish and Middle
Eastern Studies"
29. Call for Membership in the Arab-German
Young Academy of Sciences and Humanities (AGYA)
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Centre for Research on the Arab World (CERAW), University of Mainz, in
cooperation with the University of Sharjah (UAE)
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CONFERENCES
1. Symposium
"Canada and Palestine", University of Ottawa, 22 February 2019
Participants will discuss original research exploring
topics such as the relationship of the Conservative and Liberal parties with
Palestinians, refugee and mobility restrictions, Canadian policy towards the
Palestinians and international law, perceptions of the Palestinians and
relationships of power. Etc.
Contact: Jeremy Wildeman (jeremy.wildeman@gmail.com)
Contact: Jeremy Wildeman (jeremy.wildeman@gmail.com)
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2. Conference on
"Culture at Risk: Yemen's Heritage under Threat", Freer Gallery of
Art, Smithsonian Institution, Washington D.C., 23 February 2019
Yemen’s millennia of rich
cultural heritage is being threatened, damaged, or destroyed due to ongoing
conflict in the region. Three panels of experts examine consequences for
cultural heritage and collective memory, highlight the Yemeni response, and
consider the international community’s responsibility in this crisis.
Information: https://www.freersackler.si.edu/events/all-events/?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D130100275&winClose=1
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3. Conference on
"The Egyptian Revolution of 1919: The Birth of the Modern Nation",
SOAS, University of London, 27-28 March 2019
The conference will include presentations on the causes and
events of the revolution and on themes which may include: Egypt in the wider
context of post Ottoman political development in the Arab World; the role of
women in the Independence Movement; the impact on Egyptian Society and
minorities and on the Sudan.
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4. 6th International Conference
of the International Iranian Economic Association, University of Naples
“L’Orientale”, 16-17 May 2019
The purpose of this conference is
to showcase the best current research on Iran’s economy and to generate
information and encouragement for future high-quality research in this area.
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5. 5th China and The Middle East and North
Africa Conference, Shanghai University, 17-18 May 2019
The
Shanghai University calls for abstracts of contributions on the following
topics: Political Economy of the Middle East, nationalism and nation-state, political
parties, environmental issues, social movements, religion and rolitics, gender issues
in the Middle East, Israeli-Palestinian Conflict, modern Middle East and modern
China, China’s foreign policy toward the Middle East, trade, energy. Etc.
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6. Workshop on “Canada & Saudi Arabia:
Legal Frameworks and Policy Options”, University of Windsor, Canada, 30 May
2019
This workshop aims to: lay the foundations for more research and
policy debates about Canada’s relationship with Saudi Arabia; create an
academic and policy network to explore the parameters and significance of
Canada’s multi-faceted relationship with Saudi Arabia; and, produce an edited
collection of high-quality scholarly papers to help inform public and private
action.
Deadline
for abstracts: 25 February 2019.
Information:
http://www.uwindsor.ca/law/1506/canada-saudi-arabia-legal-frameworks-and-policy-options
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7. PhD Conference
on "Sacred Locations - Spaces and Bodies in Religion", Central
European University & University of Szeged, 13-15 June 2019
The conference invites contributions on the
conceptualization, interpretation, management or instrumentalization of
religion with regard to space, geographical or personal. Applications from PhD
students and advanced Master's students from all fields of humanities and
social sciences are welcomed.
Deadline
for abstracts: 1 March 2019.
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8. 2019 Exeter Gulf
Conference on "Zones of Theory in the Study of Yemen", University of
Exeter, 1-2 July 2019
Once a metonym for tribalism, Yemen is now a
privileged zone of theorizing for security and strategy studies. This
conference invites participants to reflect on what is overlooked by thinking of
Yemen solely in terms of insecurity and to consider how we can re-engage the
scholarly diversity of Yemen studies in times of war and revolution.
Deadline for proposals: 31 March 2019. Information: https://bit.ly/2E63j3S
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9.
International Conference on "World Literatures and the
Global South", University of Sydney, 13-25 August 2019
This conference will focus on the
'Global South', and on the transnational and postcolonial perspectives and
bring together writers and academics, giving equal billing to streams in
English, Chinese, Arabic, French, Indonesian/Malay and Spanish.
Deadline for abstracts extended
to 15 March 2019.
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10. 26th
International Congress of the German Middle East Studies Association (DAVO), combined
with the Section of Islamic Studies of the DMG: "History, Politics and
Culture in Middle East and North Africa", University of Hamburg, 3-5 October 2019
The organizers of the Congress call upon
scholars of all relevant disciplines, who are engaged in research on the
contemporary Middle East and its relations to other regions. The conference’s understanding
of the Middle East comprises all countries of the Middle East, North Africa and
the entire Islamic World.
Deadline for abstracts: 31 May
2019. Contact for submissions: Amke Dietert (amke.dietert@ googlemail.com). Information: https://www.aai.uni-hamburg.de/en/voror/veranstaltungen/2019-davokongress.html
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11.
Panel on "Central Eurasian Islam as Discursive
Tradition?" during Conference of the Central Eurasian Studies Society, Washington
D.C., 10-13 October 2019
How does the concept of discursive tradition
relate to dominant theorizations of post-Soviet Islam? In what ways can the
concept contribute to our understanding of the legacy of Soviet secularism and
the ongoing revival of normative conceptions of Islamic piety in the region?
Etc.
Deadline for abstracts: 1 March
2019.
Information: https://www.centraleurasia.org/conferences/annual.
Contact: Usmon Boron (usmon.boron@mail.utoronto.ca)
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12. 2nd Global Conference on
“Freedom of Speech: An Inclusive Interdisciplinary Conference”, Progressive
Connexions Network, Vienna, 12-13 October 2019
How free is speech in today’s world – restrictions on free speech across
countries, regions and between regimes and forms of government. Where and how is the news media under attack,
and what are the implications of these attacks for the media’s freedom? How do
these attacks threaten political diversity, stifle political debate, and
undermine democratic systems of governance?
Deadline
for abstracts: 12 April 2019.
Information: www.progressiveconnexions.net/interdisciplinary-projects/human-rights/freedom-of-speech/conferences/
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13. Seminar
on "Women and Development in the Global South", School for Advanced
Research
Proposals are invited for an
Advanced Seminar that focuses on the circumstances of women in the developing
world and offers paths to concrete strategies for improving their health,
prosperity, and general well-being. Proposals may address global problems or
focus on specific regional questions.
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POSITIONS
14. Two PhD Candidates for Research on
Migration in Morocco, University of Leiden
For
two projects related to the field “Migration and the Family in Morocco.” Requirements:
master’s degree in law and/or social sciences or humanities; demonstrated
interest in migration and the Middle East and North Africa region; good command
of Arabic and/or French is desirable.
Deadline
for applications: 18 March 2019.
Information:
https://www.universiteitleiden.nl/en/vacancies/2019/q1/19-043-6033-phd-candidates-migration-and-the-family-in-morocco
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15. Senior
Research Fellowship at the Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies, University of
Oxford
The successful candidate will be engaged in research
and publication in any area of the arts, humanities or social sciences which
contributes to a more informed understanding of the Islamic world - its
history, economics, politics, culture, civilisation and contemporary life. The
fellowship is for a three year renewable period, and may be extended.
Deadline
for applications: 15 April 2019.
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16. Two Research
Fellowships at the Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies, University of Oxford
The fellowships are tenable from
October 2019 for a three-year period. The successful candidates will be
engaged in research and publication in any area of the arts, humanities or
social sciences which contributes to a more informed understanding of the
Islamic world – its history, economics, politics, culture, civilisation and
contemporary life.
Deadline
for applications: 15 April 2019.
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17. Assistant or
Associate Professor at the Department of History, American University in Cairo
This is a five-year position,
beginning fall 2019. All specializations and areas of study are welcome. The
successful candidate must have a PhD in hand by the start of the appointment.
The department is eager to review the applications of individuals with a strong
research program, and demonstrated commitment to teaching.
Deadline for application: 15
March 2019.
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18. Post-doctoral Fellowship on the History of Gender Studies,
Tel Aviv University
Preference will be given to candidates whose
research focuses on the history of gender studies. Candidates must have
received their PhD from an accredited institution of higher learning, no earlier
than 1 October 2014 and no later than 1 October 2019.
Deadline
for applications: 28 February 2019.
Information:
https://www.h-net.org/jobs/job_display.php?id=58163
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19. Assistant Professor in Iranian and
Persian Gulf Studies, Oklahoma State University
Requirements of the position include: a Ph.D.
at the time of appointment; a record of university-level teaching experience,
evidence of an active research agenda, demonstrated leadership skills, and
successful professional activities.
Deadline for applications extended:
28 February 2019
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OTHER
INFORMATION
20. Middle East
Mediterranean Summer Summit, Lugano, Switzerland, 15-25 August 2019
The Summit offers a platform for
young leaders and change-makers aged between 25 and 35 to lay out a vision for
their common future. Coming from public and private institutions, non-profit
organisations, social enterprises, media, art and culture, they evaluate,
innovate and develop novel approaches to tackle persisting problems
Deadline for applications: 31
March 2019. Information: https://www.mem-summersummit.ch/
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21. Summer
Arabic Programs at the American University in Beirut, 19 June - 7 August 2019
The CAMES Arabic summer programs
give students at all levels the opportunity to engage with the language and
culture both inside and outside the classroom.
Deadline for applications: 29
March 2019.
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22.
Summer Courses on "General Islamic Studies" (16 June
-12 July 2019) and "Islamic Law" (14 July - 8 August 2019), American
University in Cairo
Topics covered in "General
Islamic Studies": Hadith, Islamic Law, Sufism. Topics in "Islamic
Law": Early Islamic Law, Case Law, Criminal Law and Colonialism, Islamic
Law in the Modern Period.
Deadline for applications: 1
April 2019. Information: https://www.cairosummerinstitute.com/
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23. Summer Courses
in Modern Standard Arabic, Al Akhawayn University, Ifrane, Morocco
Two semesters in eight weeks: 30
May-28 June 2019 (Session 1), 2-26 July 2019 (Session 2). Scholarships
available.
Contact arabic@aui.ma
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24.
Workshops on "Women and Politics: MENA Experiences",
June 2019 in Abu Dhabi, October 2019 in
Rabat
Call for Applications for
early-career scholars who would like to participate in workshops on the
following themes: women's representation in legislatures, local government, the
executive, and the judiciary as related to factors such as such gender quotas,
decentralization, and institutional change. The organizers will cover
participation costs for up to 20 qualified applicants.
Deadline for applications: 15
March 2019.
Information: http://web.apsanet.org/mena/2019-workshops/
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25. Articles
on Islamic Studies and Social Sciences for Special Issue of "Al-Manhaj: A
Journal of Multidisciplinary Research"
Al-Manhaj focuses on publishing
theoretical, empirical as well as review articles and perspective, commentary
and opinion articles.
Deadline for abstracts: 30 April
2019. Contact: crp@ium.edu.mv
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26. Articles
on "Muslims under Suspicion - Interdisciplinary Insights into Policies of
Preventing so-called Islamist Extremism in Europe" for Special Issue of
"Islamophobia Studies Yearbook"
The wide range of preventive
measures against so-called Islamist extremism can be understood as an ensemble
of different practices including inter-religious dialogue and education as well
as surveillance of suspected groups and the persecution of persons deemed to be
dangerous. How far contribute such preventive measures to the manifestation of
inequalities in fields such as education, law, labour, security etc.
Deadline for abstracts: 15 March
2019.
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27. Articles
for "Eurasian Research Journal (ERJ)" Focusing on Turkic-Speaking
Countries
ERJ concentrates on contemporary
research related to economics, finance, energy, transportation, international
relations and other interdisciplinary social sciences in the Eurasian region
that covers the territory from the Balkans to Mongolia with particular focus on
Turkic-speaking countries.
Information:
https://networks.h-net.org/node/73374/announcements/3705188/call-paper-eurasian-research-journal
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28. Articles
for the First Issue of "Diyâr. Journal of Ottoman, Turkish and Middle
Eastern Studies"
Unpublished contributions from
the Humanities, Cultural Studies and Social Sciences with a geographical focus
on Turkey, the Ottoman Empire and its successor states, Iran, Central Asia and
the Caucasus are invited in German, English and French.
Deadline
for applications extended: 15 April 2019.
Contact: Tabea Becker-Bertau (diyar@ergon-verlag.de)
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29.
Call for Membership in the Arab-German Young Academy of Sciences
and Humanities (AGYA)
AGYA promotes research
cooperation among outstanding early-career researchers from all disciplines who
are affiliated with a research institution in Germany or any Arab country. The
academy supports innovative interdisciplinary projects by its members in
various fields of research, science policy and education.
Deadline for Application: 24
March 2019. Information: http://agya.info/cfm2019/
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