MECAM Fellowship 2025-26 Deadline, Application Process & Details
The Merian Centre for Advanced Studies in the Maghreb (MECAM) is offering a total of nine fellowships, six for postdoctoral and three for advanced researchers in the humanities and social sciences. The fellowship will grant up to 1000 Euro monthly for research purposes. Last date to apply for this fellowship is 10 March 2025.
Benefits
- Fellows will reside in Tunis for up to eight months, from September 1, 2025, to April 30, 2026.
- A monthly remuneration is provided, calculated on a “no gain/no loss” basis.
- Travel and accommodation costs are covered according to the same principle.
- Reimbursement of proven research costs up to 1,000 EUR.
- Access to shared office spaces and logistical support for travel, lodging, and field research in Tunisia.
Fields of Research
This fellowship is centered around the theme “Imagining Futures: Dealing with Disparity.” Research proposals should align with this theme and relate to at least one of MECAM’s five Interdisciplinary Research Fields (IRFs):
- Aesthetics & Cultural Practices
- Inequality & Mobility
- Memory & Justice
- Resources & Sustainability
- Identities & Beliefs
Eligibility Criteria:
- Applicants must hold a doctoral degree in a related field.
- Proposed research should link with MECAM’s main theme and at least one IRF.
- Interest in engaging with scholars from the Maghreb, Middle East, Europe, and other regions.
Application Requirements:
- Curriculum Vitae: Including a list of publications (2-3 pages).
- Motivation Letter: Detailing the connection of the research proposal to the Maghreb region, MECAM’s theme, and the chosen IRF (1-2 pages).
- Research Proposal: A concise abstract of the project (maximum 1,000 words).
- References: Names and contact details of two referees (letters of recommendation are not required).
- Writing Sample:A current journal article or thesis chapter.
How To Apply?
- Applications must be submitted via the secure online platform of the Forum Transregionale Studien.
- For inquiries, email MECAM’s research knowledge coordinator, Ahmad Gharbeia, at [email protected].
- Click here to apply.
Deadline:
The last date to apply for this fellowship is March 10, 2025, 12:30 PM CEST.
Why Choose This Fellowship:
MECAM offers a unique chance to conduct independent research while engaging in interdisciplinary and transregional alliance. Fellows become part of an exciting academic community, contributing to debates on critical issues distressing the Maghreb, Middle East, and Europe.
