The Center for International and Regional Studies (CIRS) at the Georgetown University School of Foreign Service in Qatar invites proposals from scholars and researchers interested in conducting original research on the topic of "Mobility, Displacement and Forced Migration in the Middle East." CIRS will award research grants to support fieldwork, original empirical research, and analysis on this topic. Click here to view background information.
Grant Objective
CIRS seeks to stimulate the collection of reliable data and the production of sound analysis on the subject of Mobility, Displacement and Forced Migration in the Middle East. Priority will be given to projects that propose original, empirically-grounded research involving fieldwork on related topics. Award recipients are expected to become active participants in the CIRS research initiative on the issue. This may include travel to Doha for working group meetings, public talks, or authorship of a chapter for an edited volume.
Duration of Award
The awards can last up to a maximum of one year.
Funds Available
Proposals will be awarded up to a maximum of US $25,000, based on the proposed nature of the research, fieldwork, and budget submitted.