2027 Mohamed Ali Foundation Fellowship at Durham University

Overview

The 2027 Mohamed Ali Foundation Fellowship Programme is hosted at Durham University, UK, offering researchers an opportunity to undertake focused archival research into the Abbas Hilmi II Papers. Based jointly in the Institute for Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies (IMEIS) and Grey College, the programme supports scholars exploring themes connected to Egyptian history and East-West relations during the reign of Khedive Abbas Hilmi II. Fellows typically complete a residency during the Easter Term from April to June 2027, deliver a lecture, and contribute to published scholarship.

Benefits

• An honorarium awarded upon completion of the fellowship.
• Accommodation provided at Durham for the duration of the fellowship.
• All meals covered during the fellowship period.
• A research travel grant.
• Access to Durham University facilities, academic resources, and collegiate life.

Eligibility

The fellowship is open to early-career postdoctoral scholars and established researchers whose proposals align with the Advisory Panel's focus areas or provide a well-grounded alternative topic using the collection.
Applicants will often need good reading knowledge of Arabic, Ottoman Turkish, French, or English to make full use of the archival materials.

How to Apply

Interested researchers must complete a two-stage application process:

1. Complete the official online application form.
2. Submit a 2–3 page project proposal and a Curriculum Vitae (CV) via email to [email protected].

Deadline

Applications must be received by Tuesday, October 20, 2026.