Call for Applications:
Addressing Decolonization and Extractivism in Academic Research in the MENA Region
August 16-20, 2025 – Amman, Jordan
Deadline: April 27, 2025 | Apply Here
The American Political Science Association (APSA) is pleased to announce a call for applications from early-career scholars who would like to participate in a 4-day workshop addressing the issues of decolonization and extractivism in academic research on the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). The in-person workshop will be held August 16-20 in Amman, Jordan. Organizers will cover participation costs, including travel, lodging, and materials, for up to 20 qualified applicants.
Eligible Participants
Applications are open to PhD candidates, post-doctoral fellows, and other early-career scholars (those who received their PhDs within the past 5 years) in political science and other social science disciplines who are citizens of countries in the MENA region. Priority will be given to scholars currently based at universities or research institutes in the region.
How to Apply
Interested applicants should review the call for applications for eligibility requirements and program expectations before completing the online application form. Completed applications, including all necessary supporting documents (in PDF or Word Format), must be submitted by April 27, 2025. Selected fellows will be notified by the end of May.
For more information and questions, check our website or contact delissa@apsanet.org; please do not contact the co-leaders directly.