Ghent University CAIMES PhD Fellowship 2027: Call for Research Proposals in Arabic, Islamic and Middle East Studies

Overview

The Centre for Arabic, Islamic and Middle East Studies at Ghent University invites expressions of interest from prospective doctoral researchers planning to pursue a PhD. This initiative provides mentorship and support to candidates developing a competitive application for the Research Foundation – Flanders PhD Fellowship 2027.

Who can apply

This call is aimed at candidates interested in Arabic Studies, Islamic Studies, Middle East Studies, and related disciplines. Relevant research topics include Middle Eastern history, the anthropology of the Middle East, Islamic art and visual culture, languages, manuscripts, archives, epigraphy, and historiography, alongside research examining Islam in South Asia, Central Asia, and the Indian Ocean world.

Requirements

Interested applicants must submit a project description of no more than three pages, an MA coursework transcript, a curriculum vitae limited to two pages, and a writing sample of no more than 15 pages.

Key dates

The deadline for submitting the expression of interest is 2 November 2026 at 09:00 Central European Time.