Social Sciences Lab MENA
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A one-year research fellowship for emerging scholars in MENA studies and social sciences, offering mentorship, institutional affiliation, publishing support, and access to global academic networks based in Europe.
The Scholars Incubator Program 2026 is a one-year international research fellowship for emerging scholars offered by Social Sciences Lab MENA (SSL MENA), a European-based independent research institution. The program provides junior researchers, graduate students, and early-career scholars with mentorship, institutional affiliation, publishing support, and access to global research networks focused on MENA studies and social sciences. Participants receive structured academic guidance through monthly mentorship sessions, collaborative group discussions, workshops on research tools and funding, and opportunities to join interdisciplinary research projects. What you get • One-year affiliation with Social Sciences Lab MENA with possible extension • Personalized mentorship from experienced scholars • Guidance on research design, methodology, and academic career pathways • Publishing and academic writing support including editing and journal submission assistance • Guidance on applying to research grants and European funding schemes (ERC, Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions, Erasmus+) • Access to research data, institutional resources, and collaborative research projects • Fieldwork and methodological support • Participation in global scholarly network of junior and senior researchers • Affiliation certificate from SSL MENA and support letters for academic applications • Continued access to Lab Community for ongoing research collaboration, funding calls, and career development opportunities How to apply 1. Complete the official application form via the program portal 2. Pay a €100 program participation fee
• Minimum Bachelor's degree (BA or equivalent) • Graduated students or early-career scholars preferred • Proficiency in Arabic required • English proficiency considered an advantage • Reliable internet access for online participation • Strong interest in academic research • Commitment to participating in structured activities • Willingness to collaborate with peers and senior scholars • Open to nationals of MENA countries and international researchers with interest in MENA studies