Center for Middle Eastern Studies ~ Al-Falah Program for Islamic Studies

The Al-Falah Program seeks to promote better understanding of Islam and Muslim peoples and cultures in the United States and around the world, as well as the reciprocal transfer of knowledge and technology between the United States and the Muslim World, particularly Saudi Arabia.

The annual call for proposals encourages U.C. Berkeley's academic and professional community to submit appropriate research, teaching, and outreach proposals in the following program categories:

I. The Yusuf Hamza Abduljawad Student Fellowship

Applications are accepted from advanced U.C. Berkeley graduate students for research travel, dissertation research, and dissertation writing stipends to support work on Islamic related topics.  Awards will be in the form of living stipends, with proof of matching departmental commitment consisting of tuition grants made directly to the student.  (A maximum of $10,000 per grant may be awarded. Up to 2 fellowships may be available for AY 2013-14.) 

II. Outreach Fund

Proposals are solicited in the following categories:

Lectures and Conferences.  Proposals are accepted for collaborative conferences, symposia, workshops, public lectures, and multi‑media projects on Islamic subjects whose intended audience includes both the scholarly community and the general public.  (A maximum of $10,000 per grant may be awarded.)

Higher Education and Pre‑Collegiate Outreach Workshops and Colloquia.  Proposals are accepted for the development of workshops and colloquia for teachers at institutions of higher education and/or pre‑collegiate teachers, to be offered through U.C. Berkeley, relating to the historical or contemporary development of Islamic religious, cultural, and social life in different world settings, including the United States.  Proposals should identify the topic, presenters (who should ideally include members of the local Muslim community), and the target audience. Proposals should also include a budget for workshop or colloquia costs, covering: research assistance, honoraria, travel and accommodations of presenters, curriculum materials preparation, purchase of resources for distribution to teachers, and stipends for participating pre-collegiate teachers.  A one‑time stipend for the principal faculty applicant and appropriate remuneration for staff and advanced graduate students may be included. (A maximum of $5,000 per grant may be awarded.)  

Cultural Programs.  Proposals are accepted for programs to be conducted on the U.C. Berkeley campus that deal with Islamic and Arab culture.  Especially encouraged are activities that help disseminate Muslim cultures through exhibits, films, and performance events. (A maximum of $5,000 per grant may be awarded.) 

TO APPLY:

Applications in all categories are due February 4, 2013. 

For more information:  http://cmes.berkeley.edu/programs/islamic-studies