About #IAS_NUQ
The Institute for Advanced Study in the Global South at Northwestern University in Qatar (#IAS_NUQ) produces and promotes evidence-based storytelling focused on the histories, cultures, societies, and media of the Global South. Our inclusive vision of globality recognizes the diversities and inequalities that shape the societies we inhabit and study. We harness traditions from the liberal arts, media, communication, and journalism to forge multi-disciplinary and multi-modal approaches to knowledge that is locally relevant and globally resonant.
Eligibility
Graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and other early career researchers working on topics related to Arab media and information studies are encouraged to apply.
Application
Interested applicants should submit the following:
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Cover Page – Include your name, current position, contact information, and institutional affiliation; the title of your project; and thesis/dissertation supervisor name/contact information and expected completion date of degree (if applicable).
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Research Proposal – The purpose of this year’s institute is to help you transform your research into a more public/policy-oriented output. Please briefly describe your research questions, topic significance, methodological design, primary sources, and necessary language skills (1,000 words maximum). Then rank in order of preference which output you would most like to focus on at the Institute: policy brief, essay, or op-ed.
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Personal Narrative – Explain why you are interested in the AIMS Theory and Method Institute in Writing for the Public and Policy and what you hope to gain from attendance. Please include an explanation as to why you would like to rework your topic into a policy brief, essay, or op- and how this would benefit your topic (500 words maximum).
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CV – Not to exceed two singled-spaced pages.
Please submit all application materials as a single PDF document to ias@qatar.northwestern.edu by November 30, 2023.
Additional Information
#IAS_NUQ staff will review applications and may request additional information from applicants. Acceptances will be issued in mid-December.
Space is extremely limited. Accepted researchers will be assigned an output and asked to submit a 3,000 – 5,000 word revised research summary, including a brief description of what they envision their output will look like, by January 3, 2024.
Round-trip economy airfare, accommodation, and meals will be covered for the duration of the Institute. Travel arrangements are contingent upon submission of revised research summaries.
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Contact: Marina Krikorian marina.krikorian@northwestern.edu
