Call for Funding Applications
We invite scholars, practitioners, and community leaders to apply for funding under one of the following three tracks. Please select the track that best matches your proposed work.
Group Research Projects support collaborative inquiries undertaken by three or more researchers working towards a shared thesis and collective outputs.
Applicants under this track must submit a joint project proposal of no more than 1000 words describing the research question, methodology, and intended contribution to the conference theme. Applications should also include a list of all team members with their biographical notes, institutional affiliations, and roles within the project, as well as a clear timeline and plan for completion within the one-year programme duration.
Applicants are also required to explain how the project engages with one or more of the conference pillars and thematic lenses, and why the project requires a group rather than an individual applicant for successful completion. All team members must confirm their availability to participate for the full duration of the programme.
Funding Available: Up to USD 25,000
Apply for Group Research Projects
Applicants under this track must submit a joint project proposal of no more than 1000 words describing the research question, methodology, and intended contribution to the conference theme. Applications should also include a list of all team members with their biographical notes, institutional affiliations, and roles within the project, as well as a clear timeline and plan for completion within the one-year programme duration.
Applicants are also required to explain how the project engages with one or more of the conference pillars and thematic lenses, and why the project requires a group rather than an individual applicant for successful completion. All team members must confirm their availability to participate for the full duration of the programme.
Funding Available: Up to USD 25,000
Apply for Group Research Projects
This track supports structured learning and capacity-building activities designed to engage participants with the conference theme in practical and applied ways.
Applicants must submit a proposal of no more than 1000 words outlining the workshop or training programme objectives, format, intended audience, and expected outcomes. Applications should also include a proposed session outline or curriculum overview, together with a statement explaining how the activity contributes to the broader goals of the Jadal theme.
In addition, the workshop or training developer and facilitator(s) must submit a separate cover letter explaining why they chose the topic, outlining their relevant experience in the field, and highlighting any expertise in workshop design and delivery. Applicants are also required to include a short statement explaining how the requested funds will be utilised.
Workshops may not exceed five hours in length, while training programmes may run for up to three full days. Grant holders will be required to run their workshop and/or training programme at their home institution or a partner institution, and to conduct a comprehensive evaluation. They may later be invited to deliver their workshop or training programme at the Jadal Summit.
Funding Available:
Workshops: USD 3,000–5,000
Training Programmes: USD 7,000–10,000
Applicants must submit a proposal of no more than 1000 words outlining the workshop or training programme objectives, format, intended audience, and expected outcomes. Applications should also include a proposed session outline or curriculum overview, together with a statement explaining how the activity contributes to the broader goals of the Jadal theme.
In addition, the workshop or training developer and facilitator(s) must submit a separate cover letter explaining why they chose the topic, outlining their relevant experience in the field, and highlighting any expertise in workshop design and delivery. Applicants are also required to include a short statement explaining how the requested funds will be utilised.
Workshops may not exceed five hours in length, while training programmes may run for up to three full days. Grant holders will be required to run their workshop and/or training programme at their home institution or a partner institution, and to conduct a comprehensive evaluation. They may later be invited to deliver their workshop or training programme at the Jadal Summit.
Funding Available:
Workshops: USD 3,000–5,000
Training Programmes: USD 7,000–10,000
Apply for Workshops and Training Programmes
Fellowships are awarded to individual researchers seeking dedicated time and support to develop research, writing, and lecturing work aligned with the conference theme.
Applicants must submit a fellowship proposal of no more than 1000 words describing the nature of the work, its significance, and expected outputs. Applications must also include a full curriculum vitae, two letters of recommendation from academics or professionals familiar with the applicant’s work, and a statement of purpose explaining why the fellowship is being sought and how the proposed work connects to the conference theme.
Resident Fellows are expected to be based at Al-Mujadilah for six months during the fellowship year and to contribute to the centre’s intellectual life and teaching. Resident fellowship applicants must therefore confirm their availability to be in residence for the designated period. Non-resident Fellows may carry out their work remotely with periodic engagement.
Funding Available: USD 24,000
Applicants must submit a fellowship proposal of no more than 1000 words describing the nature of the work, its significance, and expected outputs. Applications must also include a full curriculum vitae, two letters of recommendation from academics or professionals familiar with the applicant’s work, and a statement of purpose explaining why the fellowship is being sought and how the proposed work connects to the conference theme.
Resident Fellows are expected to be based at Al-Mujadilah for six months during the fellowship year and to contribute to the centre’s intellectual life and teaching. Resident fellowship applicants must therefore confirm their availability to be in residence for the designated period. Non-resident Fellows may carry out their work remotely with periodic engagement.
Funding Available: USD 24,000