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Students who are currently enrolled in undergraduate or graduate programs at U.S. colleges or universities are eligible to apply for funding to conduct research in combination with study abroad through Fulbright’s country specific program, regional programs (Near East, North Africa and South Asia; European Countries; Africa and Sub-Saharan; East Asia/Pacific Area; Western Hemisphere), or the Islamic Civilization Initiative. The Islamic Civilization Initiative is designed to enhance the knowledge and understanding of Islam and Islamic history and culture broadly defined.

The Carnegie Endowment for International Peace (CEIP) is a private, nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing cooperation among nations and promoting active international engagement by the United States. The CEIP Junior Fellows Program is designed to provide a substantive work experience for students who have serious career interests in the area of international affairs. Approximately 8-10 students will be selected to work at the CEIP in Washington DC on a full-time basis for a period of one year.

American professionals in academic, government, and business are eligible for a one- to two-week study visit in an Arab country. The Malone Program provides an exceptionally powerful educational experience that includes introductions to host-country government officials, businessmen, academics, and scholars. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, and are responsible for their own domestic transportation to and from Washington D.C. and in some cases international travel. Some study visits may include additional fees.

This Web host compiles a list of upcoming conferences all over the globe pertaining to Islam, including such focus areas as banking, finance, entrepreneurship, multiculturalism and pluralism, philosophy, globalization, Malaysia, Japan, change and stability, politics, comparitive worldviews, the Gulen movement, technology, and the performing arts. To view the always diverse and constantly updated listing, go to www.conferencealerts.com/islam.htm.

Sponsored by Aramco Services Company, this fully-funded, ten-day study tour of Saudi Arabia is a professional development opportunity open to full-time social studies teachers and library media specialists in grades 1-12. The Educators to Saudi Arabia Program aims to cultivate a greater awareness and understanding of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in U.S. primary and secondary schools and communities. The Program will examine Saudi education, culture, history and global relations through site visits, panel discussions, and cultural activities in the cities of Dhahran, Riyadh, and Jeddah.

Compiled by Patrick S. O'Donnell of Santa Barbara City College (2003)
Explore this extensive online list of relevant materials (in English) grouped into the following areas:
-General
-Muhammad
-The Qur'an
-Shi'i Islam
-Sufism
-Theology and philosophy
-Jurisprudence
-The Arts
-History
-Geographic regions and nation-states
-Culture, Economics, and Politics
-Miscellany