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Founded in 1983, the National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations is an American non-profit, non-governmental, educational organization dedicated to improving American knowledge and understanding of the Arab world.

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 Office of the Middle East Partnership Initiative in the Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs (NEA/PI) announces an open competition for applications (RFA) to serve as a host institution to support a rigorous program of continuous learning to advance reform efforts in the Middle East and North Africa by preparing a cadre of future leaders. As a result of this program, Student Leaders will be equipped to facilitate civic engagement and reform in their own communities and across the region.

This small grant program for faculty is designed to enable educators from CERIS member institutions to pursue curricular development and enhancement projects related to Islamic Studies. Applications are accepted year-round, and awards are made twice yearly (fall and spring).