CBRL invites applications for Project Grants for up to £7,000, for early career and established researchers to undertake research in and on the Levant in the humanities, social sciences and related fields.

Primary applicants can be based at one of the UK’s Higher Education Institutions (HEI) or research organisation; can be an independent researcher supported by a UK Higher Education Institution (HEI) or research organisation; or can be a CBRL Honorary Research Fellow supported by a UK Higher Education Institution (HEI) or research organisation.

We particularly encourage collaborative applications, and those addressing topics relating to one or more of our five current major research themes, and those which address regions and research not traditionally associated with CBRL’s activities.

CBRL Research Themes:  

• Heritage – understanding the past and its present impacts  
• States, societies and cultures of the Levant  
• Cities and urbanisation  
• Refugees, migration, displacement, and diasporas  
• Challenges of sustainability and resilience  

Please complete an application form and reference form and email these documents to [email protected] by Midnight GMT, Friday 12th February 2027.

Please read through the Grants Guidance Notes when completing your application. The CBRL Research Manual provides guidance, information and best practice.

1. CBRL Project Grants Guidance (PDF)
2. Project Grants Application Form (Word) (PDF)
3. CBRL Grants Reference Form (Word) (PDF)
4. CBRL Research Manual (PDF)

Deadline for applications: Midnight GMT, Friday 12th February 2027.