CBRL offers Workshop Grants for up to £4,000 to facilitate collaborative academic activity between researchers based in the UK and the Levant working in the humanities, social sciences and related fields.

Early career and established researchers are eligible to apply if they are: based at one of the UK’s Higher Education Institutions (HEI) or research organisation; an independent researcher supported by a UK Higher Education Institution (HEI) or research organisation; or are a CBRL Honorary Research Fellow supported by a UK Higher Education Institution (HEI) or research organisation.

Workshops can be held anywhere, including at CBRL in Amman or at the Kenyon Institute with prior agreement. Hybrid events are encouraged to maximise participation, but some degree of in-person meeting of academics from the UK and the Levant is required.

Successful applications will include a tangible output, such as:

– a collection of papers for a special edition of one of our journals (Levant or Contemporary Levant; applicants should be able to demonstrate initial interest from one of the journal editors in their application);
– a collaborative funding proposal (ideally with CBRL as named partner);
– or an innovative academic network/partnership of some sort.

We particularly encourage applications 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.

Current 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 Workshop Grants Guidance (PDF)
2. Workshop 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.