Gingko opens $10,000 research grant for MENA-based scholars

Gingko has opened its annual call for the Werner Mark Linz Memorial Grant, a funding programme that supports high-quality academic work on the history, art history and religions of the Middle East and North Africa (MENA).

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Focus Funding Eligibility Deadline

Focus

The programme supports projects that explore any time period within Gingko’s core subject areas.

Preference is given to proposals that link researchers from the MENA region and the West, as well as applications from scholars based at MENA institutions or researchers of MENA heritage planning to return to academia in the region.

Gingko also encourages submissions from regions where funding for research is limited.

Funding

Selected researchers can receive up to $10,000 to cover direct research costs, including fieldwork, travel, equipment, conference expenses and article-processing fees.

While the programme does not typically fund salaries, teaching replacements, or living costs, it may cover short-term wages for research assistants when justified.

All funded projects must acknowledge Gingko’s support, and book projects are encouraged to submit publishing proposals to Gingko.

Eligibility

Applicants must be qualified academic researchers working within Gingko’s subject areas.

Eligible candidates include:

● Professional researchers focused on the history, art history or religions of the MENA region.
● Scholars with a PhD or equivalent qualification.
● Research teams, provided at least one member holds a PhD.
● Researchers based at academic institutions in the MENA region.
● Scholars of MENA heritage, including those planning to return to academia in the region.
● Collaborative groups involving researchers from both the MENA region and the West.
● Applicants working in regions with limited funding opportunities.

Requirements

Applicants must be qualified academic researchers with a clear project plan.

To apply, candidates must:

Hold a PhD or equivalent qualification
Ensure that, for team applications, at least one member holds a PhD
Conduct research aligned with Gingko’s subject areas
Demonstrate financial need and explain why the project cannot proceed without support