CONNECTING SCHOLARS

FOR ACCURATE RESEARCH

MENA Affairs from Different Perspectives

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Publications

Join our MENA Yearbook, an annual publication showcasing original research and emerging scholarship on the Middle East and North Africa. It provides a platform for both established and early-career researchers to publish high-quality work.

Research Community

We bring together worldwide scholars with interest in MENA studies to exchange and collaborate for an accurate research. We also offer a space for independent and early career scholars to grow and find a free and professional space to initiate their research.

Fellowships & Research Programs

Social Sciences Lab MENA offers fellowships, research incubation, visiting scholar opportunities, and collaborative programs for researchers at every career stage. Through mentorship, training, collaboration, and publishing support, we help scholars grow, connect, and advance impactful MENA research.

Research Services

Through a network of 500+ scholars across the MENA region, including Turkey, Iran, and the Horn of Africa, the Lab provides tailored research support services to academic institutions, research organizations, and individual researchers.

Our services include research management, fieldwork and data collection, research assistance, and local research coordination, supporting projects that require reliable expertise and knowledge of the regional context.

To learn more about these services, visit the page below.

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Senior Scholars

Programs' Alumni

On-going Programs

Testimonials

“Very interesting initiative, glad to be part and looking for participating in other activities.”

Dr. Laaouimir Lahoucine, Senior Scholar