The Scholars Incubator Program (2 Ed. 2026) is a one-year research fellowship from Social Sciences Lab – MENA for early-career researchers and recent graduates interested in MENA studies. The program supports participants through mentorship, training, research supervision, institutional affiliation, and access to research networks. The application deadline is not specified – please see official page.
In addition, the program includes online activities and meetings. It is designed for scholars who want to strengthen their academic profile and develop research capacity in MENA studies.
Key Details:
Application Deadline: Not specified – please see official page
Eligible Countries: MENA countries
Program Duration: One-year research affiliation (extendable through Lab Community access)
Program Location: Social Sciences Lab – MENA (Tallinn, Estonia); program includes online activities and meetings
Funding/Benefits: €100 program fee (application)
Award Provider: Social Sciences Lab – MENA
About this Program
The Scholars Incubator Program is a research incubation fellowship for graduated students and early-career scholars. It focuses on MENA studies and offers structured academic support across one year.
Participants receive tailored guidance to improve their research profile. The program also connects fellows to collaborative projects, thematic groups, and publication support.
Eligibility Criteria
- Nationals of MENA countries or researchers with demonstrated interest in MENA studies
- Proficient in Arabic; English is a plus
- Hold a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree (BA or equivalent)
- Graduated students or early-career scholars seeking to strengthen their academic profile
- Reliable internet access for online activities and meetings
- Commitment to actively participate in scheduled sessions and collaborative tasks
What Fellows Receive: One-year research affiliation with Social Sciences Lab – MENA; tailored training, mentorship, and research supervision; access to research data and collaborative projects; publication guidance and support; assistance applying for European funding schemes (ERC, Marie SkÅ‚odowska-Curie, Erasmus+); participation in thematic research groups and professional development workshops.
Program Components One-year research affiliation, mentorship, research supervision, training, access to collaborative projects and research data, publication guidance, support for European funding applications, and participation in workshops and thematic research groups.
How to Apply
Applicants should complete the application form and pay the €100 program fee. Before applying, review the official page carefully for full instructions and any updates.
Required documents and items include:
- Completed application form
- Payment of €100 program fee
👉 Visit the official fellowship page for details
