Conferences

The Project on Middle East Political Science is pleased to call for proposals for a Junior Scholars Book Development Workshop to be held at Yale University on September 27-28, 2013. Applicants may be at any career stage prior to tenure, but must have a complete book manuscript ready for circulation and discussion by August 1, 2013. Junior scholars at the conference will have their complete dissertation or book manuscripts discussed in depth by at least two invited senior colleagues with an eye toward preparing the work for publication. Research can focus on any aspect of the politics of the broader Middle East.

To apply please send by 5:00 pm April 15, 2013 to me_casey@gwu.edu in one .PDF document:

  • CV
  • chapter-length writing sample (preferably the introductory chapter of the dissertation/book manuscript)
  • list of 3 to 5 senior scholars from whom you most would like feedback (including at least 2 who are not primarily Middle East specialists)
  • contact information for at least two academic references (including a dissertation chair)

Please contact Mary Casey at me_casey@gwu.edu or 202.994.7689 with questions.

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POMEPS 4th Annual Conference

by Mary Casey on November 8, 2012

in Conferences, Opportunities

The Project on Middle East Political Science is delighted to invite proposals for its fourth annual conference at The George Washington University on May 23-24, 2013. This year’s conference will focus on workshopping article manuscripts and working papers focused on the politics of the contemporary Middle East with an eye toward preparing them for publication. Applications are open to scholars at any career stage from ABD onward. To apply, please send a CV; an extended abstract of 2 single spaced pages describing the research question, methods, and major arguments of the paper; and a list of up to five senior scholars who you would like to have discuss your paper, from which POMEPS will try to select discussants. POMEPS will cover all travel and lodging expenses for the conference. Applications must be received as a PDF email attachment by Mary Casey, me_casey@gwu.edu, by 5pm on January 18, 2013.

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