NC Event Funding

The Center for Middle East and Islamic Studies, in conjunction with the North Carolina Consortium for Middle East Studies, welcomes proposals from UNC units and organizations seeking support for projects that increase awareness of the history and cultures of the Middle East and Muslim countries and cultures.

Funding for projects that meet this goal will not normally exceed $300, and the amount of support the Center offers should be matched by funds from at least one other unit on campus. To encourage interdisciplinary work, preference is given to proposals that involve more than one department or school. Also, we look favorably upon proposals that engage faculty, students, and staff, and we discourage using funds to purchase food. Projects must be organized by a person or unit affiliated with UNC, Duke, or the North Carolina Consortium for Middle East Studies. The Center for Middle East and Islamic Studies does not fund or sponsor events that are primarily political, or presentations by current ambassadors, politicians, or government officials (domestic or international).

Deadline: Ongoing

To apply for funding, please fill out the form below.

North Carolina Consortium for Middle East Studies Funding Application Form

First & Last name *

University *

Email address *

Department or Organization *

Preferred Mailing Address *

Please provide a brief description of the proposed activity *

Proposed date and time of the event *

Amount of funding you are requesting from the North Carolina Consortium for Middle East Studies for this event *

Are you approaching other universities, departments, or units for support? If yes, please list each unit, indicate whether it is the lead sponsor of the event, the amount of funding you are requesting, the commitments they have already made *

Please provide an itemized budget that lists expected expenses. **Please note that funds cannot be used toward food, beverages, or international travel. Funds may be used toward honorarium, domestic travel costs, lodging, publicity, etc. *

Please provide any other notes or comments not covered in the above *

All events sponsored or co-sponsored by the North Carolina Consortium for Middle East Studies require post-event information about attendance. You will be asked to provide this information within a month of your event. If possible, please count people by their affiliation (including: student, staff, faculty, K-12 teacher, member of the public). *

Yes, I agree to provide attendance information. 

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North Carolina Consortium for Middle East Studies Funding Application Form

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