The fellowship programs offer academics, post-docs and professionals in the field from around the world an opportunity to collaborate with or continue their studies at the Center, work on their research projects, conduct fieldwork, and network with faculty and students through teaching or joint research projects.
Proposed Fellowship Programs:
The fellowship programs provide opportunities for teaching, research, and use of the resources available at the Center, as well as networking with a team of distinguished professors in the fields of Gulf Studies at the Center and in Qatar. The fellowship program is divided into three categories:
General Rules for Proposed Fellowship Programs:
1. Qatar University annually hosts three fellows in fellowship programs.
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2. Fellows are required to adhere to the University's policies relating to conflict of interest.
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3. The fellowship at the GSC is unpaid. Applicants should secure funding for their residency at Qatar University through their university/academic institutions or other sources to finance travel and living costs for the duration of their stay.
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4. For applicants of the 3rd category, In the event that a fellow teaches a course for at least one semester, the university may provide a housing unit on campus.
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5. The fellowship period can extend to an academic year (9 months). Visiting researchers may request an extension, if the necessary funding is provided for the stay in the State of Qatar together with the approval of the university and the approval.
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6. Fellows assigned to fellowship programs are subject to Qatar University regulations and policies.
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Final approval is subject to:
Acceptance of the submitted offer.
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Meeting the university and human resources requirements for academic qualifications.
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Submitting a certificate of good conduct attested by the country of the candidate for the fellowship and by the Qatari embassy in the country of residence.
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Passing the medical examination and forensic evidence of the fellow upon arrival in the State of Qatar.
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Approval of the work visa or transfer of sponsorship from the Ministry of Interior in the State of Qatar and passing the medical examination of candidates from within the State of Qatar.
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Commitments Adhere to Qatar University's policies and procedures including all policies related to intellectual property and ethical conduct of research. The Gulf Studies Center is responsible for ensuring that visitors understand and accept the relevant policies
| Obtain entry and residence visas in accordance with the procedures followed by the university and the State.
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Provide the necessary papers to facilitate the issuance of the visa. The required documents must be provided to the center as well as to the Office of Graduate Studies at least three months before the expected visit.
| Provide office and a university ID card that gives fellows an access to the university's research facilities, information and computing services.
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The fellow shall be responsible for all expenses associated with accommodation at Qatar University including all travel, health insurance, accommodation and any other expenses.
| Include fellows on the Center's webpage for affiliation purposes.
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Present a public lecture to faculty members and students at the Gulf Studies Center.
| Participate in and attend events and academic activities of the Center.
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Active attendance of the Center's events and seminars.
| Provide the necessary research support and guidance in line with the needs of the fellows.
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Contribute to the Center's internal publications through a 3,500-word research paper (in case of a one-semester residency) or a 6,000-word research paper (in the case of an academic year), produced from the fellowship research and submitted at an agreed date.
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Provide the candidate with a letter of attendance/certificate showing the time and tasks completed during the duration of the fellowship.
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Using the Center’s affiliation in their research outputs and participation in academic events.
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Procedures for applying to fellowship programs:
As part of the Pre-Doctoral Fellow Program
The Gulf Studies Center welcomes students in the MA and PhD stages in the area of the Gulf Studies to attend and audit its lectures.
In the case of credit transfer, it will be subject to the preapproval from both universities as well as the compatibility of the education systems of both universities.
It is subject to the policies and procedures for hosting visiting students approved by Qatar University in addition to meeting the above requirements.
For interested candidates, please visit the link below:
https://www.qu.edu.qa/ar/research/graduate-studies/prospective-students/visiting-students/visiting-students-for-research
To know more about the classes we offer visit:
Masters Classes: https://www.qu.edu.qa/artssciences/departments/gulf-studies/MA-GulfStudies
PhD Classes: https://www.qu.edu.qa/artssciences/departments/gulf-studies/PhD-Gulf-Studies