ACSS Ninth Cycle Small Grants Program 2026

The Arab Council for the Social Sciences (ACSS) has announced the Ninth Cycle Small Grants Program 2026, aimed at supporting research in the social sciences and humanities. This program encourages innovative projects focusing on nation, identity, and history in the Arab world, inspired by the work of Constantine Zurayk.

📖 About the Program

The ACSS Small Grants Program (ninth cycle) is designed to:

• Support research on historical events shaping Arab nationhood and identity formation.
• Encourage early-career scholars and PhD candidates to explore critical themes in the Arab world.

🎁 Benefits of the Program

Participants in the program will receive the following benefits:

• Grant Amount: Up to USD 3,000.
• Number of Recipients: 2–3 researchers per cycle.
• Coverage: Includes fieldwork costs, consultations, research equipment, and stipends (within specified limits).
• Output Requirement: Submission of a working paper for the ACSS Working Papers Series.
• Participation: Opportunity to attend the Sixth Research Forum (Spring 2026), supported by ACSS.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the program, applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Be Arab citizens, refugees, stateless individuals from the Arab region, or persons of Arab origin residing abroad.
• Be PhD candidates in dissertation writing or individuals within three years of completing their PhD.
• Be early-career scholars focusing on nationhood, historical narratives, and identity formation.

📝 Application Process

Required Documents:

1. CV
2. One-page cover letter
3. Proof of nationality
4. Research proposal
5. Academic documents
6. Completed timeline and outputs form
7. Budget request

Steps to Apply:

1. Prepare the required documents listed above.
2. Submit the application by the specified deadline.
3. Ensure the budget includes fieldwork, consultations, research equipment, and stipends.
4. Note: AI-written proposals are strictly prohibited.

📅 Application Deadline

The deadline to apply is 12 February, 2026.

🌐 Application Portal

• For more details, visit the ACSS Ninth Cycle Small Grants Program page.
• To apply, access the ACSS Grant Platform.

This program offers a unique opportunity for researchers to contribute to the understanding of nationhood, identity, and history in the Arab world. Don't miss the chance to be part of this impactful initiative!

• Grant amount: Up to USD 3,000
• Number of recipients: 2–3 researchers per cycle
• Coverage: Fieldwork costs, consultations, research equipment, and stipends within specified limits
• Output requirement: Submission of a working paper for the ACSS Working Papers Series
• Participation in the Sixth Research Forum (Spring 2026), supported by ACSS