From the organizers:
As part of the Association for Gulf and Arabian Peninsula Studies’ (AGAPS) commitment to support graduate students, we are pleased to open applications for this year’s graduate travel fund award. If you are an MA or PhD student working on the region and your paper is accepted to the 2026 MESA conference, we encourage you to apply.
The fund amount is 200.00 USD, which the winner will collect at the AGAPS Business meeting at MESA.
Simply fill out this form. The deadline for applying is September 1, 2026. Our committee will then review all the applicants and inform the winning student by the beginning of October.
Eligibility requirements:
- Applicants must be currently enrolled in an MA or PhD programme.
- Applicants must have a paper accepted at the MESA 2026 conference.
- Applicants must be AGAPS members at the time of application. Student membership is $15 per year – visit www.agaps.org to sign up.
Preference will be given to students who have not received this award previously.
Due by: September 1, 2026