NAAS Research & Curatorial Fellowship 2025–2026
Location
Hybrid: Research and mentorship virtually with two in-person colloquiums; participants based across the Arabic-speaking region and its diasporas
Open to
Researchers, curators, programmers, cultural organizers, writers, and academics working individually, as duos, or in collectives. Applicants should propose projects engaging critically with cinema, media, or visual culture, especially those that rethink inherited narratives, surface marginal or overlooked materials, or explore innovative curatorial or participatory formats.
Application Fee
Not specified
What’s Provided
A financial stipend to support participants during the fellowship
Monthly virtual seminars including peer feedback and mentorship
Two in-person colloquium events for collaboration and presentation
Opportunity to publish research in Malaffat (NAAS’s publication platform)
Public platforms to showcase both interim and final project outcomes
What the artist/applicant must cover
Design and execution of the proposed research/project
Travel, accommodation, or other costs related to in-person colloquiums, unless otherwise specified
Any additional costs not included within the stipend or program offerings
Duration
Approximately 9 to 10 months, running from November 2025 to July 2026
Deadline
August 22, 2025
Additional Notes
Fellowship outcomes may include exhibitions, publications, screenings, digital projects, or other public-facing formats
Collaborative formats (duos or collectives) are accepted alongside individual applications
NAAS focuses on expanding alternative cinema networks across the Arab region through supportive peer and public engagement platforms
