American Research Center in Egypt (ARCE) - U.S. Department of State Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) / Council of American Overseas Research Centers (CAORC) - Pre-Dissertation Travel Grants

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DeadlineJanuary 5th, 2025, 11:59 PM EST

Award amount$2,200-$3,520 per month based on academic rank, plus round trip airfare

Last checkedJun 25, 2026

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ARCE Annual Meeting Best Student Paper & Poster Competitions Guidelines

Guidelines and judging process for ARCE's Best Student Paper and Poster Competitions, including eligibility, awards, and submission details for the 2026 Annual Meeting.

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Deadline

2026-01-09

Award amount

$500 prize + complimentary Annual Meeting registration (1st Place)

Eligibility

Must be enrolled in a Master's or PhD program.; Undergraduate students engaged in original research are eligible with an advisor's letter.; Must be a current member of ARCE for the Best Student Paper competition.; Cannot have defended dissertation or graduated prior to the conference date.; Cannot have received a prize in the same competition the previous year.

Requirements

Submit an annotated outline with a bibliography.; Undergraduate students require an advisor's letter.; Abstract submission is required.; Presentation of paper or poster at the Annual Meeting.; Submissions undergo blind, peer-review process.

Application materials

Annotated outline with bibliography; Advisor's letter (for undergraduates); Abstract

How to apply

Submit abstract and additional materials to BSP@arce.org.; Finalists are selected by a blind, peer-review process.; Winners are determined by a panel of judges after presentation.

Important dates

Deadline for additional materials: January 9, 2026

Contact

info@ARCE.org; (703) 721-3479; 2 Midan Simón Bolívar Garden City Cairo 11461 Egypt; 2 2794 8239

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