CBRL invites applications for Project Grants for between £7,000–£8,000, for early career and established researchers based at one of the UK’s Higher Education Institutions (HEI) or research organisation, including to undertake pilot work to establish the feasibility of a larger project or to bring an established project to completion.  

CBRL offers Project Grant opportunities for research in and on the Levant in the humanities, social sciences and related fields. We particularly encourage applications addressing topics relating to one or more of our five current major research themes, and those which address regions and research not traditionally associated with CBRL’s activities.  

Current Research Themes:  

• Heritage – understanding the past and its present impacts  
• States, societies and cultures of the Levant  
• Cities and urbanisation  
• Refugees, migration, displacement, and diasporas  
• Challenges of sustainability and resilience  

Please complete an application form and reference form and email these documents to info[at]cbrl.ac.uk by Midnight GMT Thursday 13th February 2025 

Please read through the Grants Guidance Notes when completing your application. The CBRL Research Manual provides guidance, information and best practice.

1. CBRL Project Grants Guidance (PDF)
2. Project Grants Application Form (Word) (PDF)
3. CBRL Grants Reference Form (Word) (PDF)
4. CBRL Research Manual (PDF)

Deadline for applications: Midnight GMT on Thursday 13th February 2025