Culture Ministry Launches UK-KSA Arabian Peninsula Cultural Research Fellowships

The Ministry of Culture has launched the UK-KSA Arabian Peninsula Cultural Research Fellowships in partnership with Effat University and the National Archives of the United Kingdom, to support archival-based research, advance cultural inquiry on the Arabian Peninsula, and strengthen collaboration between researchers and institutions in Saudi Arabia and the United Kingdom.

 The program includes a 10-week research residency at the National Archives of the United Kingdom, where participants receive hands-on training in archival methods and gain access to a wide range of archival collections and cultural institutions across the UK. It supports diverse areas of cultural research related to the Arabian Peninsula.

 This initiative aligns with the Ministry of Culture’s strategic vision for advancing cultural research, reflecting its commitment to fostering both local and international collaboration and promoting meaningful cultural exchange.

 The fellowship is open to researchers and cultural heritage specialists capable of conducting independent research in English, regardless of their professional level. Interested applicants can find more information and apply via the following link: https://www.effatuniversity.edu.sa/Arabic/Research/Consultancy/Pages/UK-KSA-Arabian-Peninsula-Cultural-Research-Fellowships.aspx. The application deadline is Monday, May 11.

 Selected fellows are expected to dedicate a substantial portion of their time to the program, which will run from August 1, 2026, to July 31, 2027.