Conduct research or develop a professional project in two or three of the participating countries or locations within the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. Scholars must be approved for research in at least two countries or locations in order to receive the award. Final awards are contingent upon each host country/location approval and clearance by host countries, as appropriate.

Host institutions welcome scholars to support the development of a journalism and media program/department through teaching courses and/or developing curriculum that promote journalistic ethics, investigative journalism, the business of journalism, digital journalism, as well as journalism theory and core journalistic techniques.

Host institutions welcome scholars activities related to capacity building in English language programs, TEFL/TESOL field, favoring a focus on the below activities:

Host institutions welcome scholars to teach undergraduate and/or graduate level courses, conduct research, or carry out a combination of teaching and research activities.

Teaching and Teaching/Research applicants should describe proposed courses. Specific courses to be determined through consultation between scholar and host institution.