Middle East Research Competition (deadline 7 June)

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http://www.erf.org.eg/html/MERC_06.pdf
Middle East Research Competition
The Middle East Research Competition (MERC) in the social sciences
invites proposals from qualified researchers for a new round of
research awards. While open to all research ideas and topics, the
program especially encourages applications in the following areas:

-Public life: public interest and the public sphere, including the
development of public life in societies under study and enhancement
of opportunities of public participation for all social groups with
emphasis on women and youth

-Development: Research on various aspects of development, both local
and national, i.e., sustainable development

-Knowledge and educational capacities: Research on educational
capacities and socialization, including citizenship, realities of
academic institutions (universities and schools), use of IT, academic
curricula, and role of various actors in field of education

-Social issues, including research on gender, the family, old age,
and childhood

-Regional and international relations: This includes research on
economic and diplomatic relations, post-conflict situations, the
psychological and political impact of conflicts and the
rehabilitation of victims of conflict.

Contact: merc@ceres.rnrt.tn.