The Mideast List is a listserv run by the Center for Middle Eastern Studies for the purpose of disseminating information regarding Middle East–related academic events and opportunities to the CMES community of Harvard students, faculty, and researchers. Subscribers to the list also include students, faculty, and others interested in the Middle East from the wider Boston area and beyond.... Read more about Mideast Mailing List

CMES supports research, fieldwork, and study abroad for both undergraduate and graduate students through its A.J. Meyer and Henry Rosovsky fellowships. CMES travel and conference funding is for CMES graduate students only.

We regret that CMES will not be able to offer the winter excursion in Turkey in 2021-22.

The CMES J-term program in Turkey centers on the multi-layered city of Istanbul. Since its foundation by the Roman Emperor Constantine in the year 330, the political, economic, religious, and cultural impact of Constantinople/Istanbul has been immense. This excursion will explore the city’s intermingled Byzantine, Ottoman, and modern features. Readings, discussions and museum visits will enhance our understanding of Istanbul as a vital point of connection between Europe and Asia, and, equally importantly, between the Mediterranean and Black Sea basins.... Read more about Winter Term in Turkey

The Center for Middle Eastern Studies has an office in Tunisia. We are offering several opportunities for students and scholars, and plan to extend additional opportunities.... Read more about CMES Tunisia Opportunities