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CMES will fund 1-2 new research projects during 2026-2029. Application deadline: 1 May 2026.
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16 Mar 2026 | News
Read the latest CMES Newsletter! #56
Read the director’s message, explore the latest research news, discover upcoming events, and browse our recent publications.
13 Mar 2026 | News
Qur’anic Gardens: Where Faith Meets Environmental Action
This unique garden cultivates 60 plant species mentioned in the Qur’an and Hadith, transforming religious texts into living symbols of sustainability.
9 Mar 2026 | News
Workshop on Agonistic diplomacy
On 2–3 March, CMES hosted a workshop on agonistic diplomacy
4 Mar 2026 | News
Islamic Aid and Gulf States in Contemporary Crises
Former researcher Altea Pericoli has published a new book with Edinburgh University Press.
3 Mar 2026 | News
Scholarly Paper Prize Winner: Dr. Rami Zalfou and Prof. Martin Dribe
Former CMES researcher Dr Rami Zalfou and CMES board member Prof Martin Dribe have been awarded the 2025 Alixa Naff Prize for Best Scholarly Paper in Migration Studies.
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