Distinguished Visitors

The CMES Distinguished Visitor Program supports a one- to two-week residency for a visitor whose work engages the Middle East North Africa region via any discipline or historical period. Distinguished Visitors must have a record of excellence and recognition in any field, including and not limited to research areas within the academy, creative fields (such as art and literature), social entrepreneurship, and diplomacy.

Details on nominations for the Distinguished Visitor Program can be found below.

Past Distinguished Visitors

Andreas Lammer

Nominations for the Distinguished Visitor Program

The Center for Middle Eastern Studies accepts nominations for the Distinguished Visitor appointment from UC Berkeley faculty only. Proposals must include a brief summary of the candidate’s contributions, value to Berkeley’s faculty and students, potential for interdisciplinary engagements on campus, and the ability to address broad and pressing issues that have public visibility. Please ascertain the nominee’s availability before nominating him/her. Please also include a copy of nominee’s C.V. and specific courses, working groups, workshops, symposia etc. in which he/she could fruitfully participate at UCB.

Nominations may be submitted directly to the CMES Director.

Requirements

At a minimum, Distinguished Visitors are expected to:

  • Deliver a public lecture at CMES
  • Offer a masterclass or seminar for graduate students
  • Attend relevant graduate seminars and/or working groups

Duration:

Distinguished Visitors will hold a one- to two- week residency at UC Berkeley.

Financial Support:

The CMES will cover the cost of travel, lodging, event-related meals, and will offer the visitor a modest honorarium.