Research Awards – 2025 Canadian Friends of Sufi Arts, Culture, and Knowledge (CFSACK) — LIMITE : 13/10/2025
Note: Eligibility for the CFSACK Research Awards spans a wide range of disciplines. Any research project related to Sufi art, culture, or knowledge is welcome, including but not limited to: art history, fine arts, anthropology, archaeology, architecture, classics, cultural studies, ethnomusicology, history, literature, musicology, philosophy, psychology, religious studies, sociology, and other related fields. This interdisciplinary scope reflects the program’s commitment to advancing a holistic and nuanced understanding of Sufi traditions across academic and creative domains.
Application Period: August 4 – October 13, 2025
The CFSACK Research Awards, supported this year by the American Friends of Sufi Arts, Culture, and Knowledge (AFSACK), aim to advance the study and appreciation of Sufi arts, culture, and knowledge. For 2025, eligibility has been expanded to include students and researchers affiliated with higher education or cultural institutions in both Canada and the United States.
Award Amounts
- Undergraduate & Master’s Students: up to $2,000 CAD
- PhD Students/Candidates & Postdoctoral Fellows: up to $5,000 CAD
Supported Activities
Funding may be used for academic activities such as fieldwork, archival research, conference travel, and organizing scholarly workshops. For full terms and restrictions, including a list of eligible and ineligible costs, please visit the 2025 Online Application Portal.
Eligibility
Applicants must be one of the following, enrolled in or affiliated with a Canadian or U.S. higher education or cultural institution (e.g., university, college, research institute, museum, archive) for the duration of the award:
- Undergraduate Students (Bachelor’s level)
- Graduate students (Master’s and Doctoral Students/Candidates)
- Postdoctoral Fellows
Special Opportunity
Awardees may receive exclusive access to the Musée d’Art et de Culture Soufis MTO™ in Chatou, France, including:
- Complimentary admission
- Consultation with curators and researchers
- Privileged access to the museum’s library and collections
Important Dates
- Application Opens: August 4, 2025
- Deadline: October 13, 2025
- Awards Commence: January 2026
For more information, to access the online application portal, and to view the 2024 Research Awards Recipients, please visit: https://www.cfsack.org/research-awards
Nooshin Esmaeili, Chair, CFSACK Research Awards Committee
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