About
The Sultan Qaboos Cultural Center (SQCC) is dedicated to educating the people of the United States and Oman about the breadth and richness of their two cultures. SQCC promotes mutual respect and understanding between the nations and strives to educate a new generation of culturally sensitive and knowledgeable citizens in each society. Through outreach programs, scholarships, lectures, educational resources, cultural partnerships, and their Cultural Center in Washington, DC, SQCC brings the culture, history, and heritage of the US and Oman to audiences domestically and abroad.
Funding Opportunities
Research Fellowship Program
The Sultan Qaboos Cultural Center (SQCC) Research Fellowship Program was established in 2010 to promote and cultivate scholarly research about Oman across several academic disciplines. The fellowship is designed to support PhD candidates and university academics who are US citizens or affiliated with U.S.-based American universities. Each year, the program funds one scholar or team of scholars to carry out research in Oman. The fellowship provides funding of up to $51,000 for the fellow or team of fellows to conduct their research projects. This program aims to advance academic understanding of Oman through rigorous scholarly investigation across multiple fields of study.
SQCC Internship Program
The Sultan Qaboos Cultural Center (SQCC) offers internships on a rolling basis for Fall, Spring, and Summer terms. Interns provide crucial assistance to SQCC's conferences, events, and outreach activities, offering a unique opportunity to participate in the organization's core outreach mission focused on promoting Omani culture. The internship involves outreach activities including assisting with public programming, teacher workshops, photographing events, providing tours of the exhibition space, and assisting with Arabic language programs. Research and writing responsibilities include conducting research for museum exhibitions and conferences, writing exhibition materials, cataloging collection additions, and contributing to the Indian Ocean in World History educational website. Interns receive a stipend and work in Washington, D.C., with full-time availability strongly preferred (Monday-Friday 10am-5pm), though part-time schedules may be considered. The program is open to undergraduate students, graduate students, and recent graduates who are authorized to work in the United States.
At a Glance
- Total Funding Opportunities
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- Active Now
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- sqcc.org
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