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World War I in the Middle EastWe invite all interested scholars to apply to “World War I in the MiddleEast,” a National Endowment for the Humanities Summer Seminar for Collegeand University Teachers, to be held on the campus of GeorgetownUniversity, Washington, D.C., July 5 – August 2, 2014.Participants split their time between discussing the latest scholarship onthe war and conducting personal research in Washington’s libraries andarchives.  We aim to attract a mix of specialists from differenthistorical subfields and academic disciplines, including fine arts,literature, political science, and anthropology.  While the seminar isintended primarily for faculty who teach U.S. undergraduates, we reservespace for advanced graduate students and independent scholars.Stipends cover most, but not all, costs for the month.  Details of theprogram with application guidelines, eligibility criteria, and seminarexpectations can be found athttps://blogs.commons.georgetown.edu/world-war-i-in-the-middle-east/