Opportunity      

The ISPU Research Committee is currently accepting proposals for any project that falls within ISPU’s mission. Details about submission and proposal guidelines can be obtained by contacting our Director of Research Farid Senzai at research@ispu.org. In general, all proposals must include the following information:

Brief description of the project Describe your previous research on this topic A proposed budget Provide timeline of project Describe venues to present/publish Provide a CV for all authors

This is an ideal opportunity for young new researchers as well as established scholars to obtain logistical, material and financial support for projects they wish to pursue. We encourage potential candidates to contact us for help in developing a sound proposal.

The following areas of research will receive a high priority for review:

Impact of schools and curriculums upon child development. In particular, comparative studies of parochial, private secular, and public school systems.

Muslim and Arab American views on domestic policy issues (economy, elections, health, education, environment)

Studies on mental health and health care within the Arab, South Asian and Muslim community

Studies on immigration patterns and experiences since September 11th, 2001

Studies of social policy issues within the Muslim and Arab American community

Issues and challenges which Muslim and other specific communities expect to face over the next 50 years. The development of a long-term road map for the American Muslim community