Alixa Naff Prize in Migration Studies
The Alixa Naff Prize in Migration Studies recognizes outstanding scholarly studies from any discipline focusing on Middle East and North African migration and diasporas.
Named after Dr. Alixa Naff, a pioneer of Arab American history, the Alixa Naff Migration Studies Prize recognizes excellence in scholarly studies from any discipline focusing on any aspect of Middle East and North African migrations and diasporas. Two awards will be given. The first prize, in the amount of $1,000, is awarded to an established scholar. The second prize, in the amount of $1,000, is awarded to a graduate student.
- Established Scholars: Books published between June 1, 2025, and May 30, 2026, are eligible for consideration for the 2026 prize and may be submitted by the author or the publisher. A committee of migration scholars representing diverse disciplines will select the winning book.
- Graduate Students: Papers authored between June 1, 2025, and May 30, 2026, are eligible for consideration for the 2026 prize and may be submitted by the author. A committee of migration scholars representing diverse disciplines will select the winning paper. The paper will subsequently be published in Mashriq & Mahjar: Journal of Middle East and North African Migration Studies.
Send a PDF copy of the article or book to: akhater@ncsu.edu.
Applicants must verify the date of actual publication for eligibility. ONE entry per scholar or publisher is allowed annually. Essays written in part or in whole in a language other than English must be accompanied by English translations.
Submissions are now open through August 31, 2026.
