Southeast Missouri State University is currently participating in a joint venture with Missouri State University and the University of Central Missouri regarding Middle Eastern Studies called Mideast meets Midwest, which aims to enhance Middle Eastern Studies. It is supported through an Undergraduate International Studies and Foreign Languages (UISFL) grant from the U.S. Department of Education. As part of this venture, students can apply for a grant of up to $2,500 to undertake a collaborative research project with a faculty member. This grant supports innovative research related to Middle Eastern Studies and gives undergraduate students professional research experience that will strengthen their applications for graduate school and employment opportunities. Applications are being accepted on a rolling basis, and proposals from all academic disciplines are welcome.Application Requirements: Each faculty-student team should submit a proposal (maximum three single-spaced pages in length) that includes the following information: Name, contact information, and departmental affiliation for all team members Project description Description of the students role in the research project Detailed budget Expected result of the research (i.e. conference presentation, article manuscript, etc.) CV for faculty team members (not included in the three-page limit) Transcript for all student team members (not included in the three-page limit)All inquiries about the grant and completed grant applications should be sent electronically to Dr. Debra Holzhauer at dholzhauer@semo.edu.