Dr. Philip M. Kayal Fund for Arab American Research

Dr. Philip M. Kayal Fund for Arab American Research - Center for Arab American Philanthropy Center for Arab American Philanthropy Search for: Fund-Holder Login Newsletter Blog Home About Us Our Impact Grantmaking and Giving Services Staff Advisory Board Our Publications Contact Funds Types of Funds Impact Area Funds Donor-Advised Funds Endowed Funds Competitive Grantmaking Funds Giving Circles View Our Funds Arts and Culture Funds Education and Scholarships Relief and Empowerment AAAEA Chicago Endowment Fund Bustan Al-Funun Giving Circle CAAP Operating Endowment Fund Community Impact Fund Disaster Relief Fund Dr. Philip M. Kayal Fund for Arab American Research Education Empowers Arab Americans Fund Empower Women and Children Fund Fostering Leadership for Young Palestinians (FLYP) Fund Friends of Alixa Naff Fund Jack G. and Bernice M. Shaheen Endowed Media Scholarship Fund Michigan Arab Orchestra Fund NAAP Arab American Scholarship Fund Start a Fund Grants Apply for a Scholarship Apply for a Grant Teen Grantmaking Initiative TGI Chapters Dearborn TGI @ YALLA San Diego TGI @ Somali Family Service of San Diego New Member Application View Our Past Grants Events Donate Fund-Holder Login Newsletter Blog Search for: Search Dr. Philip M. Kayal Fund for Arab American Research The Arab American community is diverse, often misunderstood, underrepresented and understudied. With this in mind, the late Dr. Philip Kayal, formerly the chairman emeritus of the Department of Sociology and Anthropology at Seton Hall University, approached CAAP with his idea to support Arab American research. The Dr. Philip M. Kayal Fund for Arab American Research was established, fulfilling Dr. Kayal’s desire to support young Arab American scholars and social science research on the Arab American community. There is an enormous need for factual information on Arab Americans, and as an academic of Syrian ancestry, I wanted to help fill the void. I set up a research fund with the gracious help and support of CAAP, which made both the grant application and distribution process seamless. I never expected to be so pleased with the results. – Dr. Philip M. Kayal In its first year, the Fund provided grant awards to six scholars across the country, with research topics ranging from stereotyping of Arab American adolescents to Palestinian cinema, to Yemeni farm workers and more. 2015 Grant awardee Claudia Youakim at the University of Florida, who is researching Arab American identity constructs among college students, says “I am honored to be a grant recipient of the Dr. Philip M. Kayal Fund for Arab American Research! I am excited to share my research on Arab American ethnic identity with others at upcoming conferences, and the opportunity to collaborate with fellow scholars.” To date, the Kayal Fund has now awarded more than $44,000 to 36 Arab American researchers across the country. By supporting effective research through the Kayal Fund, you will strengthen programs serving the community, educate Americans about the contributions of the Arab American community to this country. Enable Arab Americans to have a stronger voice to shape their future within American society – give to the Kayal Fund! Support the Fund: Learn more about the fund Give to This Fund Apply to the Scholarship: This scholarship application will open in the Spring of 2027. Questions? Please contact us using the form linked here . Application Instructions Grants Competitive Grantmaking Programs Well Being in the Arts National Art Partners (NAP) Fund 2026 Grant Request For Grant Applications Scholarships Scholarship Report and Renewal Form Ebeid Family Fund Nursing Scholarship The Issam and Dr. Rima Abbas Endowed Scholarship The Arab American Leadership Program Scholarship Letter of Recommendation Form The Ali, Isabella and Giselle Abbas Legacy Scholarship Younis Mansi Essa Scholarship for Healthcare Professionals Dr. Adawia Alousi Scholarship Fund Application Past Scholars: Report and Renewal Form Al…