Netherlands Institute for the Near East (NINO)
- Foundation for the study of the archaeology, history, languages and culture of the Near East. Participates in research and publication activities, and houses a library.
- http://www.nino-leiden.nl/

Middle East Institute
- A leading non-partisan research organization dealing with the Middle East.
- http://www.mideasti.org/

Japan Association for Middle East Studies (JAMES)
- Information about conferences, newsletter and member activities.
- http://www.soc.nii.ac.jp/james/index.html

European Association for Middle Eastern Studies
- An association linking national scholarly societies for Middle Eastern studies, which each carries out extensive networking and research-related activities. Information about membership, activities and publications.
- http://www.hf.uib.no/smi/eurames/

The British Society for Middle Eastern Studies (BRISMES
- Encourages and promotes the study of the Middle East in the United Kingdom. Includes information on membership, activities and publications.
- http://www.dur.ac.uk/brismes/

Oriental Institute
- Research center at the University of Chicago. Site includes directory of websites about the Near East, research project and archive information, departments and projects, and access to publications.
- http://oi.uchicago.edu/

Middle East Studies Association of North America
- Non-political organization of scholars and other persons interested in the study of the Middle East, North Africa and the Islamic world. Features mission statement, events, links to related sites and contact information.
- http://www.mesa.arizona.edu/

GLORIA: Global Research in International Affairs Center
- Interdisciplinary research unit focuses on modern Middle East, U.S. foreign policy, and Turkish studies with an emphasis on electronic, as well as traditional means of dissemination.
- http://gloria.idc.ac.il

European Institute for Research on Mediterranean and Euro-Arab Co-operation - MEDEA
- A non-profit association conducting research aimed at creating co-operation in the Mediterranean region and in Euro-Arab relations. Presents political and economical data on that area.
- http://www.medea.be/index.htm