- “Policy research on climate change impact and adaptation strategies for the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao” funded by the Institute of Bangsamoro Studies (₱100,000.00 / July 01–Sept. 15, 2023)
- “Muslim Governance and Salafi Orthodoxy in the Bangsamoro” funded by the Development Academy of the Philippines’ Graduate School of Public and Development Management (₱350,000.00 / June 2020–Dec. 2022)
- Policy report on reviewing Madrasah Education in the BARMM funded by Australia’s DFAT and contracted by the Palladium’s Education Pathways to Peace in Mindanao (₱1,483,900.00 / June 2019–March 2021)
- “Islamic theory of International Relations” funded through the PhD Incentive Award of the UP Diliman’s Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research and Development (₱600,000.00 / June 2018–November 2020)
Nassef is the founder of PHISO (Philippine International Studies Organization), BRLN (Bangsamoro Research and Legal Network), DSRN (Decolonial Studies Research Network), and Co-IRIS (International Relations and Islamic Studies Research Cohort). He researches policy issues affecting the Bangsamoro society and explores decolonial knowledge sources of the global south as well as interdisciplinary study between Islam and International Relations.
Nassef Manabilang Adiong, PhD 