Visiting Fellowships from Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies 2010-2011

The Fellowships are offered to support research in any area of the arts, humanities or social sciences that has relevance to the study of Islam or the Muslim world, particularly anthropology, economics, geography, history, international relations, law, literature, philosophy, politics, religion and sociology.

Applications would normally be scholars or writers at the postdoctoral or equivalent level, but senior researchers are also eligible. An academic affiliation is not a necessary requirement. Each Fellowship carries a stipend of £4000 and membership of the Common Room. The stipend is intended as a supplementary award and may be held in conjunction wit other research grants, stipends, or sabbatical salaries. Fellowships may be held from 1 October 2010 for up to nine months (though shorter periods will be considered)

Application procedures:

1. Further details and application forms may be obtained from the Academic Assistant or from the Centre website
2. Application should include a curriculum vitae and a brief statement of proposed research.
3. Two letters of recommendation should be sent directly to the Centre.

The closing date for receipt of application is 4th December 2009.

All correspondence should be addressed to:

OXFORD CENTRE FOR ISLAMIC STUDIES
George Street, Oxford OX1 2AR, UK
T: +44 1865 278730 F: +44 1865 248942
E: academic.assistance@oxcis.ac.uk
W: www.oxcis.ac.uk

Visiting Research Fellowship from Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies

Applicatioins are invited for the Imam Buckhari and Imam Tirmizi Visiting Research Fellowship tenable during the academic year 2010-2011.

Applicants should be citizens of countries in Asia or Africa. Preference will be given to those studying classical Islamic sciences, although other areas in the humanities and social sciences will be considered. Each Research Fellowship carries a stipend £3000 and membership of the Common Room. The stipend is intended as a supplementary award and may be held in conjunction with other research grants, stipends, or sabbatical salaries. The Visiting Research Fellowship may be held from 1 October 2010 for a minimum period of three months.

These Visiting Research Fellowships are intended to encourage interaction among academics from different traditions of learning. The Imam Bukhari and Imam Tirmizi Fellows will be expected to devote their time to research and writing and to participate in the Centre’s academic activities.

Application procedures:

1. Further details and application forms may be obtained from the Academic Assistant or from the Centre website.
2. Applications should include a CV and a brief statement of proposed research.
3. Two letters of recommendation should be sent directly to the Centre.

The closing date for receipt of applications is 4th December 2009.

All correspondence should be addressed to:

OXFORD CENTRE FOR ISLAMIC STUDIES
George Street, Oxford OX1 2AR, UK
T: +44 1865 278730 F: +44 1865 248942
E: academic.assistance@oxcis.ac.uk
W: www.oxcis.ac.uk

The Hansard Research Scholars Programme

is a challenging opportunity for graduates and professionals to pursue a specific area of political academic interest whilst undertaking a high-profile internship within the world of British politics. You will study British politics at the London School of Economics, have seminars with politicians and intern in an organisation which corresponds with your research interests – be it with an NGO, a government department, a lobbying group or with the UK Parliament itself.

The Hansard Research Scholars Programme is a 12-week (11 weeks in summer), full-time course (split equally between study and internship).

Autumn 2009
September 26th - December 19th, 2009  
Deadline: currently accepting applications

Spring 2010
January 9th  - April 3rd, 2010 (dates tbc)
Deadline: October 1st, 2009

For further details visit Hansard Society Research Scholars Programme