Centre for the Study of Islam in the Contemporary World

IASH-Alwaleed Fellowships

The Alwaleed Centre co-funds yearly Postdoctoral and Senior Fellowships with the Institute for Advanced Studies in the Humanities.

A creative collaboration between the Alwaleed Centre and IASH, these fellowships are open to outstanding researchers looking to add interdisciplinary value to their research projects on contemporary Muslim societies.

IASH-Alwaleed Postdoctoral Fellowships

An opportunity for early-career researchers to spend up to ten months in Edinburgh working on an interdisciplinary project exploring any aspect of contemporary Islam and Muslim culture. Includes a bursary of up to £15,000. Application deadline for the 204/25 academic year is 26 April 2024.

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IASH-Alwaleed Research Fellowships

The IASH-Alwaleed Research Fellowship is intended to encourage outstanding interdisciplinary research, international scholarly collaboration, and networking activities of visiting Research Fellows together with academics in the Alwaleed Centre. Fellows are expected to work in collaboration with one or more members of existing University academic staff in the Alwaleed Centre, and to take an active part in both IASH interdisciplinary and Alwaleed Centre events. Fellowships can last up to 4 months and are funded to a maximum of £3500. Application deadline for the 204/25 academic year is 23 February 2024.

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About IASH

The Institute for Advanced Studies in the Humanities was established in 1969 to promote interdisciplinary research in the arts, humanities and social sciences at the University of Edinburgh.

It provides an international, interdisciplinary and autonomous space for discussion and debate. Since its foundation, more than 1,200 scholars from 67 countries have held Institute fellowships; and up to 28 Fellows are in residence at any one time. Housed in a secluded 19th-century courtyard overlooking the Meadows, the Institute is adjacent to most centres of University activity.

For furtehr information visit the IASH website: www.iash.ed.ac.uk.