ISIM Post-Doctoral Fellowship
The International Institute for the Study of Islam in the Modern World (ISIM) invites applications for an ISIM post-doctoral fellowship. The fellowship is available to scholars who have recently (within five years) obtained a Ph.D. degree in anthropology, sociology, religious studies, cultural studies or political science.
For more information contact the ISIM Secretariat at info@isim.nl.
ISIM conducts and promotes interdisciplinary research on contemporary social, political, cultural, and intellectual trends and movements in Muslim societies and communities. ISIM welcomes research proposals which are informed particularly by a social science perspective and fit in with the research profile of ISIM in general, or related to the specific research programmes.
ISIM is located in the historic city of Leiden with convenient links to the coast, the airport, and major European cities. Fellows have full access to extensive libraries, research centres, and the facilities of the universities participating in ISIM: the University of Amsterdam, Leiden University, Radboud University Nijmegen and Utrecht University.
Research proposals : An eligible research proposal (between 4,000 and 5,000 words) includes a title, an abstract of 100 words, a clearly formulated and elaborated research question, an extensive literature review, a discussion of the theoretical concepts and methodology used, a statement about the theoretical significance and innovative aspects of the proposed research, an indication of how the topic fits the ISIM’s research profile, and a provisional bibliography.
ISIM post-doctoral fellowship at a glance: – granted for a period of one year – monthly stipend – office space, a personal computer, telephone on the premises of the ISIM in Leiden – preferable starting date 1 September 2006 – the deadline for applications is 15 June 2006.
Selection criteria: – excellent academic qualities – relevance to the ISIM research profile – knowledge of relevant language(s) – clarity of the research proposal – innovative aspects of the proposed research – feasibility of the proposed activities – referees’ comments.
For more information contact the ISIM Secretariat at info@isim.nl.