Imam Bukhari and Imam Tirmizi Research Fellowships in Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies

Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies is funding research fellowships for the Asian or African citizens. Preference will be given to those studying classical Islamic sciences, although other areas in the humanities and social sciences will be considered. The Fellowships will be tenable from 1 October 2015 for a minimum period of three months. Each Fellowship carries a stipend of £3,000 and membership of the Common Room. Application should be submitted till 6th December 2014.

Study Subject(s): Fellowships are awarded within the Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies. Preference will be given to those studying classical Islamic sciences, although other areas in the humanities and social sciences will be considered.

Course Level: The Imam Bukhari and Imam Tirmizi Research Fellows will be expected to devote their time to research and writing and to participate in the Centre’s academic activities.

Scholarship Provider: Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies

Scholarship can be taken at: UK

Eligibility: These Visiting Research Fellowships, open to citizens of countries in Asia or Africa, are intended to encourage interaction among academics from different traditions of learning. Preference will be given to those studying classical Islamic sciences, although other areas in the humanities and social sciences will be considered.

Scholarship Open for International Students: Citizens of Asia (Afghanistan, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Brunei, Cambodia, China, East Timor, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Japan Jordan, Kazakhstan, Korea North, Korea South, Kuwait Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Lebanon Malaysia, Maldives, Mongolia, Myanmar (Burma), Nepal, Oman, Pakistan, The Philippines, Qatar, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Syria, Taiwan, Tajikistan, Thailand, Turkey, Turkmenistan, United Arab Emirates, Uzbekistan, Vietnam and Yemen) and Africa (Algeria, Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Côte d’Ivoire, Djibouti, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Republic of the Congo, Rwanda, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, Sudan, Swaziland, Tanzania, Togo, Tunisia, Uganda, Western Sahara, Zambia and Zimbabwe) can apply for these research fellowships.

Scholarship Description: The Visiting Research Fellowships will be tenable from 1 October 2015 for a minimum period of three months. These Fellowships are intended to encourage interaction among academics from various traditions of learning. The Imam Bukhari and Imam Tirmizi Research Fellows will be expected to devote their time to research and writing and to participate in the Centre’s academic activities.


Duration of award(s): The Fellowships will be tenable from 1 October 2015 for a minimum period of three months.
What does it cover? Each Visiting Research Fellow will be provided shared office accommodation, a stipend of £3000, and membership of the Common Room.

How to Apply:  The mode of applying is by post. Applications should include a curriculum vitae and a brief statement of proposed research. Two letters of recommendation should be sent directly to the Centre.
Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is 6 December 2014.
[url=http://www.oxcis.ac.uk/flyers/Visiting Fellowships Poster 2015-16.pdf]Further Official Scholarship Information and Application[/url]

http://www.oxcis.ac.uk/flyers/Visiting%20Fellowships%20Poster%202015-16.pdf