The IIS is pleased to announce that applications for the聽Doctoral Scholarship聽are now open. The deadline for applications is 31 March 2022.
The IIS awards Doctoral Scholarships each year to suitable candidates who are interested in聽pursuing research at PhD level on a topic related to any of the Institute鈥檚 core research areas.聽The most relevant to the Institute鈥檚 research needs are:
- Ismaili studies
- Wider Shi士i studies
- Qur示anic studies
- Islamic law
- Education
- Manuscript studies
The scholarship is also open to any areas in which Islam can be analysed in one of its various manifestations (historical, theological, philosophical, legal, educational, political, ritual, cultural, etc.).
The Institute鈥檚 Doctoral Scholarships programme was established in 1997. Since then, more than 52 scholarships have been awarded. The Doctoral Scholarships are a vehicle for intellectual advancement, career progression and human resources development.
To apply, please聽download and complete the application form聽and submit it together with the required documents to聽scholarships@iis.ac.uk聽by 31 March. All documents must be submitted in PDF format.
The application form must be accompanied by:
- Cover letter
- Updated CV
- Personal Statement of Commitment
- Copies of graduate-level academic transcripts, including a copy of your Master鈥檚 diploma
- Copy of letter of acceptance to doctoral programme
- Three letters of recommendation
- Writing sample
- Doctoral research proposal
The IIS Doctoral Scholarships are available to Ismaili students from around the globe.
For any other information, please email us on聽scholarships@iis.ac.uk.
