The research fellowship programme at the Aga Khan University’s Institute for the Study of Muslim Civilisations based in London (AKU-ISMC) commences in January 2019 and offers an opportunity to pursue research within a stimulating and supportive environment. Fellows play an active role in the intellectual life of the Institute, participating in a wide range of seminars, workshops, and conferences. The duration of the fellowship will be six months. During this period, candidates explore and shed new light on one of the Institute’s major research themes.

Fellowship for 2018/19

For 2018/19, the fellowship will focus on AKU-ISMC’s programme on Governance for the Public Good in Muslim Contexts. As such, the fellow is expected to actively participate in the planning and execution of the programme’s activities. Within the progamme’s focus, a Research Fellow is sought who will carry out research related to one the following topics.

Potential areas of research

Translation and governance: translation(s) of governance and governance of translation

Political accountability of the executive in semi-presidential regimes

Fiqh and popular culture

Expected Outcomes

The Fellow will be expected to: (1) produce a deliverable (e.g., a research paper) on their fellowship topic acknowledging the fellowship scheme at AKU-ISMC; (2) organise a research workshop which will be an opportunity to bring together other academics working on their topic; (3) engage in discussions about their work and that of colleagues at AKU-ISMC; and (4) possibly delivering lectures and seminars in the MA programme in Muslim Cultures.

Requirements:

Candidates should have:

A PhD in the Humanities or Social SciencesDemonstrated research background in the above topicExcellent communication skills demonstrating a high level of proficiency in English, written and verbal, including language(s) relevant to their proposed research

Funding:

The incumbents will receive a gross annual salary in the range of £31,000 to £35,000 and an annual research budget of £500. A return flight will be paid for international Fellows. Please note that accommodation in London will need to be independently organised by the Fellow. Other benefits include: office space, access to computer facilities, and access to AKU-ISMC’s library and the libraries of neighbouring academic institutions.

Application Procedure

Interested candidates should send a cover letter, their CV, and a proposal for a public event/workshop (maximum 2 pages, including a short abstract, a timeline, potential participants, and expected outputs) to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

The duration of the post will be up to six months and is for a late autumn or early winter start. The specifics of this will be discussed at interview stage.

Application Deadline: 21 September 2018

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend interviews (either in person or online, as appropriate) during the month of October 2018.