IASH-Alwaleed Postdoctoral Fellowship
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The IASH-Alwaleed Postdoctoral Fellowship funds early-career research on contemporary Islam and Muslim culture at the Institute for Advanced Studies in the Humanities, University of Edinburgh.
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Funder: Institute for Advanced Studies in the Humanities
Due Dates (Anticipated): April 2027 (Application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to £20,000 for 3–10 months; typically £1,500/month.
Summary: Supports early-career researchers in contemporary Islam and Muslim culture with a postdoctoral fellowship in Edinburgh.
Key Information: Applicants must secure support from Alwaleed Centre staff and apply within three years of PhD award.
Description
The IASH-Alwaleed Postdoctoral Fellowship is designed for early-career researchers focusing on contemporary Islam and Muslim culture. Hosted by the Institute for Advanced Studies in the Humanities (IASH) at the University of Edinburgh, in partnership with the Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal Centre for the Study of Islam in the Contemporary World, the fellowship offers a vibrant, interdisciplinary academic community. Fellows benefit from dedicated office space, library access, mentoring, and participation in seminars and workshops. The program fosters innovative research, international collaboration, and public engagement.
