IIS Zahid Ali Fellowship 2025 – £5,000 Research Grant in Classical Arabic Literature

Host Country: United Kingdom
Institution: Institute of Ismaili Studies (IIS), London
Fellowship Level: Research Fellowship
Funding Amount: £5,000
Application Deadline: September 30, 2025
Award Frequency: Once every 5 years
Field of Study: Classical Arabic Literature, Ismaili Studies

Overview

The Institute of Ismaili Studies (IIS) is now accepting applications for the Zahid Ali Fellowship 2025—a prestigious, once-in-five-year academic award that supports internationally recognized scholars conducting original research in Classical Arabic Literature with direct relevance to Ismaili Studies.

The fellowship includes a £5,000 research grant to support the development and publication of a monograph, article, or scholarly translation that contributes meaningfully to the academic understanding of Ismaili thought, history, or textual traditions.

Fellowship Benefits

• Award Amount: £5,000
• Funding Use: Research leading to publication (monograph, article, or scholarly edition)
• Focus: Classical Arabic Literature related to Ismaili Studies
• Institutional Support: Opportunity to collaborate or connect with the IIS research community

Eligibility Criteria

This fellowship is open to:

• Internationally recognized scholars with a proven record in Classical Arabic Literature
• Academics currently working on or planning to publish original research in Ismaili Studies
• Researchers fluent in classical Arabic texts and traditions
• Candidates whose proposed work intersects with Islamic intellectual history, Ismaili thought, or Arabic-Islamic textual heritage

Ideal applicants will have:

• Previous publications or presentations in Islamic studies or related fields
• A clearly defined, high-quality research proposal with academic and cultural significance
• A strong commitment to contributing to the study of Ismaili heritage and Arabic literature

Apply Also

• Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) Scholarships 2026
• Royal Society Wolfson Fellowship 2025

Application Requirements

All application materials must be submitted by 30 September 2025 via email to: scholarships@iis.ac.uk

Required documents:

1. Covering letter outlining your interest and suitability
2. Curriculum Vitae (CV) detailing academic background and publications
3. Writing sample (preferably a previously published work)
4. Research proposal (max 2,000 words) outlining:

• • Topic scope and objectives
  • Research methods and timeline
  • Relevance to Ismaili Studies
  • Expected scholarly output (e.g., book, article, critical edition)

For more information, visit: https://www.iis.ac.uk

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