IIS welcomes applications for its Dissertation Writing Scholarship from graduate students in the field of Islamic Studies who are researching an Ismaili topic. The scholarship carries a stipend of £3,000 (or local equivalent) and has been established to assist doctoral candidates to complete their fieldwork or dissertation.

How to apply

To apply, please send the following documents by email to scholarships@iis.ac.uk:

  • Cover letter
  • CV
  • Dissertation description (including abstract, table of contents, and detailed chapter-by-chapter descriptions, as well as progress to date, and expected date of completion)
  • Writing sample (preferably a chapter)
  • Letter from PhD supervisor