[Bilimsel Haber] Fellowship for Research on Early Islam

[Onur Inal]

The International Research Consortium on "Dynamics in the History of
Religions between Asia and Europe" at Ruhr University Bochum, Germany,
invites applications for a Fellowship for Research on Early Islam during the
academic year April 2009 to March 2010. What we can offer:

- Time and space for research in an interdisciplinary environment;
- up to 70,000 € (= about 102,000 $) (gross rate) either as a grant or as a
salary for the fellow's substitute at his or her home institution;
- good infrastructure (libraries etc.);
- free lodging in a single apartment;
- travel expenses related to research activities;
- means for organizing congresses or workshops.

What we would expect:

- Research on the history of Islamic scriptures, doctrines, ritual practices
and legal norms in the transcultural context of Late Antiquity;
- your presence during the fellowship term;
- commited participation in the consortium's activities;
- substantial research results in form of publications; 

Applicants must at least hold a Ph.D. 
The Ruhr University Bochum is an equal opportunity employer and encourages
women and members of minorities to apply. Interested applicants should send
a letter of interest, a current CV including a list of publications, and an
exposé of the intended research of about 5-10 pages. Application materials
can be submitted by mail or e-mail. Please send your application before
December 31st, 2008 to the 

International Research Consortium
"Dynamics in the History of Religions between Asia and Europe" 
Ruhr-Universität Bochum 
Universitätsstr. 150 
D-44780 
Bochum, Germany 

marion.steinicke at rub.de 

For further information about the program of the research consortium on
"Dynamics in the History of Religions" see 
http://www.ikgf-religions.de
60 44 84