BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Program in Islamic Law - ECPv6.6.4.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://pil.law.harvard.edu X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Program in Islamic Law REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250627 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250628 DTSTAMP:20260406T161512 CREATED:20250527T205022Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250627T232052Z UID:10001769-1750982400-1751068799@pil.law.harvard.edu SUMMARY:Wallace Johnson First Book Program\, June 27\, 2025 DESCRIPTION:From the organizers: \nWALLACE JOHNSON FIRST BOOK PROGRAM \nCRITERIA \nScholars working toward the publication of first books in legal history. \nAMOUNT \nFellowship funding for travel and accommodation. \nDEADLINE \nJune 27\, 2025 \nThe biennial Wallace Johnson Program for First Book Authors provides advice and support to scholars working toward the publication of first books in legal history\, broadly defined. In conversation with peers and with the advice of senior scholars\, participants develop and revise book proposals and sample chapters\, as well as meeting with guest editors to learn about approaching and working with publishers. \nThe Johnson Program is open to early career\, pre-tenure scholars\, publishing in English\, who have completed PhDs\, JDs\, or equivalent degrees. Scholars with expertise in all chronological periods and geographical fields are encouraged to apply\, as are applicants who may not (yet) identify as legal historians. The Program provides substantial travel and accommodation funding to support attendance at Program meetings. \nAdmission to the Wallace Johnson program is biennial. The next cohort will be selected in summer 2025\, and the call for applications for the program can be found below. \nThe program includes the following elements: \n\nFall 2025 (November 13\, 2025): in-person\, one-day\, pre-conference workshop at the ASLH Annual Meeting (Detroit\, MI)\, introduction to book publishing and proposal writing;\nSpring 2026 (date TBD): remote meeting\, feedback from program leader and peers on draft book proposal;\nSummer 2026 (date TBD): in-person\, two-day workshop on draft chapters at the American Bar Foundation (Chicago\, IL); and\nFall 2026 (date TBD): in-person\, half-day\, pre-conference workshop at the ASLH Annual Meeting (Location TBD).\n\nThe 2025-26 Johnson Program will be led by Professor Christopher Schmidt\, with the participation of other senior legal historians. \nUp to 5 Fellows will be selected. Fellows must commit to participation in all elements of the program. Each will receive substantial funding for travel and accommodation related to the program\, with a small supplement to participants who do not have institutional support for travel and research. \nThe application deadline is June 27\, 2025. Applicants should submit items 1-3 as a single pdf document\, Times New Roman\, 12-point font\, with your full name in a header on each page. All materials should be submitted to Sam Erman (samerman@umich.edu) by June 27\, 2025. \n\nApplicant Information Sheet (in lieu of cover letter).\n\n\nPersonal Information: first name; last name;\nCurrent mailing address;\nphone;\nemail address;\ncurrent institution;\ncurrent position;\ninstitutional affiliation for 2025-26.\nEducation: month and year of graduate degree\, institution\, and field: Ph.D.; J.D.; other.\nFunding: If selected for the Wallace Johnson program\, would you have access to university or other institutional funds to help cover the costs of attending the program? Yes\, No\, Don’t Know. (We are committed to enabling fellows from a range of institutional positions to participate in the program. Your answer here will have no effect on your candidacy\, but will enable us to provide small supplements to participants without institutional support.)\nComments or relevant details.\n\n\nAbridged Curriculum Vitae (limited to 2 pages).\nProject Description (single spaced; not exceeding 1\,000 words)organized with the following sections and addressing these questions. (We are looking for candid self-reflection. You should think of this document as the first step in the revision\, rethinking process.)\n\n\nAuthor Bio. Tell us about yourself\, including your position and commitments for the fellowship year (remember\, we’ll have your cv).\nDissertation (or other substantial piece of writing). Title? What was your dissertation (or other writing) about? What was its argument? What was its arc? What were its original contributions?\nWorking title for book? What changes are you imagining for the book in terms of conceptualization\, structure\, narrative\, or arc? Are you planning additional research and/or new chapters? How are you imagining the book’s audience? What stage are you at in your work on the book?\n\n\nTwo letters of recommendation submitted separately. Please ask two scholars who know your work well to write a letter of recommendation. We recommend that at least one letter come from a faculty member who was a major advisor of the dissertation (or other writing). Letters should be sent by email directly to Sam Erman (samerman@umich.edu) and received no later than June 27\, 2025. URL:https://pil.law.harvard.edu/event/wallace-johnson-first-book-program-june-27-2025/ CATEGORIES:Applications,Due dates,Opportunities,prizes and nominations END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250624 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250627 DTSTAMP:20260406T161512 CREATED:20250328T000748Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250624T234753Z UID:10001755-1750723200-1750982399@pil.law.harvard.edu SUMMARY:Conference: The Middle Ages in the Modern World\, London Strand Campus\, King’s College London\, June 24-26\, 2025 (Call for Papers deadline: January 13\, 2025) DESCRIPTION:From the organizers: \nTHE MIDDLE AGES IN THE MODERN WORLD (MAMO): A multidisciplinary conference on medievalism in the post-Middle Ages Fifth Conference\, London\, 24–26 June 2025 Special strand: London Chaucer Conference 2025: Reception CALL FOR PAPERS The Middle Ages in the Modern World is a revived conference about the ways in which the Middle Ages have been received\, imagined\, invoked\, relived\, used\, abused\, and refashioned in the modern and contemporary worlds. Proposals are invited for papers\, panels\, linked panels\, readings and events for the 5th MAMO conference. Creative and scholarly work from any discipline on any aspect of medievalism is welcome\, but we are particularly interested in addressing: • Inclusivity and exclusivity; the struggle to claim the medieval; medievalist activism • Relationships between the medievalisms of scholarship\, creative work\, heritage and cultural industries • Performance and re-enactment of the medieval • Continuities: living and working with medieval buildings and institutions • Local\, national and global medievalisms; medievalisms of London • The history and current state of medievalism studies • Chaucer reception in all forms from the manuscripts to the present day Please send any proposals or queries to themamoconference@gmail.com by 13 January 2025. If you are submitting proposals for single or linked panels\, please consider diversity when selecting participants. The conference will take place in King’s College London Strand Campus. \nFor further details\, see here. URL:https://pil.law.harvard.edu/event/conference-the-middle-ages-in-the-modern-world-london-strand-campus-kings-college-london-june-24-26-2025-call-for-papers-deadline-january-13-2025/ CATEGORIES:Applications,Call for papers,conferences and workshops,Due dates,Opportunities END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250617 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250619 DTSTAMP:20260406T161512 CREATED:20250320T002049Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250617T234753Z UID:10001752-1750118400-1750291199@pil.law.harvard.edu SUMMARY:Conference: Law\, Culture\, and Humanities 27th Annual Conference\, Georgetown University\, June 17-18\, 2025 (Call for Papers deadline: January 31\, 2025) DESCRIPTION:Call for Papers: Law\, Culture\, and Humanities 27th Annual Conference\, Georgetown University\, June 17-18\, 2025 \nSpeech Matters \nWe live in a golden or an iron age\, depending on one’s point of view\, for laws regulating speech. The COVID-19 pandemic forced governments around the world to reckon with floods of dis- and misinformation. The global rise of the far right has brought with it a need for new legal tools to combat threats\, harassment\, and hate speech. And in the United States\, state and local governments have attempted to suppress speech by or about unpopular subjects through means ranging from book bans to felony prosecutions. For this year’s Law\, Culture\, and Humanities Annual Conference\, we invite papers on how the law conceptualizes\, regulates\, commodifies\, or instrumentalizes speech (broadly defined not just as language but as expressive activity). In particular\, we welcome papers that use humanistic tools for making sense of speech and expression—concepts from rhetoric\, narrative theory\, aesthetics\, genre studies\, and more—to tackle new or persistent legal puzzles. \nSubmission Guidelines \nWe encourage the submission of fully constituted panels\, as well as panels that reimagine or experiment with models for academic presentation\, such as roundtables\, author meet reader sessions (which may include multiple books and their authors in conversation)\, collaborative presentations\, multi-panel streams\, etc. Individual proposals should include a title and an abstract of no more than 250 words. Please note that online presenters should organize a full panel (we will not be accepting individual papers for online presentations this year) and that\, though we traditionally accept most papers\, we may need to limit the number of online panels we accept\, depending on demand. Panels\, whether virtual or in-person\, should include three papers (or\, exceptionally\, four papers). Please specify a title and designate a chair for your panel. The panel chair may also be a panel presenter. It is not necessary to write an abstract or proposal for the panel itself. To indicate your pre-constituted panel\, roundtable\, or stream\, please ensure that individual registrants provide the name of the panel and the chair in their individual submissions on the registration site. All panel\, roundtable\, or stream participants must make an individual submission on the registration site. When submitting a proposal\, we also ask that registrants identify two keywords to help us align sessions with each other. \nMode \nThe twenty-seventh annual conference will emphasize the LCH tradition of in-person conversation. While we encourage participants to join us in Washington\, D.C.\, we recognize that in-person attendance may be prohibitive for some. To that end\, we will also accept the submission of virtual panels. Since we will not be providing technical support for virtual participants\, panel chairs will be responsible for providing Zoom links that will be listed in the program. All plenary sessions will be available streaming online as well as in person. \nHow to Submit? \nSubmissions may be made through the website the link of which is given below.  Creating a Panel: Contact Our Graduate Coordinators Early. While participants may submit individual paper proposals that the Program Committee will later combine into full panels\, we strongly encourage applicants to create full panels prior to submission. Pre-formed panels may cohere better\, and allow collaborators to craft focused scholarly exchanges. Panels comprising a diversity of institutions\, academic ranks\, disciplines\, and identities are often the most rewarding. If you would like support in finding others who might be interested in forming a panel\, please contact our Graduate Coordinators\, Aditya Banerjee (adityabanerjee@g.harvard.edu) and Jack Quirk (john_quirk@brown.edu) with “LCH panel” in the subject line. The Graduate Coordinators will act as intermediaries\, and may be able to put you in contact with others working on related topics. We especially encourage graduate students and those new to LCH to consider reaching out to the Graduate Coordinators if they’re struggling to identify potential co-panelists. Please contact them well before the submission deadline\, to allow time for follow-up. \nSubmission Deadline \n\nSubmission Deadline: January 31\, 2025\nDates of Conference: June 17-18\, 2025\n\nContact Information \nPlease email lch@lawculturehumanities.com with any queries. \nClick here to submit a proposal. \nClick here to view the official conference website. \nLaw\, Culture\, and Humanities Graduate Student Workshop\, Georgetown University\, June 16\, 2025 \nThe annual Association for the Study of Law\, Culture\, and the Humanities Graduate Student Workshop will be held on Monday\, June 16\, 2025 (the day before the annual meeting begins). \nThe workshop is designed for graduate students who are undertaking research that cuts across law\, cultural studies\, literature\, philosophy\, legal studies\, anthropology\, political science\, and history\, among others. The workshop is designed to afford graduate students the opportunity to experience the LCH community in a smaller venue with more sustained contact with one another and some faculty. The workshop also provides graduate students with an opportunity to discuss their research projects in a small group setting in anticipation of such things as job talks and publication. \nApplications to the workshop should consist of a current curriculum vitae (2-3 page maximum)\, an abstract of a current project not exceeding 700 words that explicitly addresses how it relates to law\, culture and the humanities\, as well as a short (5 page maximum) text relating to that project. This “text” could be a case\, literary work\, a time-line\, a photo\, a sound or video file\, or some other relevant text. The text you choose should be something that helps you reflect on the subject of your work and your methods of analysis. Please use your judgment and best guess in deciding how audio\, visual\, or audio-visual materials “translate” into pages of text. \nWhile it is possible to participate in both the workshop and the LCH annual conference\, the two events are separate and require separate applications. Should workshop participants wish to present at the conference as well\, they will need to submit a proposal here (in addition to their workshop application). Should workshop participants wish to attend the conference but not present a paper\, they will need to register (once registration for the conference becomes available). \nApplicants whose workshop proposals are accepted will receive some support towards an extra night’s accommodation from LCH as well as some support (varying\, depending on distance traveled) towards the cost of transportation to the conference site. While those who participated in a previous workshop may re-apply and participate again\, should space and/or funds be limited\, we will prioritize new participants. Please email your applications to lch@lawculturehumanities.com by January 31\, 2025. \nClick here to view the official workshop website. URL:https://pil.law.harvard.edu/event/conference-law-culture-and-humanities-27th-annual-conference-georgetown-university-june-17-18-2025-call-for-papers-deadline-january-31-2025/ CATEGORIES:Applications,Call for papers,conferences and workshops,Due dates,Opportunities END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250615 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250628 DTSTAMP:20260406T161512 CREATED:20250329T003446Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250615T232131Z UID:10001758-1749945600-1751068799@pil.law.harvard.edu SUMMARY:2025 Hurst Summer Institute: Legal History\, University of Wisconsin Law School\, June 15-27\, 2025 DESCRIPTION:From the organizers: \nThe American Society for Legal History (ASLH) and the Institute for Legal Studies at the University of Wisconsin Law School are pleased to invite applications for the 13th biennial Hurst Summer Institute in Legal History. The two-week program features presentations by guest scholars\, discussions of core readings in legal history and analysis of the work of the participants in the Institute. The Hurst Institute is not primarily intended to provide time to write or work on a research project\, but instead to present your work and discuss the craft of writing legal history. \nFor application and summer program details\, see here. URL:https://pil.law.harvard.edu/event/2025-hurst-summer-institute-legal-history-university-of-wisconsin-law-school-june-15-27-2025/ CATEGORIES:Applications,Call for papers,conferences and workshops,courses,Due dates,Opportunities END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250613 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250614 DTSTAMP:20260406T161512 CREATED:20250424T150744Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250613T233535Z UID:10001763-1749772800-1749859199@pil.law.harvard.edu SUMMARY:Prize: Phanor J. Eder Prize in Comparative Law\, Younger Comparativists Committee\, June 13\, 2025 DESCRIPTION:Phanor J. Eder Prize in Comparative Law \nThe YCC will award the Phanor J. Eder Prize for the best paper submitted by a J.D.\, B.A.\, LL.B.\, or other student who has not yet completed their first law degree as of May 31\, 2025. The author(s) of the winning paper will receive a modest stipend to help defray the costs of attending the conference and presenting the paper there. \nThose wishing to participate for this prize should also submit their paper by June 13\, 2025 via an e-mail to ycc@ascl.org with the subject line: “Submission for Phanor J. Eder Prize”. The email should state each author’s name and law school contact information\, the title of the paper\, and a certification that each author satisfies the eligibility criteria set out above. The paper should be attached to this email in Microsoft Word or PDF format. Papers must be no more than 15\,000 words (excluding footnotes). Submissions should reflect original research that will not yet have been published by the time of the conference\, although it may have been accepted for publication. Applicants to the prize do not have to apply to the 2025 YCC conference to be considered. URL:https://pil.law.harvard.edu/event/prize-phanor-j-eder-prize-in-comparative-law-younger-comparativists-committee-june-13-2025/ CATEGORIES:Applications,Due dates,Opportunities,prizes and nominations END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250606 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250608 DTSTAMP:20260406T161512 CREATED:20250309T000656Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250606T232056Z UID:10001742-1749168000-1749340799@pil.law.harvard.edu SUMMARY:Call for Papers: “Towards a Global Ecological-Economic Legal Framework\,” ESIL IG\, Paris\, June 6-7\, 2025 DESCRIPTION:From the organizers: \nDear Colleagues\, \nI am pleased to share the Call for Papers for an European Society of International Law (ESIL)-supported event titled “Towards a Global Ecological-Economic Legal Framework\,” organized in collaboration among three interest groups: the ESIL IG on European and International Rule of Law\, the ESIL IG on International Environmental Law\, and the ESIL IG on International Economic Law. The event will take place at École Normale Supérieure – Paris Sciences et Lettres (ENS-PSL) on 6-7 June 2025. \nThe Call for Papers is open until 28 February 2025\, and you can find further details here. \nWe look forward to receiving your abstracts and to meeting you in Paris in June 2025. \nFor more details\, please see here. URL:https://pil.law.harvard.edu/event/call-for-papers-towards-a-global-ecological-economic-legal-framework-esil-ig-paris-june-6-7-2025/ CATEGORIES:Applications,Call for papers,conferences and workshops,Due dates,Opportunities END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250602 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250603 DTSTAMP:20260406T161512 CREATED:20250520T141335Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T232219Z UID:10001766-1748822400-1748908799@pil.law.harvard.edu SUMMARY:Arabic Intensive Program: SABLA 2025 Summer Arabic Intensive Program\, Sultan Qaboos Cultural Center\, Washington\, D.C.\, June 16 – July 17\, 2025 (Deadline June 2\, 2025) DESCRIPTION:From the organizers: \nDear Staff and Students\,\nWe are delighted to announce that applications are now open for the SABLA 2025 Summer Arabic Intensive Program\, hosted by the Sultan Qaboos Cultural Center (SQCC) in Washington\, D.C. \nAbout the Program: \nSABLA is a five-week intensive Arabic language and cultural immersion program designed for current undergraduate and graduate students\, as well as recent graduates. The program offers courses at three proficiency levels: Mid Beginner\, Mid Intermediate\, and Mid Advanced\, focusing on Modern Standard Arabic (MSA). Classes are conducted by experienced instructors using a proficiency-based approach that emphasizes listening\, speaking\, reading\, writing\, and grammar skills. \nProgram Details: \n*   Dates: June 16 – July 17\, 2025\n*   Schedule: Monday to Thursday\, 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.\n*   Location: Sultan Qaboos Cultural Center\, Washington\, D.C.\n*   Eligibility:\n*   Current college or university students and recent graduates will be considered\n*   Participants must be 19 years of age and up.\n*   Scholarship Coverage: Tuition and instructional materials\n*   Note: Participants are responsible for airfare to D.C.\, accommodation\, meals\, excursions\, and other personal expenses. SQCC does not provide housing; students must arrange their own accommodation.\nApplication Requirements:\n*   Completed online application form\n*   Resume\n*   Two essays:\n*   English essay (300–500 words) discussing how participation in SABLA will help achieve your future goals and how you plan to incorporate Arabic language study into your academic or career plans\n*   Arabic essay (approximately 175 words) introducing yourself to the program staff\, including your personal and professional interests and goals\n*   Two letters of recommendation\, including one from an Arabic instructor\n*   Unofficial transcripts \nCultural Enrichment: \nBeyond classroom instruction\, SABLA offers integrated cultural activities\, including: \n*   Weekly lectures on Arab history\, society\, and culture with a focus on Oman\n*   Movie screenings\n*   Visits to museums\, libraries\, and Middle Eastern restaurants in D.C.\n*   Guest lectures conducted in Arabic \nApplication Deadline: June 2\, 2025 \nFor more information and to apply\, please visit the official SABLA program page: https://www.sqcc.org/classes/sabla/ \nWe strongly encourage eligible students to apply and take advantage of this unique opportunity to enhance their Arabic language skills and immerse themselves in the rich cultural heritage of Oman. \nBest regards\,\nSultan Qaboos Cultural Center\nTel: 202-677-3967\nEmail : Arabic@sqcc.org URL:https://pil.law.harvard.edu/event/arabic-intensive-program-sabla-2025-summer-arabic-intensive-program-sultan-qaboos-cultural-center-washington-d-c-june-16-july-17-2025-deadline-june-2-2025/ CATEGORIES:Applications,courses,Due dates,Opportunities END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250522 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250526 DTSTAMP:20260406T161512 CREATED:20250226T081937Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250522T233601Z UID:10001740-1747872000-1748217599@pil.law.harvard.edu SUMMARY:LSA 2025 Annual Meeting: Chicago\, Illinois from May 22-25\, 2025 (Early registration: December 3\, 2024) DESCRIPTION:Registration for the LSA 2025 Annual Meeting  is now open!\n\nThe conference will take place in-person in Chicago\, Illinois from May 22-25\, 2025! The conference will be held at the Hyatt Regency Chicago. For the latest updates and more information about the meeting\, be sure to visit lawandsociety.org .\n\nFor more details\, see here. URL:https://pil.law.harvard.edu/event/lsa-2025-annual-meeting-chicago-illinois-from-may-22-25-2025-early-registration-december-3-2024/ CATEGORIES:Applications,conferences and workshops,Due dates,Opportunities END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250521 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250522 DTSTAMP:20260406T161512 CREATED:20250226T081936Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250521T235017Z UID:10001739-1747785600-1747871999@pil.law.harvard.edu SUMMARY:Workshop: Graduate Student & Early Career Workshop\, Law & Society Association\, May 21\, 2025 (Deadline: November 6\, 2024) DESCRIPTION:From the organizers: \nThe Law and Society Association (LSA) is pleased to announce the call for applications for the Graduate Student & Early Career Workshop. The workshop will convene on Wednesday\, May 21\, 2025\, immediately preceding the Law and Society Association Annual Meeting in Chicago\, Illinois\, USA.  \nApplications are due November 6th 2024. Successful applicants will be notified in early December\, 2024.  \nFor more information\, please see here. \n  URL:https://pil.law.harvard.edu/event/workshop-graduate-student-early-career-workshop-law-society-association-may-21-2025-deadline-november-6-2024/ CATEGORIES:Applications,Call for papers,conferences and workshops,Due dates,Opportunities END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250516 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250517 DTSTAMP:20260406T161512 CREATED:20250313T044902Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250520T141332Z UID:10001747-1747353600-1747439999@pil.law.harvard.edu SUMMARY:Prize: Doctoral Dissertation Prize\, The Alwaleed Bin Talal Islamic Studies Program\, May 16\, 2025 DESCRIPTION:Doctoral Dissertation Prize\n\nAward Amount: $3\,000\nEligibility: Open to Harvard doctoral students in all disciplines who complete their Ph.D. between June 2024 and May 2025. Faculty advisor nomination is required.\nSubmission Deadline: Friday\, May 16\, 2025\, at 5 PM (via CARAT).\nAward Announcement: Fall 2025.\n\nAll applications must be submitted through CARAT. For more details\, visit islamicstudies.harvard.edu/thesis-prize or contact islamicstudies@harvard.edu with any questions. URL:https://pil.law.harvard.edu/event/prize-doctoral-dissertation-prize-the-alwaleed-bin-talal-islamic-studies-program-may-16-2025/ CATEGORIES:Applications,Due dates,Harvard Events,Opportunities,prizes and nominations END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250505 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250507 DTSTAMP:20260406T161512 CREATED:20250205T001803Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250520T141331Z UID:10001725-1746403200-1746575999@pil.law.harvard.edu SUMMARY:Call for Papers: “Islamic and Jewish Law in the Modern Economy\,” Islamic and Jewish Legal Scholars Symposium\, May 5-6\, 2025 (Deadline: January 31\, 2025) DESCRIPTION:“Islamic and Jewish Law in the Modern Economy”\nIslamic and Jewish Legal Scholars Symposium\n\nMay 5 & 6\, 2025\n\nUniversity of Villanova School of Law\, Villanova\, Pennsylvania\n\nDeadline for Submission: January 31\, 2025\nDescription: The Islamic and Jewish Legal Scholars Symposium invites submission of paper\nabstracts for a workshop hosted at Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law\, May 5\n& 6\, 2025.\n\nThe symposium will explore the integration of pre-modern religious law and norms into the\nmodern financial economy. We anticipate that papers will explore the tools used by religious\ntraditions to construct their own commercial law in ways that both align with and diverge from\nmodern state law. Comparative inquiries between Islamic and Jewish law are encouraged\,\nalthough comparisons to other legal traditions and/or works related to one religious legal\ntradition are welcome. URL:https://pil.law.harvard.edu/event/call-for-papers-islamic-and-jewish-law-in-the-modern-economy-islamic-and-jewish-legal-scholars-symposium-may-5-6-2025-deadline-january-31-2025/ CATEGORIES:Applications,Blog,Due dates,Opportunities END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250505 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250507 DTSTAMP:20260406T161512 CREATED:20250205T001802Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250520T141331Z UID:10001724-1746403200-1746575999@pil.law.harvard.edu SUMMARY:Call for Papers: “ Islamic and Jewish Law in the Modern Economy\,” University of Villanova School of Law\, Villanova\, Pennsylvania\, May 5-6\, 2025 (Abstract submission deadline: January 31\, 2025) DESCRIPTION:From the organizers: \nCall for Papers (CFP): “ Islamic and Jewish Law in the Modern Economy” \nIslamic and Jewish Legal Scholars Symposium\, May 5 & 6\, 2025\, University of Villanova School of Law\, Villanova\, Pennsylvania \nDeadline for Submission: January 31\, 2025 \nDescription: The Islamic and Jewish Legal Scholars Symposium invites submission of paper abstracts for a workshop hosted at Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law\, May 5 & 6\, 2025. \nThe symposium will explore the integration of pre-modern religious law and norms into the modern financial economy. We anticipate that papers will explore the tools used by religious traditions to construct their own commercial law in ways that both align with and diverge from modern state law. Comparative inquiries between Islamic and Jewish law are encouraged\, although comparisons to other legal traditions and/or works related to one religious legal tradition are welcome. \nPapers are welcome from a variety of disciplinary and interdisciplinary approaches to legal studies\, including law\, sociology\, anthropology\, politics\, and history\, from scholars based in law schools and other academic departments. \nThis symposium is organized by the Islamic and Jewish Legal Scholars Symposium\, whose leadership includes Samy Ayoub (UT Austin)\, Michael Broyde (Emory University)\, Chaim Saiman (Villanova University)\, and Rabea Benhalim (University of Colorado). \nApplying: Paper abstracts of no more than 500 words should be sent to Chaim Saiman (saiman@law.villanova.edu) no later than Friday\, January 31\, 2025. Submissions are welcome from academics at all levels: tenured\, pre-tenure\, non-tenure track\, fellows\, visiting assistant professors\, adjunct professors\, graduate students\, etc. \nFunding: Meals and lodging will be provided for all attendees. Limited\, additional travel funds may also be available. URL:https://pil.law.harvard.edu/event/call-for-papers-islamic-and-jewish-law-in-the-modern-economy-university-of-villanova-school-of-law-villanova-pennsylvania-may-5-6-2025-abstract-submission-deadline-january-3/ CATEGORIES:Applications,Call for papers,conferences and workshops,Due dates,Opportunities END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250501 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250502 DTSTAMP:20260406T161512 CREATED:20250313T044901Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250501T233732Z UID:10001746-1746057600-1746143999@pil.law.harvard.edu SUMMARY:Workshop: Parchment\, Paper\, Inks\, and Gold\, The Alwaleed Islamic Studies Program and Harvard Art Museums\, May 1\, 2025 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm DESCRIPTION:A Workshop on Parchment\, Paper\, Inks\, and Gold \nThursday\, May 1\, 2025 | 10am-2pm | Art Study Center\, Harvard Art Museums\nPenley Knipe\, Philip and Lynn Straus Senior Conservator of Works of Art on Paper and Head of Paper Lab\, Harvard Art Museums\nDavid Roxburgh\, Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal Professor of Islamic Art History\, Harvard University \n\nThe workshop on May 1\, 2025\, will look at the materials and techniques of selected Qur’ans made between the 8th and 15th centuries in the collection of the Harvard Art Museums. We will look at the supports (paper and parchment)\, bindings (when applicable)\, inks\, gold\, and polychrome pigments (opaque watercolors) used to create these manuscripts. We will also discuss their development over time and throughout the regions of the Islamic lands. We have paired one reading to complete before the workshop\, Martin Levey’s “Mediaeval Arabic Bookmaking and its Relation to Early Chemistry and Pharmacology\,” which includes a translation of al-Mu’izz ibn Badis’s treatise “Book of the Staff of the Scribes and Implements of the Discerning” (Kitab ‘umdat al-kuttab wa ‘uddat dhawi al-albab) composed c. 1025 CE. \nThis first part of the workshop will take place in the Art Study Center for two hours\, 10:00am-12:00pm. Lunch will then be served. The final segment of the workshop\, 1:00-2:30pm\, will allow time for some of the participants to present a single leaf or single manuscript of their choosing to share with the cohort. This is not restricted to Qur’ans. Objects can be searched through the browse collections page of the Harvard Art Museums’ website. \nParticipation is by application and is limited to 15 graduate students. \nApplications will be accepted until March 31 and applicants will be notified whether they have been admitted by April 14. \nTo apply\, visit the link here. URL:https://pil.law.harvard.edu/event/workshop-parchment-paper-inks-and-gold-the-alwaleed-islamic-studies-program-and-harvard-art-museums-may-1-2025-1000-am-200-pm/ CATEGORIES:Applications,conferences and workshops,Due dates,Harvard Events,Opportunities END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250501 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250502 DTSTAMP:20260406T161512 CREATED:20250309T030419Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250501T233732Z UID:10001744-1746057600-1746143999@pil.law.harvard.edu SUMMARY:Grant: MESA Global Academy 2025 – 2026 Application\, May 1\, 2025 DESCRIPTION:From MESA: \nThe MESA Global Academy offers scholars of the Middle East from the MENA region who are currently displaced the chance to join the strongest network of Middle East Studies scholars in North America\, with professional development opportunities and a research grant. \nEligibility criteria for the fellowships are: 1) holding a PhD or equivalent in a field in the social sciences or humanities (graduate students will not be considered); 2) the primary institutional affiliation was in the MENA region prior to displacement; and 3) a publication record indicating scholarly productivity (in English\, French\, a native MENA language\, or principal research language of the field). \nThe deadline for applications is May 1\, 2025. \nFor more information and to apply\, click here. URL:https://pil.law.harvard.edu/event/grant-mesa-global-academy-2025-2026-application-may-1-2025/ CATEGORIES:Applications,Due dates,Grants,Opportunities END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250430 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250501 DTSTAMP:20260406T161512 CREATED:20250328T180504Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250430T235137Z UID:10001757-1745971200-1746057599@pil.law.harvard.edu SUMMARY:Call for Managing Editor: Program in Islamic Law\, 2025-2026 DESCRIPTION:Managing Editor\, Program in Islamic Law \nThe Program in Islamic Law (PIL) is seeking a Managing Editor to begin as early as June 2025 for a one-year term. The Managing Editor will be responsible for overseeing and coordinating the various publications-related operations at PIL\, including its Islamic Law Blog\, The Journal of Islamic Law (and its associated Forum)\, and the SHARIAsource Portal. This position reports directly to the Editor-in-Chief\, Professor Intisar Rabb\, and to the Executive Director. The Managing Editor works closely with PIL Research Fellows\, the Lab Coordinator\, the Program’s Software Engineer\, and other staff members and external authors or peer reviewers. \nKey responsibilities of the Managing Editor include\, but are not limited to: \n\ncoordinating with the Editor-in-Chief and Executive Director to ensure the smooth operation of all PIL publications-related functions;\nworking with the Journal of Islamic Law editor(s)—which may include a volume editor\, student editor\, tech editor for online formatting\, and copyeditor for typesetting—to assist in publishing its annual volume\, including providing substantive contributions such as reading and copyediting draft submissions;\nmanaging the Islamic Law Blog\, which includes coordinating with the Guest Blog Editor\, with Research Fellows\, and with outside authors to ensure the timely publication of guest blog essays\, editing and copyediting these submissions\, and curating and publishing weekly news and scholarship roundups plus other essays as PIL may deem necessary;\ncoordinating with the Editor-in-Chief and PIL staff to organize the annual Islamic Law Blog Roundtable\, including editing and copyediting submissions for the Roundtable;\nconducting outreach for PIL\, including by liaising with potential authors for the HUP Islamic Law series and for other PIL publications\, including the Blog and the Journal;\npromoting PIL and its activities through presentations and other events\, as needed; and\ncollaborating with the outgoing Managing Editor to ensure a seamless transition and continuity in operations.\n\nStrong candidates will possess a stellar editing record\, familiarity with multiple citations styles (including Chicago and Bluebook)\, experiencing serving on a journal as student or a degree in law (JD preferred) and/or an advanced degree in Islamic\, Middle Eastern\, or related studies. The application deadline is April 30\, 2025. All submissions must be made via Formstack using the submission link here. The application should include: \n\na resume; and\na statement of interest (maximum 500 words)\, highlighting your interest and relevant experience in either or both Islamic law and editing and managerial responsibilities.\n\nSalary will be commensurate with experience. Remote or hybrid work may be possible in some circumstances. This position is a 14-hour temporary\, non-benefits-eligible position. \nFor any questions\, please contact ctecimer@law.harvard.edu. \n  URL:https://pil.law.harvard.edu/event/call-for-managing-editor-program-in-islamic-law-2025-2026/ CATEGORIES:Applications,Due dates,Fellowships,Harvard Events,Opportunities END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250430 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250501 DTSTAMP:20260406T161512 CREATED:20250226T081936Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250430T235136Z UID:10001738-1745971200-1746057599@pil.law.harvard.edu SUMMARY:Call for Papers: Symposium on Legal Education in the Age of Generative Artificial Intelligence\, Royal Holloway University of London\, April 30\, 2025 DESCRIPTION:Call for Papers – Symposium on Legal Education in the Age of Generative Artificial Intelligence \nSchool of Law and Social Science\, Royal Holloway\, University of London \nDate: 30 April 2025 \nLocation: Royal Holloway\, University of London \nAbout the Symposium \nThe Symposium aims to explore the transformative impact of AI-powered tools on legal education. As legal academia and practice increasingly integrate AI-driven models such as ChatGPT\, DeepSeek\, NotebookLM\, Gemini\, Co-Pilot\, and Claude\, it is crucial to critically examine their implications for pedagogy\, legal reasoning\, and professional training. This interdisciplinary symposium will bring together scholars\, researchers\, educators\, legal practitioners\, and students from law\, computer science\, data science\, and related disciplines. The event will serve as a platform for knowledge exchange\, collaborative discussions\, and scholarly networking to advance research on AI’s role in shaping the future of legal education. \nThemes and Topics \nWe invite paper submissions that explore\, but are not limited to\, the following themes: \n• GenAI in Legal Education: How AI enhances legal research\, writing\, and analysis. \n• Pedagogical Impacts: The role of AI in fostering critical thinking and improving academic outcomes. \n• Evaluation and Benchmarking: Developing assessment frameworks for AI-generated legal responses\, including accuracy\, explainability\, and reliability. \n• Regulating AI in Legal Practice: The future role of AI tools in legal research\, case preparation\, and courtroom advocacy. \n• Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration: Integrating insights from law\, technology\, and education to develop responsible AI policies for legal academia. \nSubmission Guidelines \nWe welcome abstracts (250-300 words) for papers that contribute to the discourse on AI-driven legal education. Submissions should outline: \n• Research objectives and methodology \n• Key findings or expected contributions \n• Relevance to the symposium themes \nDeadline for Abstract Submissions: March 15\, 2025 \nNotification of Acceptance: April 15\, 2025 \nContact: Zubair.abbasi@rhul.ac.uk URL:https://pil.law.harvard.edu/event/call-for-papers-symposium-on-legal-education-in-the-age-of-generative-artificial-intelligence-royal-holloway-university-of-london-april-30-2025/ CATEGORIES:Applications,Call for papers,conferences and workshops,digital humanities,Due dates,Opportunities,tech END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250424 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250425 DTSTAMP:20260406T161512 CREATED:20250219T000240Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250424T233549Z UID:10001733-1745452800-1745539199@pil.law.harvard.edu SUMMARY:Symposium: 12th Annual Graduate Symposium\, hosted by the McGill Institute of Islamic Studies Student Council (MIISSC)\, Montreal\, April 24\, 2025 DESCRIPTION:This year’s theme\, “Gender\, Knowledge\, and Borders”\, seeks to foster interdisciplinary dialogue and invites bold\, innovative inquiries into how these elements intersect across diverse contexts. We encourage graduate students from various disciplines and regions to participate and contribute to this vibrant exchange of ideas. \nThe new deadline for abstract submissions is February 17\, 2025. \nFor more details\, see here. URL:https://pil.law.harvard.edu/event/symposium-12th-annual-graduate-symposium-hosted-by-the-mcgill-institute-of-islamic-studies-student-council-miissc-montreal-april-24-2025/ CATEGORIES:Applications,Call for papers,conferences and workshops,Due dates,Opportunities END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250415 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250416 DTSTAMP:20260406T161512 CREATED:20250219T000239Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250415T233531Z UID:10001731-1744675200-1744761599@pil.law.harvard.edu SUMMARY:Call for Submissions: Journal of Legal Research & Analysis\, volume 3\, issue 1\, April 15\, 2025 DESCRIPTION:From the journal editors: \nCall for submissions for Volume 3 Issue 1 by Legal Research & Analysis \nAbout the Journal \nLegal Research & Analysis (DOI Prefix: 10.69971; ISSN: 3007-6455 (Online)\, 3007-6447 (Print) publishes research papers\, review papers\, case comments and books reviews related to all aspects of laws including but not limited to legal issues\, legal systems\, and the legal profession. Legal Research & Analysis is a multidimensional legal research journal\, seeking scholarly work on any topic of theoretical\, interdisciplinary\, comparative\, and other conceptually oriented inquiries into law and law reforms. Legal Research & Analysis particularly publishes articles that study law from such perspectives as legal philosophy\, law and economics\, legal history\, criminology\, law and literature\, and feminist analysis. Legal Research & Analysis is a refereed journal\, and all published articles are peer-reviewed. \nWho can Submit? \nAcademicians/practitioners. \nThemes \nAll studies having law as a major component. \nSubmission Guidelines \n\nSubmission Categories: Research papers/reviews/case comments/book reviews\nSubmission Guidelines: The sequence of manuscripts follows: Title; Abstract; Keywords; Introduction; Method (for original research articles); Main Heading Analysis; Conclusion; and References. The referencing style is the APA Style.\nTitle: The title of the articles is written with Calibri Light Bold (16 pt) and preferably not more than 20 words. Author(s) name\, affiliations\, and corresponding author e-mail.\nAbstract: The abstract should be clear\, concise\, and descriptive. This abstract should provide a brief introduction to the problem\, and objective of the paper\, followed by a statement regarding the method and a summary of results. Font with Calibri Light (11 pt) and preferably not more than 200 words.\nKeywords: Keywords arranged by alphabetically and should have at least two keywords and a maximum of five keywords separated by a semicolon (;).\nIntroduction: The introduction should be clear and provide the issue to be discussed in the manuscript. At the end of the paragraph\, the author/s should end with a comment on the significance concerning the identification of the issue and the objective of the research.\nMethod: The method is written in descriptive. This method is optional\, only for original research articles.\nAnalysis and Discussion: This section is the most important section of your article. Contains the results of the object of study and should be clear and concise.\nConclusion: The conclusion contains a description that should answer the objectives of the research. Do not repeat the Abstract or simply describe the results of the research. Give a clear explanation regarding the possible application and/or suggestions related to the research findings.\nReferences: For submissions\, Legal Research & Analysis (LRA) uses the APA Style in the References at the end of the manuscript. Cite only items that you have read and written in footnotes. Please use Reference Manager Applications like EndNote\, Mendeley\, Zotero\, etc. Use other published articles in the same journal as models. All publications cited in the text should be included in the References section and arranged alphabetically.\n\nGuideline for Online Submission \n\nThe author should fill the form as detailed as possible where the star-marked form must be entered. After all form textbox was filled\, the Author clicked on the “Register” button to proceed with the registration. Therefore\, the Author is brought to the online author submission interface where the Author should click on “New Submission”. In the Start a New Submission section\, click on “’ Click Here’: to go to step one of the five-step submission process”. The following are five steps in the online submission process:\nStep 1 – Starting the Submission: Select the appropriate section of the journal\, i.e. Original Research Articles or Review Articles. Thus\, the author must check on the submission checklists.\nStep 2 – Uploading the Submission: To upload a manuscript to this journal\, click Browse on the Upload submission file item and choose the manuscript document file to be submitted\, then click the Upload button.\nStep 3 – Entering Submission’s Metadata: In this step\, detailed author metadata should be entered including the marked corresponding author. After that\, the manuscript title and abstract must be uploaded by copying the text and paste in the textbox including keywords.\nStep 4 – Uploading Supplementary Files: Supplementary files should be uploaded including Covering/Submission Letter\, the proofread evidence\, and the Signed Copyright Transfer Agreement Form. Therefore\, click on the Browse button\, choose the files\, and then click on the Upload button.\nStep 5 – Confirming the Submission: The author should final check the uploaded manuscript documents in this step. To submit the manuscript to the LRA journal\, click the Finish Submission button after the document is true. The corresponding author or the principal contact will receive an acknowledgement by email and will be able to view the submission’s progress through the editorial process by logging in to the journal web address site. After this submission\, Authors who submit the manuscript will get a confirmation email about the submission. Therefore\, Authors are able to track their submission status at any time by logging in to the online submission interface. The submission tracking includes the status of the manuscript review and editorial process.\n\nHow to Submit? \nSubmit through the link given below this post. \nImportant Dates \nApril 15\, 2025\, is the deadline for paper submission for the Volume 3 Issue 1 \nContact Information \nFor any queries\, please contact at ahirzia@gmail.com \n  URL:https://pil.law.harvard.edu/event/call-for-submissions-journal-of-legal-research-analysis-volume-3-issue-1-april-15-2025/ CATEGORIES:Applications,Call for papers,Due dates,Opportunities END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250415 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250416 DTSTAMP:20260406T161512 CREATED:20250115T002028Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250415T233531Z UID:10001713-1744675200-1744761599@pil.law.harvard.edu SUMMARY:Position opening: Adjunct for Two Middle East History Courses at Bard College\, Spring 2025 DESCRIPTION:Bard College is seeking an ABD or recent PhD to teach two core courses in Middle Eastern History during the Spring 2025 semester. The college has a robust Middle Eastern Studies Program with many students taking Arabic who are keen to take foundational courses in Middle Eastern History. \nBard is a competitive liberal arts college in the Hudson Valley a short (1.5 hour) train ride north of New York city and a three-hour drive from Boston. The college will pay a competitive salary for these courses and will also provide travel expenses to and from Bard during the course of the term. \nIf you are interested\, please contact the director of Bard’s Historical Studies Program\, Robert Culp (culp@bard.edu). He is happy to answer any questions about the position. URL:https://pil.law.harvard.edu/event/position-opening-adjunct-for-two-middle-east-history-courses-at-bard-college-spring-2025/ CATEGORIES:Applications,Due dates,Opportunities END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250411 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250412 DTSTAMP:20260406T161512 CREATED:20250313T044859Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250411T234922Z UID:10001745-1744329600-1744415999@pil.law.harvard.edu SUMMARY:Prize: Undergraduate Thesis Prize\, The Alwaleed Bin Talal Islamic Studies Program\, April 11\, 2025 DESCRIPTION:The Alwaleed Bin Talal Islamic Studies Program is now accepting submissions for the 2025 Thesis Prizes. These prizes recognize outstanding undergraduate and doctoral research contributions to Islamic Studies\, rewarding students whose work advances scholarly discourse on Islam and Muslim societies\, past and present. Submissions will be evaluated based on research quality\, originality of topic\, clarity of expression\, and strength of argument. \nUndergraduate Thesis Prize\n\nAward Amount: $2\,000\nEligibility: Open to Harvard College students from the Class of 2025\, across all academic disciplines. Students may self-nominate\, but faculty advisor nominations are encouraged. Letters of nomination should be sent to islamicstudies@harvard.edu.\nSubmission Deadline: Friday\, April 11\, 2025\, at 5 PM (via CARAT).\nAward Announcement: By May 16\, 2025. URL:https://pil.law.harvard.edu/event/prize-undergraduate-thesis-prize-the-alwaleed-bin-talal-islamic-studies-program-april-11-2025/ CATEGORIES:Applications,Due dates,Harvard Events,Opportunities,prizes and nominations END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250406 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250407 DTSTAMP:20260406T161512 CREATED:20250401T015225Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250406T234915Z UID:10001759-1743897600-1743983999@pil.law.harvard.edu SUMMARY:Workshop: Workshop on Libraries\, Manuscripts\, Readers and Patrons in the Late Medieval and Early Modern Islamicate World\, The Alwaleed Bin Talal Islamic Studies Program and Houghton Library\, May 5-7\, 2025 DESCRIPTION:The Alwaleed Bin Talal Islamic Studies Program and Houghton Library present: \n\nWorkshop on Libraries\, Manuscripts\, Readers\, and Patrons in the Late Medieval and Early Modern Islamicate World\nMay 5-7\, 2025 | 9am-12pm | Houghton Library\nHimmet Taskomur\, Senior Preceptor in Ottoman and Modern Turkish\n\n\nThis paleography workshop examines Islamic manuscripts in Arabic\, Persian\, and Ottoman Turkish from the late medieval and early modern periods. We will work on selected manuscripts from the Houghton Library at Harvard during the workshop and digital copies from various Islamic manuscripts. We will read short excerpts from the manuscripts in various scripts\, naskh\, taʾlīq\, and nastalīq. The students will emerge learning basic paleographical skills relevant to the manuscripts. Additionally\, during the workshops\, the students will have the opportunity to examine the material aspects of the manuscripts\, such as bookmaking\, bindings and tadhhībs\, and other metatextual markings on the manuscripts (medallions of royal scriptoria\, ownership records\, copy dates\, seals\, and notes of the librarians that allows the researcher to situate the books in the larger intellectual contexts. We will look at diverse types of manuscripts in the forms of majmūʾah\, risālah\, and fawāʾid collections. \nA few selected readings in English will be provided to be read before the workshop. \nThe workshop is open to graduate students preparing for the research at the manuscript libraries. \nParticipation is by application and is limited to 15 graduate students. \nApplications will be accepted until April 6\, and applicants will be notified whether they have been admitted by April 14. \nFor application details\, see here. URL:https://pil.law.harvard.edu/event/workshop-workshop-on-libraries-manuscripts-readers-and-patrons-in-the-late-medieval-and-early-modern-islamicate-world-the-alwaleed-bin-talal-islamic-studies-program-and-houghton-library-may-5-7/ CATEGORIES:Applications,conferences and workshops,Due dates,Harvard Events,Opportunities END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250331 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250401 DTSTAMP:20260406T161512 CREATED:20250319T030407Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250331T234927Z UID:10001751-1743379200-1743465599@pil.law.harvard.edu SUMMARY:Postdoctoral Research Assistant: “(De)Colonizing Sharia?” Max-Weber-Kolleg\, University of Erfurt DESCRIPTION:Postdoc Research Assistant (f/m/x) \nPay category E 13 TV-L (75 %) \nThis is a postdoctoral research position at 0.75 FTE at the grade of E13 according to the German academic pay scale\, with full state insurance and pension benefits. Please note that the position requires being present at the Max Weber Centre for Advanced Cultural and Social Studies in Germany\, though the researcher will make periodic trips abroad for fieldwork. \nArea of Responsibility \n• independent academic research and publication (as part of a postdoctoral project) in the field of: Research on Islamic law in the colonial period\, region: Middle East and North Africa \n• academic services within the framework of the project \n• active participation in the interdisciplinary research programme \nWhat we expect \n• specially qualified\, completed academic degree (Master’s or equivalent) in Arabic/Islamic Studies or a comparable subject and PhD or equivalent in Arabic/Islamic Studies or a comparable subject \n• Research focus in modern Islamic law or in the areas of law/politics/(post)colonialism \n• Desirable: Knowledge of pre-modern law/colonial law \n• very good knowledge of Arabic\, English\, if possible Persian/Turkish/Ottoman and\, if possible\, German \nWhat we offer \nThe University of Erfurt promotes the compatibility of career and family/private life and supports flexible working hours. For academic staff\, it offers a wide range of further training opportunities as well as coaching and mentoring as part of academic staff development (www.uni-erfurt.de/go/akademische-pke). In addition\, there are a number of health and prevention offers as part of the company health management programme. \nApplications are due on March 31st. URL:https://pil.law.harvard.edu/event/postdoctoral-research-assistant-decolonizing-sharia-max-weber-kolleg-university-of-erfurt/ CATEGORIES:Applications,Due dates,Fellowships,Opportunities END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250326 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250327 DTSTAMP:20260406T161512 CREATED:20250219T000239Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250326T235132Z UID:10001730-1742947200-1743033599@pil.law.harvard.edu SUMMARY:Postdoctoral Fellowship: Europe in the Middle East – The Middle East in Europe (EUME)\, Berlin\, March 26\, 2025 DESCRIPTION:From the organizers: \nEUME Call for Applications \nUp to 3 Postdoctoral Fellowships for the academic year 2025/2026 \nDear Colleagues\, \nWe are pleased to invite applications for up to 3 Postdoctoral Fellowships for the academic year 2025/2026 for the research program EUROPE IN THE MIDDLE EAST-THE MIDDLE EAST IN EUROPE (EUME) in Berlin. The deadline for applications is 26 March\, 2025. \nPlease find the Call for Applications via the following link: \nhttps://www.eume-berlin.de/news-presse/aktuelles/news-detail/call-for-applications-eume-fellowships-2025-2026 \nThe fellowships are addressed to scholars who are interested in the methodological perspective of dealing with regions or cultures not as closed entities or polarities\, but by looking at processes of transfer\, exchange and interaction in the sense of entangled or shared histories and cultures. \nAs the number of fellowships we are able to offer is limited\, we invite interested scholars also to apply with their own funding or contact us with the inquiry for support in finding third party funding. If this may be an option\, please contact us via eume@trafo-berlin.de anytime. \nEUROPE IN THE MIDDLE EAST-THE MIDDLE EAST IN EUROPE (EUME) has been initiated in 2006 as a joint research program of the Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities\, the Fritz Thyssen Foundation and the Wissenschaftskolleg zu Berlin. It builds upon the previous work of the Working Group Modernity and Islam (1996-2006). Since 2011\, EUME is continued as a program at the Forum Transregionale Studien. For more information on EUME\, please visit our website and our EUME Facebook page.\nLink: https://www.eume-berlin.de/news-presse/aktuelles/news-detail/call-for-applications-eume-fellowships-2025-2026\nContact:  eume_application@trafo-berlin.de. \n•         To apply\, please submit your current C.V. and a short abstract (300 words max.) of your work to https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdZNG81dka9TCqki3wnlE512A0N5vE10au6Y1qqICqT2Okjsg/viewform?pli=1. \n•         The deadline for abstract submissions is January 3\, 2025. \n•         Selected participants will be notified via email by January 20\, 2025\, and asked to submit a chapter\, prospectus\, or article draft for review by January 31\, 2025. URL:https://pil.law.harvard.edu/event/writing-workshop-the-american-institute-for-maghrib-studies-graduate-student-writing-workshop-february-27-28-2025-application-deadline-january-3-2025/ CATEGORIES:Applications,conferences and workshops,Due dates,Opportunities END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250221 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250222 DTSTAMP:20260406T161512 CREATED:20250219T000237Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250219T080930Z UID:10001726-1740096000-1740182399@pil.law.harvard.edu SUMMARY:Fellowship: Pforzheimer Fellowships\, Harvard University\, February 21\, 2025 DESCRIPTION:“Harvard Library’s Pforzheimer Fellowships provide an opportunity for Harvard graduate students to learn about library careers\, advance their own research skills\, and get to know the library from the inside. Students choose from a list of library projects and submit an application. ​​Fellowships are awarded every winter/spring and run during the summer. \nFellows are awarded up to $6\,000 to complete a library project under the guidance and mentorship of a librarian or archivist.” \nThe deadline for applications is February 21\, 2025.  For more details\, please visit here. URL:https://pil.law.harvard.edu/event/fellowship-pforzheimer-fellowships-harvard-university-february-21-2025/ CATEGORIES:Applications,Due dates,Fellowships,Grants,Harvard Events,Opportunities END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250214 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250215 DTSTAMP:20260406T161512 CREATED:20241116T000634Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250212T175143Z UID:10001705-1739491200-1739577599@pil.law.harvard.edu SUMMARY:The Weatherhead Scholars Program: Practitioner Fellows\, February 14\, 2025 DESCRIPTION:From the Weatherhead Center: \nPractitioner Fellows\nMid-career or senior diplomats\, journalists\, civil servants\, businesspeople\, and other professionals may apply as individuals or be nominated by their sponsoring institution. Interested individuals are welcome to contact the director of the Weatherhead Scholars Program to discuss candidacy and application process. The application for individual practitioner fellows for 2025–2026 is available via Harvard’s ARIeS online system. Rolling deadline for 2025-26 until February 14\, 2025. \n*** \nFor more information\, please see here. URL:https://pil.law.harvard.edu/event/the-weatherhead-scholars-program-practitioner-fellows-february-14-2025/ CATEGORIES:Applications,Due dates,Harvard Events,Opportunities END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR