Call for Proposals: Elements Series on Law and Religion, The Center for the Study of Law and Religion, October 31, 2024

From the organizers: The Center for the Study of Law and Religion is accepting book proposals for a new “Elements Series on Law and Religion” currently under discussion with Cambridge University Press. We are particularly interested in receiving proposals related to Islamic Law.  Cambridge has already embarked on several such Elements Series on different themes, described here.

The Weatherhead Scholars Program: Visiting Scholars & Postdoctoral Fellows, November 1, 2024

From the Weatherhead Center: Visiting Scholars The Weatherhead Center for International Affairs accepts six to ten visiting faculty members each academic year through the Weatherhead Scholars Program. Visiting faculty must hold tenured or tenure-track positions at another institution, from which they will be on leave during the time that they are at Harvard. The application

Scholarship: Rare Book School Scholarships, November 1, 2024

The Rare Book School is awarding a number of scholarships.  “There are several types of scholarships awarded by RBS each fall, all of which are conducted through a single application process. Applications for the next cycle of RBS-awarded scholarships will open in Fall 2024. Scholarships are awarded without reference to admission to any particular course.

Fellowship: The Andrew W. Mellon Society of Fellows in Critical Bibliography Junior Fellows Program, Rare Book School, November 1, 2024

“Each year, ten Junior Fellows will be selected to join the Andrew W. Mellon Society of Fellows in Critical Bibliography (SoFCB) through an open application process. After completing two years in good standing as Junior Fellows, participants will have the option to become Senior Fellows.” For more details on this year’s application logistics and eligibility requirements,

Workshop: “Sites of Encounter in the Muslim World: Cairo & Delhi,” UCLA Center for Near Eastern Studies, November 7, 2024

“When: Thursday, November 7, 2024 / 9:30 AM – 2:30 PM (Pacific Time) This program, organized by UCLA History-Geography Project, and co-sponsored by the UCLA Islamic Studies Program and the UCLA Center for Near Eastern Studies, will help educators in applying the California History-Social Science Framework approach to 7th grade world history, centering Cairo and

Position opening: University assistant predoctoral researcher, University of Vienna, November 14, 2024

From the University of Vienna: University assistant predoctoral  45 Faculty of Philological and Cultural Studies Job vacancy starting: 01/01/2025  | Working hours:  30,00  | Classification CBA: Limited contract until: 12/31/2028 Job ID: 3004 Explore and teach at the University of Vienna, where more than 7,500 academics thrive on curiosity in continuous exploration and help us better understand our world.

Position opening: Associate/Full Professor – Islamic/Middle Eastern Studies, UMass Amherst, November 15, 2024

Associate/Full Professor – Islamic/Middle Eastern Studies Job no: 525355 Work type: Faculty Full Time Location: UMass Amherst Department: Judaic & Near Eastern Studies Union: MSP Categories: Faculty, College of Humanities & Fine Arts About UMass Amherst UMass Amherst, the Commonwealth’s flagship campus, is a nationally ranked public research university offering a full range of undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees. The University

Conference: The Islamicate Digital Humanities Network (IDHN) Conference, November 21, 2024 (Deadline for abstract submissions: October 27, 2024)

From the organizers: Upcoming: 11th IDHN Conference on Thursday, November 21, 2024 If you wish to participate in the conference, please send an email to [email protected] with a preliminary title, abstract (150-300 words), and your academic affiliation by Sunday, October 27, 2024. General info: The IDH Network holds a spring conference in April/May, a fall conference in October/November