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SUMMARY:Call for Papers: The Institutional Embedding of Shiʿi Imams: Kinship\, Caliphs\, Courts and Companions (700-900)\, University of Leiden\, June 20\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:From the Organizers: \nCall for Papers: The Institutional Embedding of Shiʿi Imams:\nKinship\, Caliphs\, Courts and Companions (700-900)\nUniversity of Leiden\, 13th-15th January 2027 \nThis conference seeks to illuminate the embedding of imams (and uncanonised candidates for imamate) as actors within their social\, institutional and historical context before the canonization of an unbroken line of Twelve imams (260/874). \nIt will consist of a conference with traditional presentations\, combined with a more workshop-style discussion of sources and approaches aimed at generating solid conversations about the state of the field. \nThe Imami imams are familiar as scholars and sources of knowledge\, but they were\, crucially\, also elite members of the Islamic empire and as such occupied a pre-eminent place within society\, serving as landowners\, powerbrokers and community leaders. They also married into the other major families including the dynastic families of the Umayyad and Abbasids. Many of their followers occupied eminent positions within the polities of their day\, while a number of imams (Jaʿfar al-Ṣādiq\, in primis) serve as transmitters of religious knowledge for non-Shiʿi communities. They were\, thus\, embedded within early Islamic society and played a role in its formation. \nA core assumption of this conference will be that the institutions of the Imami Shiʿi imamate came into being in historical time at some point after the death of the Prophet Muhammad\, but that it is not clear exactly when or how this occurred: key questions\, then\, will be to interrogate potential methodologies for tracing different aspects of when and how a distinctive Imami imamate emerged. The conference will not accept papers that are purely doctrinal or intellectual history\, without a large component of social or institutional contextualisation. \nThe organisers welcome papers addressing the following themes for the period 700-900 CE: \n\nImami vs Caliphal authority: in what sense were the imams\, imams?\nThe household of the imam\nAccess to the imams\nSocio-political studies of the lives of individual imams\nThe development or role of the “Shi’i” community in specific regions/cities (e.g.\, Qom\, Kufa\, Medina\, Baghdad)\nInheritance and bequesting practices\nInstruments of succession – waṣiyya\, naṣṣ vs bayʿa \nEstates and property\nKinship ties between the imams and other Arabian elites\nThe role of companions of imams in the caliphal court\nNetworks of companions (geographical and social)\nImams at the caliphal court (politics\, imprisonment etc.)\nMethodologies and sources for writing Shiʿi social and institutional history\nComparisons between the social and institutional positioning\, and followers of different candidates and conceptions of imamate: such as Zayd b. ʿAlī\, ʿAbd Allāh al-Afṭaḥ\, Abū Ḥanīfa\, or the caliph al-Manṣūr\nFailed imams\nAlqāb as indicators of claims to authority\nInscriptions and papyri as sources for the early Shiʿa\n\nPresentations will be 45 minutes long and the organisers are open to allowing presenters to choose how they wish to use their time\, whether as a traditional presentation (30 minutes talk + 15 minutes Q&A)\, by pre-circulating primary sources you wish to discuss or other suitable arrangements.  The organisers intend to publish contributions from the conference as either an edited volume/special issue and will be in touch with further details and timeline once the speakers have been determined. \nPlease send abstracts to e.p.hayes@hum.leidenuniv.nl and l.f.pecorini.goodall@hum.leidenuniv.nl.  Abstracts of no more than 300 words. Deadline: Monday\, 20th of June 
URL:https://pil.law.harvard.edu/event/call-for-papers-the-institutional-embedding-of-shi%ca%bfi-imams-kinship-caliphs-courts-and-companions-700-900-university-of-leiden-june-20-2026/
CATEGORIES:Call for papers,Due dates,Opportunities
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260620
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260621
DTSTAMP:20260610T175425
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SUMMARY:Conference: The Institutional Embedding of Shiʿi Imams: Kinship\, Caliphs\, Courts and Companions (700-900)\, University of Leiden\, January 13–15\, 2027
DESCRIPTION:From the Organizers: \nThe Institutional Embedding of Shiʿi Imams:\nKinship\, Caliphs\, Courts and Companions (700-900)\nUniversity of Leiden\, 13th-15th January 2027 \nThis conference seeks to illuminate the embedding of imams (and uncanonised candidates for imamate) as actors within their social\, institutional and historical context before the canonization of an unbroken line of Twelve imams (260/874). \nIt will consist of a conference with traditional presentations\, combined with a more workshop-style discussion of sources and approaches aimed at generating solid conversations about the state of the field. \nThe Imami imams are familiar as scholars and sources of knowledge\, but they were\, crucially\, also elite members of the Islamic empire and as such occupied a pre-eminent place within society\, serving as landowners\, powerbrokers and community leaders. They also married into the other major families including the dynastic families of the Umayyad and Abbasids. Many of their followers occupied eminent positions within the polities of their day\, while a number of imams (Jaʿfar al-Ṣādiq\, in primis) serve as transmitters of religious knowledge for non-Shiʿi communities. They were\, thus\, embedded within early Islamic society and played a role in its formation. \nA core assumption of this conference will be that the institutions of the Imami Shiʿi imamate came into being in historical time at some point after the death of the Prophet Muhammad\, but that it is not clear exactly when or how this occurred: key questions\, then\, will be to interrogate potential methodologies for tracing different aspects of when and how a distinctive Imami imamate emerged. The conference will not accept papers that are purely doctrinal or intellectual history\, without a large component of social or institutional contextualisation. \nThe organisers welcome papers addressing the following themes for the period 700-900 CE: \n\nImami vs Caliphal authority: in what sense were the imams\, imams?\nThe household of the imam\nAccess to the imams\nSocio-political studies of the lives of individual imams\nThe development or role of the “Shi’i” community in specific regions/cities (e.g.\, Qom\, Kufa\, Medina\, Baghdad)\nInheritance and bequesting practices\nInstruments of succession – waṣiyya\, naṣṣ vs bayʿa \nEstates and property\nKinship ties between the imams and other Arabian elites\nThe role of companions of imams in the caliphal court\nNetworks of companions (geographical and social)\nImams at the caliphal court (politics\, imprisonment etc.)\nMethodologies and sources for writing Shiʿi social and institutional history\nComparisons between the social and institutional positioning\, and followers of different candidates and conceptions of imamate: such as Zayd b. ʿAlī\, ʿAbd Allāh al-Afṭaḥ\, Abū Ḥanīfa\, or the caliph al-Manṣūr\nFailed imams\nAlqāb as indicators of claims to authority\nInscriptions and papyri as sources for the early Shiʿa\n\nPresentations will be 45 minutes long and the organisers are open to allowing presenters to choose how they wish to use their time\, whether as a traditional presentation (30 minutes talk + 15 minutes Q&A)\, by pre-circulating primary sources you wish to discuss or other suitable arrangements.  The organisers intend to publish contributions from the conference as either an edited volume/special issue and will be in touch with further details and timeline once the speakers have been determined. \nPlease send abstracts to e.p.hayes@hum.leidenuniv.nl and l.f.pecorini.goodall@hum.leidenuniv.nl.  Abstracts of no more than 300 words. Deadline: Monday\, 20th of June 
URL:https://pil.law.harvard.edu/event/conference-the-institutional-embedding-of-shi%ca%bfi-imams-kinship-caliphs-courts-and-companions-700-900-university-of-leiden-january-13-15-2027/
CATEGORIES:Call for papers,Due dates,Opportunities
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260701
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260702
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SUMMARY:Position Opening: Visiting Assistant Professor of Medieval Middle East\, Colby College\, July 1\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:The Department of History at Colby College invites applications for a three-year Visiting Assistant Professor of Middle East/Islamic history beginning July 1\, 2026. \nThe annual teaching load is 4.5 courses\, including a course on the history of Islam\, as well as HI376 Doing History\, a general methods course as part of a rotation. Although the position is for a scholar of medieval Islam\, or of the medieval or early modern Middle East or Ottoman Empire\, an interest in offering courses which speak to the present would be welcomed. We are particularly interested in candidates who bring to the classroom experiences\, identities\, ideas\, and ways of engaging that resonate with the increasingly diverse student body at Colby. We seek candidates who are innovative and inclusive teacher-scholars\, who may be willing to make use of resources such as the Colby Museum of Art\, Special Collections\, or the Mule Works Innovation Lab. The Colby History Department is committed to professional development andthe future advancement of all its members. \nQualifications\nA PhD is preferred\, but not required\, by the start of the appointment. \nApplication Instructions\nPlease submit a cover letter\, curriculum vitae\, a statement of teaching philosophy\, a statement of research interests\, and three confidential letters of recommendation. The statement of teaching philosophy and the statement of research interests should demonstrate a commitment to inclusive teaching. Review of applications will begin on October 17\, 2025\, and will continue until the position is filled. \nEqual Employment Opportunity Statement\nColby is a private\, coeducational liberal arts college that admits students and makes personnel decisions on the basis of the individual’s qualifications to contribute to Colby’s educational objectives and institutional needs. The principle of not discriminating on the basis of race\, color\, age\, sex\, sexual orientation\, gender identity or expression\, religion\, caste\, national or ethnic origin\, marital status\, genetic information\, political beliefs\, veteran or military status\, parental status\, pregnancy\, childbirth or related medical conditions\, physical or mental disability unrelated to the job or course of study requirements is consistent with the mission of a liberal arts college and the law.
URL:https://pil.law.harvard.edu/event/position-opening-visiting-assistant-professor-of-medieval-middle-east-colby-college-july-1-2026/
CATEGORIES:Due dates,Opportunities
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260715
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260716
DTSTAMP:20260610T175425
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SUMMARY:Award: Gwenn Okruhlik Dissertation Award\, Association for Gulf and Arabian Peninsula Studies\, July 15\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:From the organizers: \nThe Association for Gulf and Arabian Peninsula Studies (AGAPS) invites recent PhD graduates to submit their dissertations for consideration for its 2026 Gwenn Okruhlik Dissertation Award. AGAPS wishes to recognize exceptional achievement in research and writing. We welcome dissertations from across the disciplines and a variety of perspectives. They must primarily focus on the Arabian Peninsula but can be inclusive of the transnational flows of people\, material and ideas across the Gulf\, Red Sea\, and Indian Ocean. Entries will be read by a multi-disciplinary three-member committee. \nPhD dissertations/theses (in English) accepted for the degree of PhD between 1 July 2025 and 30 June 2026 are eligible. The PhD must have been confirmed/awarded within this timeframe. Dissertations that have not been defended will not be considered. All applicants must be members of AGAPS at the time of submission. The deadline for submission is 15 July 2026. Early submissions are appreciated! \nThe author of the winning dissertation will be presented with a certificate at the AGAPS Business Meeting held during the next annual Middle East Studies Association (MESA) conference\, held from 21–24 November 2026 in Boston\, USA. The winning dissertation will be announced in the Journal of Arabian Studies (JAS). \nSubmission requirements: \n\nA Brief Application Form (available here)\nA Verification of Degree Completion\nA Letter of Nomination (by author’s adviser or sponsor)\nAn Abstract (250 words)\nThe Manuscript (digital copy)\nAGAPS membership. You can join online at www.agaps.org.\n\nDue by: July 15\, 2016
URL:https://pil.law.harvard.edu/event/award-gwenn-okruhlik-dissertation-award-association-for-gulf-and-arabian-peninsula-studies-july-15-2026/
CATEGORIES:Due dates,Grants,Opportunities
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260715
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260716
DTSTAMP:20260610T175425
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SUMMARY:Award: Graduate Paper Prize\, Association for Gulf and Arabian Peninsula Studies\, July 15\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:From the organizers: \nThe Association for Gulf and Arabian Peninsula Studies (AGAPS) invites the submission of unpublished graduate student research papers for AGAPS’ 2026 Graduate Paper Prize competition. We welcome graduate papers from across disciplines and with a variety of perspectives. They must primarily focus on the Arabian Peninsula but can be inclusive of the transnational flow of people\, goods\, and ideas across the Gulf\, Red Sea\, and Indian Ocean. Papers should include an engagement with literature\, a clear methodology\, and make an original contribution to scholarship in the field. Papers will be evaluated according to originality of research\, innovation\, contribution to the field\, cogency of argument\, sources\, method\, and clarity of writing. \nThe deadline for submission is 15 July 2026. The author of the winning paper will be presented with a certificate at the AGAPS Business Meeting held during the next annual Middle East Studies Association (MESA) conference\, held from 21–24 November 2026 in Boston\, USA. The winning paper will be announced in the Journal of Arabian Studies (JAS)\, and winners have the option for their paper to be submitted to JAS to be considered for publication.  \nEligibility requirements: \n\nThe research paper must be unpublished and must have been written between 1 July 2025 and 30 June 2026.\nSubmissions may include papers prepared for classes\, seminars\, conferences\, workshops\, etc.\, but the same paper may not be submitted more than once.\nAll applicants must be AGAPS members at the time of submission. Student membership is $15 per year – visit www.agaps.org to sign up.\n\nAll materials must be submitted according to the instructions on our application page found here. \nDue by: July 15\, 2026
URL:https://pil.law.harvard.edu/event/award-graduate-paper-prize-association-for-gulf-and-arabian-peninsula-studies-july-15-2026/
CATEGORIES:Due dates,Grants,Opportunities
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260901
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260902
DTSTAMP:20260610T175425
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SUMMARY:Award: Student Travel Award\, Association for Gulf and Arabian Peninsula Studies\, September 1\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:From the organizers: \nAs part of the Association for Gulf and Arabian Peninsula Studies’ (AGAPS) commitment to support graduate students\, we are pleased to open applications for this year’s graduate travel fund award. If you are an MA or PhD student working on the region and your paper is accepted to the 2026 MESA conference\, we encourage you to apply. \nThe fund amount is 200.00 USD\, which the winner will collect at the AGAPS Business meeting at MESA. \nSimply fill out this form. The deadline for applying is September 1\, 2026. Our committee will then review all the applicants and inform the winning student by the beginning of October. \nEligibility requirements: \n\nApplicants must be currently enrolled in an MA or PhD programme.\nApplicants must have a paper accepted at the MESA 2026 conference.\nApplicants must be AGAPS members at the time of application. Student membership is $15 per year – visit www.agaps.org to sign up.\n\nPreference will be given to students who have not received this award previously. \nDue by: September 1\, 2026
URL:https://pil.law.harvard.edu/event/award-student-travel-award-association-for-gulf-and-arabian-peninsula-studies-september-1-2026/
CATEGORIES:Due dates,Grants,Opportunities
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