Basic Religious Notions in Islam

Fellowships for Research in Basic Religious Notions in Islam, Ruhr University Bochum, Germany

The International Research Consortium on “Dynamics in the History of Religions between Asia and Europe” at Ruhr University Bochum, Germany, invites applications for Fellowships for Research in Basic Religious Notions in Islam during the academic year April 2010 to March 2011.

What we can offer:· Time and space for research in an interdisciplinary environment; · up to 70,000 € (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 basic religious notions in Islam – with special regard to inter-religious contact; · your presence during the fellowship term; · committed participation in the consortium’s activities; · substantial research results in form of publications.

Applicant must at least hold a PhD. 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 October 16th, 2009 to the International Research Consortium, “Dynamics in the History of Religions between Asia and Europe”, Ruhr-Universitä t Bochum, Research Management: Dr. Marion Steinicke SH 1/ 189, Universitätsstr. 150, D-44780 Bochum, Germany.

E-Mail: ikgf-fellows@ ruhr-uni- bochum.de For further information see www.ikgf-religions. de