As part of its second year of research funding, the “Clerical Authority in Shi’ite Islam” project is currently offering two funding opportunities for researchers:
Research Programme Grants – for major individual or collaborative research projects related to the theme of “The History and Development of the Hawza”. Maximum award is £5000, and the closing date is 22nd March 2010 (for details of how to apply, download guidelines here)
Visiting Fellowship Grants – for individual scholars from outside of the UK to visit a UK Higher Educational institution for a period of one month to carry out research linked to the themes of the project. Award amount is fixed at £2850, and the closing date is 22nd March 2010 (for details of how to apply, download guidelines here)