University College Dublin, Ireland

Date: July 7, 2020

Starting Date: As soon as possible, between September 2020 and January 2021

The School of Sociology at University College Dublin is pleased to invite applications from outstanding candidates for an Ad Astra PhD Scholarship on the topic of Islam/Muslims in Europe from a sociological or anthropological perspective, under the supervision of Dr Elisabeth Becker-Topkara (sociology@ucd.ie). The choice of country/countries of focus is open provided that the successful applicant is advanced in the necessary languages.

S/he should have a background in sociology, anthropology and/or religious studies and be interested in undertaking qualitative or mixed methods research. Possible areas of focus include: Islamic revivalist/piety movements; Representation of Muslim minorities; Postcolonial legacies and diversity; Islamic institutions; Ethnic/racial/religious diversity present and past; Refugee migration and placemaking; and Muslim leadership. Review of applications will begin on July 7th 2020 and will continue until the position is filled. To be guaranteed full consideration, applicants must submit a full application by that date. See https://bit.ly/31MLUaN for application information.

Scholarships are available for a period of up to 4 years, and annual renewal is subject to satisfactory progress being made. Successful applicants must meet the University’s standard PhD admission requirements and be accepted into the School of Sociology’s PhD program.

Source: h-net.org