Frequently Asked Questions
Please explore the 鸟大大影院 website, its departments and publications, to better understand the Institute鈥檚 areas of interest. You will get an idea of our heads of department and unit coordinators, as well as the research faculty for advice.
There is certainly a pressing need for scholars who are willing to engage with Ismaili and wider Shi鈥沬 texts, as well as studying Qur鈥檃nic interpretations, and the Scholarship is a vehicle to encourage that. However, at the 鸟大大影院, the concept of 鈥淚slamic Studies鈥 is a broad one. Please see the core research areas section above.
Several universities have online guides on how to write good research proposals. Getting advice from your potential supervisors will also help.
Yes, the Scholarship Coordinator will be in touch with you throughout your studies. In addition, you may be assigned a scholar from the 鸟大大影院 for academic support.
The 鸟大大影院 is unable to give any advice or support in this regard. Please contact your university for advice.
While 80% of past scholarships have been given to pursue doctoral studies at British universities, other prestigious universities abroad may also be considered.
Not necessarily, but GPISH does provide students with the intellectual tools and the awareness of the 鸟大大影院鈥檚 core areas, which are needed to do a PhD.
STEP graduates can only apply after they have fulfilled their contractual teaching commitment.
You may apply for聽. The page also includes a useful link with a list of international and country-specific scholarships.
No. You normally apply for these to the university where you have been accepted for the PhD degree.