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EURAMES Info Service 16/2016

CONFERENCES
 
1. 2nd International Conference on Shi'i Studies, Islamic College, London, 7-8 May 2016
 
2. Workshop: "Rethinking Research in/on Palestine", University of Vienna, Austria,
25 June 2016
 
3. Panel: "The New Challenges to the 'Global Mediterranean' ", Meeting of the
Italian Political Science Association (SISP), Milan, 15-17 September 2016
 
4. Seminar: "Ijtihad (Juristic Deduction) in Contemporary Context: Concept,
Functions and Methods", Center for Islamic Legislation and Ethics, Doha, 27-29
September 2016
 
5. 3rd Middle Eastern Congress on Politics and Society, Middle East
Institute, Sakarya University, Turkey, 11-13 October 2016
 
6. WAFAW International Workshop: "How Economics Matter? Year 5 of the Revolutions, a
Social and Economic Lens", Beirut, 12-14 October 2016
 
7. Second International Conference: "Muslim and Arab World in the International
Relations", University of Gdansk, Poland,13-14 October 2016
 
8. Workshop: "Islamophobia in the East of the European Union", Prague, Czech
Republic, 23-24 October 2016 
 
9. Conference: "Sex, Sexuality, and Sexual Diversity in Islamic Thought and Praxis",
Duke University, Durham, North Carolina, 11-13 November 2016
 
10. International Conference: "Marital Captivity: Divorce, Religion and Human
Rights", Maastricht University, the Netherlands, 24-25 November 2016
 
11. International Workshop: "Left-Wing Trends in the Arab World (1948-1979):
Bringing Transnational Back in", Orient-Institut, Beirut, 12-13 December 2016
 
 
POSITIONS
 
12. Research Associate for the Project: "COBHUNI - Contemporary Bioethics and the
History of the Unborn in Islam", University of Hamburg
 
13. Research Associate for the Region of Ifriqiya in the "ERC Project: The Early
Islamic Empire at Work - The View from the Regions toward the Center", University of
Hamburg
 
14. Research Associate for "The Arabic Nahda: Text Circulation and Translation in
the 19th and Early 20th Centuries", University of Oxford, Oriental Studies
 
15. Research Assistant, Asfari Institute for Civil Society and Citizenship, American
University of Beirut

16. Five Post-doctoral Fellowships for the Research Program: "Europe in the Middle
East - The Middle East in Europe", Berlin
 
17. PhD Scholarship in Gulf Studies, Centre for Gulf Studies, IAIS, University of
Exeter, UK
 
18. Conseil Arabe pour les Sciences Sociales: Bourses de recherche postdoctorales
pour chercheurs débutants arabes
 
 
OTHER INFORMATION
 
19.  4th ENP PhD Summer School:  "The ENP under Pressure: Conceptual and Empirical
Understandings of EU Foreign Policy towards the Southern and Eastern Neighbours",
College of Europe, Warsaw, 23 June - 1 July 2016 
 
20. Summer Program: "Expressions of Diversity: An Introduction to Muslim Cultures -
Knowledge, Power, and Identity in Muslim Contexts", SFU-Vancouver, 11-15 July 2016
 
21. Autumn School: "Forced Displacement, Regional Politics and the Middle East",
Lebanese American University, Beirut & Byblos, 3-12 October 2016
 
22. Articles on "Logistics in the Gulf of Aden (Djibouti, Ethiopia, Somalia, Yemen)
and Sudan" for Special Issue of "EMA Magazine Mediterranes"
 
 
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CONFERENCES
 
1. 2nd International Conference on Shi'i Studies, Islamic College, London, 7-8 May 2016
 
Sessions cover Qur'an & Hadith, worldwide Islamic heritage, modern thought,
philosophy and Shi'ism, Shi'ism in North America and Europe, Shi'ism in Nigeria,
Kalam, diversity in Islamic scholarship, Shi'ism in pre-modern Iran and surrounding
regions, socio-political  issues, and contemporary Iran. 
 
Information: http://www.islamic-college.ac.uk/shiistudies 
  
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2. Workshop: "Rethinking Research in/on Palestine", University of Vienna, Austria,
25 June 2016

The workshop aims to analyze main methodological, epistemological, and political
challenges when researching on Palestine at European universities and will shed
light on the possibilities of decolonizing knowledge production. Contributions from
PhD students and early career 
scholars from across disciplines are welcome.

Deadline for abstracts: 31 May 2016. Information: 
http://ie.univie.ac.at/fileadmin/user_upload/proj_int_entwicklung/Veranstaltungs_Attachments__Flyer_/Workshop_Rethinking_Palestine_University_of_Vienna_final_06_2016__2_.pdf
 
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3. Panel: "The New Challenges to the 'Global Mediterranean' ", Meeting of the
Italian Political Science Association (SISP), Milan, 15-17 September 2016

For information on this panel contact the organizers Rosita Di Peri
() and Stefania Panebianco ().

Deadline for paper submission: 16 May 2016. Information on the Meeting:
http://www.sisp.it/convegno2016/
 
 
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4. Seminar: "Ijtihad (Juristic Deduction) in Contemporary Context: Concept,
Functions and Methods", Center for Islamic Legislation and Ethics, Doha, 27-29
September 2016
 
Approved research papers written in Arabic or English will be published by the
Center through the prestigious "House of Brill". The Center will host the authors of
the most distinguished papers, and will assume their travel expenses and
accommodation during the days of the symposium. 

Deadline for abstracts: 20 May 2016. Information:
http://www.cilecenter.org/en/news/call-for-research-papers-ijtihad-in-contemporary-context-concept-functions-and-methods-27-29-september-2016/
 
 
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5. 3rd Middle Eastern Congress on Politics and Society, Middle East
Institute, Sakarya University, Turkey, 11-13 October 2016

The opening speech will be delivered by Rachid Ghannouchi, the leader and founder of
the Al-Nahda movement in Tunisia. Other confirmed speakers include Ibrahim Awad,
Youssef Choueiri, Katerina Dalacoura, Steven Heydemann, Karen E. Young etc.

Deadline for abstracts: 30 June 2016. Information:
http://ormer.sakarya.edu.tr/en/iii-middle-eastern-congress/
  
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6. WAFAW International Workshop: "How Economics Matter? Year 5 of the Revolutions, a
Social and Economic Lens", Beirut, 12-14 October 2016

This workshop is organized by the European project WAFAW (When Authoritarianism
fails in the Arab World). This colloquium aims to critically take part in a debate
over the socio-economic undergrounds of the "political crises" in the region.

Deadline for abstracts: 15 May 2016. For information contact the organizers Amin
Allal (CERAPS/WAFAW):  and
Myriam Catusse (Ifpo/WAFAW): 
 
 
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7. Second International Conference: "Muslim and Arab World in the International
Relations", University of Gdansk, Poland,13-14 October 2016

The conference is organized by the University of Gdansk, the Polish Association of
International Studies and Qatar University. The working language will be English. A
peer-reviewed book with the conference papers will be published.

Deadline for abstracts: 1 September 2016. Information: http://arabconference.eu/ 
 
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8. Workshop: "Islamophobia in the East of the European Union", Prague, Czech
Republic, 23-24 October 2016 

The workshop is focusing on the History and Present of Attitudes to the Other;
National and EU Politics; the Lived Experience; Theory and Methodology etc.

Deadline for submission: 15 May 2016. Information:
https://networks.h-net.org/node/73374/announcements/120889/cfp-workshop-islamophobia-east-european-union
 
 
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9. Conference: "Sex, Sexuality, and Sexual Diversity in Islamic Thought and Praxis",
Duke University, Durham, North Carolina, 11-13 November 2016
 
Conference to address the developments of Classical Islamic discourse about
sexuality and human dignity. While the main focus will be challenging homophobia by
promoting human dignity, all discussions about sex and sexuality that engage Islamic
primary sources will be of interest in this forum. 
 
Deadline for submission: 31 May 2016. Information:
https://networks.h-net.org/node/73374/announcements/120653/sex-sexuality-and-sexual-diversity-islamic-thought-and-praxis

 
 
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10. International Conference: "Marital Captivity: Divorce, Religion and Human
Rights", Maastricht University, the Netherlands, 24-25 November 2016
 
The conference aims to exchange research findings and experiences and foster a
multidisciplinary dialogue regarding the phenomenon 'marital captivity' in different
geographical areas, besides the Netherlands/Europe. 
 
Deadline for abstracts: 1 May 2016. Information:
http://www.maastrichtuniversity.nl/web/Faculties/FL/Theme/departments_law/private_law_department_law/Projects/MARICAP/Home.htm

 
 
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11. International Workshop: "Left-Wing Trends in the Arab World (1948-1979):
Bringing Transnational Back in", Orient-Institut, Beirut, 12-13 December 2016

This workshop aims at shedding light on the transnational dynamics in which Arab
left-wing trends have been embedded, especially during the 1960-70s, the glorious
period of left-wing revolutionary movements throughout the world, in one word: the
Tri-Continent moment.

Deadline for abstracts in English or Arabic: 26 June 2016. Information:
http://www.orient-institut.org/fileadmin/user_upload/ARAL-CFP.pdf
 
 
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POSITIONS
 
12. Research Associate for the Project: "COBHUNI - Contemporary Bioethics and the
History of the Unborn in Islam", University of Hamburg

For the analysis of commentary traditions within one work-package of the Project, a
set of 11th to 13th century authors have to be situated in their time by a doctoral
researcher. M.A. in Islamic studies preferred; knowledge of Spanish obligatory. The
50% position commences on 1 September 2016 for a period of three years.

Deadline for application: 31 May 2016. Information:
http://www.uni-hamburg.de/uhh/stellenangebote/wissenschaftliches-personal/fakultaet-geisteswissenschaften/31-05-16-137.pdf
  
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13. Research Associate for the Region of Ifriqiya in the "ERC Project: The Early
Islamic Empire at Work - The View from the Regions toward the Center", University of
Hamburg

A university degree in a relevant field of Middle Eastern history and culture and
excellent knowledge of Arabic, English, and French are required. The 50% position
commences on 1 July 2016 for a period of two years with a possible extension until
March 2019. 

Deadline for application: 15 May 2016. Information:
http://www.islamic-empire.uni-hamburg.de/
 
 
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14. Research Associate for "The Arabic Nahda: Text Circulation and Translation in
the 19th and Early 20th centuries", University of Oxford, Oriental Studies

18-month position working with Prof M Booth, project focused on 19th-century Arabic
translation-adaptation in a multi-linguistic surround. Research, assistance with
edited volume, grant-writing, teaching. 

Deadline for application: 17 May 2016. Information:
http://www.ox.ac.uk/about/jobs/index.html%20vacancy%20ref.%20123111
 
 
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15. Research Assistant, Asfari Institute for Civil Society and Citizenship, American
University of Beirut
 
The Senior Researcher would work on a newly-formed regional project to identify and
document environmental justice in the Arab region as part of a three-year grant in
partnership with 2 other universities and 3 international organizations. Graduate
degree in either environmental science of environmental policy, or equivalent work
experience and high level of proficiency in both oral and written English and
Arabic, and preferably also in French are required. 
 
Deadline for application: 29 April 2016. Information:
http://us10.campaign-archive2.com/?u=2706fba83081d638f41bab041&id=7e37bb41a7&e=0152f10d22
 
 
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16. Five Post-doctoral Fellowships for the Research Program: "Europe in the Middle
East - The Middle East in Europe", Berlin

The fellowships for the academic year 2016/17 are intended primarily for scholars of
art history, history, literature, philology, political philosophy, political
science, religion and sociology who want to carry out their research projects in
connection with the Berlin program.

Deadline for application: 9 May 2016. Information:
http://www.eume-berlin.de/de/call-for-application-ausschreibung.html
 
 
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17. PhD Scholarship in Gulf Studies, Centre for Gulf Studies, IAIS, University of
Exeter, UK
 
The Centre for Gulf Studies is seeking to recruit one excellent doctoral student
whose area of specialisation fits and complements the research interests of our
academics. This prestigious award covers: direct payment of tuition fees for 3
years; maintenance allowance for accommodation and living expenses of around £13,863
per annum. The studentship is open to Home/EU and International students.

Deadline for application: 29 May 2016. Information:
http://www.exeter.ac.uk/studying/funding/award/?id=2162
 
 
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18. Conseil Arabe pour les Sciences Sociales: Bourses de recherche postdoctorales
pour chercheurs débutants arabes
 
Ce programme de bourse de 9 mois a pour objectif de permettre aux chercheurs jusqu'à
trois ans après l'obtention de leur doctorat de poursuivre leurs plans de recherche
et de publication, de faire partie du réseau de recherche arabe, et d'envisager une
carrière de recherche dans la région arabe.

Date limite de dépôt de candidatures: 13 juin 2016. Information:
http://www.theacss.org/pages/post-doc-fellowships
 
 
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OTHER INFORMATION
 
19. 4th ENP PhD Summer School:  "The ENP under Pressure: Conceptual and Empirical
Understandings of EU Foreign Policy towards the Southern and Eastern Neighbours",
College of Europe, Warsaw, 23 June - 1 July 2016 
 
The Summer School will analyse the evolution and implications of the 2004, 2011 and
2015 ENP, social and political transformations in the neighbouring countries, as
well as issues related to conflict and territorial occupation.
 
Deadline for application: 27 April 2016. Information:
http://www.coleurope.eu/events/4th-european-neighbourhood-policy-phd-summer-school 
 
 
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20. Summer Program: "Expressions of Diversity: An Introduction to Muslim Cultures
-Knowledge, Power, and Identity in Muslim Contexts", SFU-Vancouver, 11-15 July 2016
 
The 2016 program features international scholars with Islamophobia and orientalism
as a form of knowing; knowledge and governance in the Ottoman empire; knowledge,
power, and identities in Iranian Shi'ism; Islamic finance as knowledge and practice;
interfaith interactions in early modern history; and questions of community in the
interpretation of the Qur'an.

Information: http://www.sfu.ca/ccsmsc/summer-programme/2016isp2.html
 
 
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21. Autumn School: "Forced Displacement, Regional Politics and the Middle East",
Lebanese American University, Beirut & Byblos, 3-12 October 2016

The Autumn School is designed for early stage PhD students but is also open for
applications from advanced Master Students. Fee waivers can be requested and limited
travel and accommodation bursaries are available.

Deadline for application: 20 May 2016.  Information:
http://development-research.org/images/stories/phd-ids/How_to_Apply/Call%20for%20Application_Final.pdf
 
 
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 22. Articles on "Logistics in the Gulf of Aden (Djibouti, Ethiopia, Somalia, Yemen)
and Sudan" for Special Issue of "EMA Magazine Mediterranes"

Please submit short abstracts of articles, reports from practitioners, and
journalistic features as well as information on potential interviewees no later than
29 April 2016. 

Deadline for abstracts: 29 April 2016. Information:
http://ema-hamburg.org/pages/de/mediterranes/ausgaben/2016/2.-ausgabe.php#CfP 

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