Summary
The University of Birmingham is offering a fully funded PhD position as a Marie Curie Research Fellow. This doctoral-level research opportunity is part of the international multi-site program, "A Sociology of Post-Imperial Islamic Legal Cultures: Insights from Central Asia, the Middle East, North Africa, and Southeast Asia (MINARET)", funded by Horizon Europe Marie Skłodowska Curie Doctoral Networks. The successful candidate will focus on "Islamic Constitutional Hybridity" in Indonesia, Morocco, and Uzbekistan, exploring how religious norms are integrated into constitutional systems and shape democratic practices in Muslim-majority societies.
Designation
Marie Curie Research Fellow (PhD Funded)
Scholarship Details
| Qualification Type | PhD |
|---|---|
| Funding for | UK Students |
| Funding Amount | Fixed salary of £49,664, with potential additional allowances |
| Hours | Full Time |
Research Area
The research focuses on "Islamic Constitutional Hybridity," specifically investigating how Islamic values and moral reasoning are integrated into constitutional and administrative governance in Muslim-majority societies (Indonesia, Morocco, and Uzbekistan). This involves analyzing the internalisation of religious norms in state institutions and their impact on democratic practices and aspirations.
Location
Birmingham, United Kingdom
Eligibility/Qualification
Essential Criteria for Applicants:
- Applicants must have obtained a degree that formally entitles them to start a doctorate in the country where the degree was obtained or where the researcher is recruited.
- Applicants must not have been awarded a doctoral degree and/or completed more than four years of full-time equivalent research experience.
- Applicants must not have resided or carried out their main activity (i.e., work, studies) in the hosting country (UK) for more than 12 months in the 3 years immediately before the recruitment date.
- The successful candidates will be required to work in a team, travel to conferences and network training events, and participate in two secondments abroad (one academic, one non-academic) of between two and six months duration each.
Scholarship Description
This fully funded PhD position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to an international research program. The successful candidate will conduct comparative doctoral-level research, analyze and interpret findings, and contribute to bids for further funding. The role involves working within a collaborative team, participating in international conferences, and undertaking mandatory academic and non-academic secondments abroad to gain diverse research and professional experience. The Principal Investigator at the University of Birmingham is Professor Chris Thornhill (Law).
How to Apply
To download the full job description and details of this position, and to submit an electronic application online, please click on the "Apply Online" button below. Informal enquiries can be made to Professor Chris Thornhill at c.j.thornhill@bham.ac.uk.
Last Date for Apply
31st January 2027
