Under the Prince Abdelkader Programme, the Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies (OXCIS) opens applications for the Algerian Visiting Research Fellowship for the 2026-2027 academic year. It is aimed at academics and post-doctoral researchers based in Algeria whose work relates to Islam and the Muslim world. The fellowship includes a £10,000 grant, travel reimbursement and accommodation within the Centre.
About the fellowship
The Algerian Visiting Research Fellowship is part of the Prince Abdelkader Programme, launched following an agreement signed between the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research and the Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies on 12 June 2026. It targets Algerian academics and post-doctoral researchers based in Algeria whose work, across various disciplines, relates to Islam and the Muslim world. The residency takes place entirely in Oxford, outside university vacation periods.
The fellowship in figures
What the fellowship includes
- A £10,000 financial grant.
- Reimbursement of travel and visa costs (capped at £5,000, on receipts).
- Accommodation in an individual room within the Centre.
- Access to the Centre's facilities and support for accessing external research resources.
How to apply
Applications are made by submitting the following documents on the Centre's website.
- 1
Application form
To be completed directly online.
- 2
Research proposal summary
About 1,000 words, with up to two of the researcher's previous publications.
- 3
Curriculum vitae
CV of the applying researcher.
- 4
Recommendation letter
Dated and signed by two people familiar with the researcher's work, uploaded via the dedicated link.
Key dates
- 12/06/2026
Agreement signed
Agreement signed between the Ministry and the Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies.
- 08/07/2026
Reference letter
Letter n°161 announcing the fellowship.
- 2026-2027
Fellowship year
Academic year covered by the fellowship.
Application deadline
The application deadline is not stated in the official letter. Please consult the Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies website (oxcis.ac.uk) for current deadlines before submitting your application.
Apply now
Complete the application form directly on the OXCIS website.
Official announcement (PDF)
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