The Program in Islamic Law (PIL) at Harvard Law School invites applications for the 2026-2027 PIL Research Fellowship, due February 13, 2026. This fellowship aims to support young scholars in Islamic legal studies by allowing them to engage in independent research using Harvard Library’s collections. It is a full-time residential fellowship spanning nine months during the academic year.
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When is the Application Deadline:
February 13, 2026
Tell Me About The Award:
The PIL Research Fellowship (2026–2027) is a full-time, residential research fellowship offered by the Program in Islamic Law (PIL) at Harvard Law School.
It is designed to support promising early-career scholars in Islamic legal studies by providing an intellectual home, access to Harvard’s extensive library collections, and opportunities to contribute to the academic life of Harvard Law School and the wider Harvard community.
The fellowship runs for nine months during the academic year.
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Which Fields are Eligible?
- Islamic Law
- Islamic Legal History
- Law and Society
- Comparative Law
- Related interdisciplinary legal and historical studies focused on Islamic law
Type:
Fully funded research fellowship (residential)
Who can Apply?
Applicants must:
- Have completed an advanced degree (JD, PhD, or SJD) before the fellowship begins
- Be pursuing a scholarly research agenda in Islamic law
- Be able to conduct independent, original research using Harvard/PIL resources
- Submit all required materials, including references, by the deadline
How are Applicants Selected?
Applications are reviewed by a panel of Harvard scholars. Selection is based on:
- Significance of the project’s contribution to the field
- Quality or promise of scholarly work
- Clarity, organization, and feasibility of the research proposal
- Likelihood of project completion within the fellowship period
- Suitability of the project for Harvard and PIL resources
Which Countries Are Eligible?
- All countries (open to applicants worldwide)
Where will the Award be Taken?
- Harvard Law School, Harvard University
- Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA
How Many Awards?
- Not specified
What is the Benefit of the Award?
- Stipend for the full fellowship duration
- Full access to Harvard Libraries and PIL research resources
- Academic affiliation with Harvard Law School
- Opportunity to engage with scholars and contribute to the intellectual life of the Program in Islamic Law
How Long Will the Award Last?
- Nine months (one academic year: 2026–2027)
How to Apply:
Applicants must submit the following via the online research fellowship application form by February 13, 2026:
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Research Proposal, including:
- One-paragraph abstract
- Research statement (maximum 1,500 words)
- Bibliography
- Statement explaining why Harvard/PIL is essential for the research
- Writing sample (maximum 25 pages, in English)
- Three letters of reference, submitted directly by referees
Visit the Award Webpage for Details:
Program in Islamic Law, Harvard Law School
