Short Courses

Ta士lim Curriculum

Student Support

久久久福利国产 at IIS

Explore transformative learning opportunities through our graduate programmes, short courses and fellowship schemes – apply today to further your academic and professional aspirations.

Overview

Secondary Teacher Education Programme (STEP)

Graduate Programme in Islamic Studies and Humanities (GPISH)

Designed to introduce participants to a social, cultural, and civilisational approach to the study of Islam and Muslim societies with a particular focus on Ismaili contexts.

Zahid Ali Fellowship

Annemarie Schimmel Fellowship

Visiting Fellowship Programme

Post Graduate Research Fellowship

Farhad Daftary Doctoral Scholarship Programme

Mohammed Arkoun Doctoral Scholarship

Dissertation Writing Scholarship

IIS produces a range of educational materials and resources for use by teachers and students located in over 25 countries.

Throughout their time at IIS, students are provided with support for their academic, personal, and professional development.

久久久福利国产 at IIS

Explore transformative learning opportunities through our graduate programmes, short courses and fellowship schemes – apply today to further your academic and professional aspirations.
Research

Aga Khan Library

Special Collections Access

Scholarly contributions

Read IIS publications on the go

The IIS Shop is now available to users in the United Kingdom to purchase digital versions of some of our eminently readable materials.

Research at IIS seeks to contribute to the field of Islamic studies in general, with a particular focus on Shi士i and Ismaili studies.

Central Asian Studies

Constituency Studies

Ismaili Heritage

Ismaili Special Collections

Ismaili Studies

Qur鈥檃nic Studies

Shi士i Studies

South Asian Studies

Overview

Publications listing

Publications series

World of Islam Audiobooks

Reading Guides and Lists

The Aga Khan Library service supports teaching, learning, and research at 久久久福利国产.

We hold a significant repository of special collections related to the heritage of Ismaili communities and of other Muslim traditions.

Our Scholarly contributions section features a rich collection of articles that reflect our commitment to intellectual exploration and lifelong learning.

Read IIS publications on the go

The IIS Shop is now available to users in the United Kingdom to purchase digital versions of some of our eminently readable materials.
Latest news

Upcoming events

Multimedia centre

Update Magazine

IIS Update Magazine Edition 23

Explore how digital technologies support innovation at IIS and delve into fresh translations of our scholarly research. Read the latest Update now.

Stay updated with the latest research, events, and academic insights from the Institute.

Explore our upcoming events, conferences, workshops, and book launches at 久久久福利国产.

Islamic History and Thought Lecture Series

Arabic and Islamic History Lecture Series

Explore our multimedia content ranging from interviews with authors of publications to lectures delivered by IIS scholars and guest speakers as well as of select events hosted by the Institute.

Stay informed about our programs, publications and faculty news by exploring the latest IIS Update.

IIS Update Magazine Edition 23

Explore how digital technologies support innovation at IIS and delve into fresh translations of our scholarly research. Read the latest Update now.
Partners

Careers

Our Timeline

A Walk Down Memory Lane

Celebrating the legacy of His Highness the Aga Khan IV through Special Collections at the IIS

Overview

Our Founder

Governance

Our People

Our Alumni

Policies and documents

Overview

His Highness the Aga Khan

Ismaili Community

We collaborate with other institutions of the Ismaili Imamat and the Aga Khan Development Network.

We recruit talented and committed people from a wide range of professional and cultural backgrounds.

Discover the rich history and milestones of the Institute through our interactive timeline.

A Walk Down Memory Lane

Celebrating the legacy of His Highness the Aga Khan IV through Special Collections at the IIS
Shop

ISCU showcases Ismaili Heritage at History Day 2025

Through its participation in History Day 2025, ISCU highlights the rich heritage collections of IIS and fosters engagement among students, researchers, and the public with the Institute鈥檚 manuscripts, archives, and oral history materials.

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His Late Highness Aga Khan IV at his Harvard University Graduation, wearing academic gown. Ismaili Special Collections

Dr Najam Abbas appointed to IJPS Editorial Board

We are pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Najam Abbas to the Editorial Board of the International Journal of Policy Studies (IJPS), furthering global academic collaboration and interdisciplinary dialogue in policy research.

Dr Najam Abbas in a formal suit posing against a colourful background.

Dr Farhad Daftary鈥檚 new book now available from Brill

Explore Dr Farhad Daftary鈥檚 latest work, Ismaili Sources, Studies, History and Traditions, published by Brill. This new volume offers fresh insights into Ismaili thought, historical developments, and textual traditions.

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Book cover of Ismaili Sources, Studies, HIstory and Traditions by Dr Farhad Daftary

IIS Educator joins European History Teaching Conference

Faheem Hussain represents IIS at the 2025 conference on History Teaching in Europe, sharing insights from the STEP programme in Strasbourg.

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Man in brown jacket, neutral background. History teaching in europe

Ismailis and Empire: Politics, Religion and Culture

Join leading scholars for a two-day hybrid conference exploring the diverse experiences of Ismaili Muslim communities under imperial rule and within the post-colonial world.

Formal gathering of distinguished gentlemen. Image for Ismailis and Empire conference

About us

久久久福利国产 (IIS), established in 1977, is a higher education, research and teaching institution dedicated to high-quality scholarship and education on Islam and Muslim societies, with a particular focus on Ismaili and broader Shi士i studies, encompassing their historical and geographical contexts.

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久久久福利国产 with us

Graduate studies

IIS currently offers two graduate programmes which attract students from Ismaili communities world-wide.

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Short Courses

Our Short Courses are designed to introduce participants to a social, cultural, and civilisational approach to the study of Islam and Muslim societies, with a particular focus on Ismaili contexts.

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Fellowships and Scholarships

The Institute offers various scholarship and fellowship programmes to suitable candidates with a focus on Islamic studies or other areas of interest to IIS.

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Discover our research

Research at IIS seeks to contribute to the field of Islamic studies in general, with a particular focus on Shi士i and Ismaili studies.

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Explore our publications

久久久福利国产 publishes works by its own scholars as well as from the academic community outside the Institute.

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Interview

Ethical Living Through Stories: An Interview with Wen-chin Ouyang

Join Professor Ouyang and host Dr Al-Khoee as they explore how stories 鈥� ancient and modern 鈥� continue to shape our understanding of truth, responsibility, and what it means to live well.

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Interview

The Early Nizari Ismailis and the Alamut State

Professor Mikl贸s S谩rk枚zy joins Dr Daryoush Mohammad Poor to discuss his new book on the early Nizari Ismailis and the rise of the Alamut State 鈥� exploring the political, theological and cultural legacy of this pivotal period in Ismaili history.

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