| The Institute of Ismaili Studies | Page 11 of 72

Short Courses

Taʿlim Curriculum

Student Support

Study at the 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

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

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

Study at the 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

Ismailis in Iran

Ismailis in Iran retraces the nearly thousand-year-long history of the Nizari Ismailis in Iran.

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

Central Asian Studies

Constituency Studies

Ismaili Heritage

Ismaili Special Collections

Ismaili Studies

Qur’anic Studies

Shiʿi 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 The Institute of Ismaili Studies.

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.

Ismailis in Iran

Ismailis in Iran retraces the nearly thousand-year-long history of the Nizari Ismailis in Iran.
Latest news

Upcoming events

Multimedia centre

Update Magazine

IIS Update Magazine Edition 23

Explore how digital technologies support innovation at the 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 The Institute of Ismaili Studies.

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 the 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 (AKDN).

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

News Category

Research Area

Search

17 Mar 2025
Publication

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.

A man in brown leather jacket and beret standing in a hilly area of Chitral Pakistan smiling and posing

21 Apr 2022
News

“Not a Fair Game”: IIS Doctoral Scholar on Climate Change, Climate Anxiety and the IIS Climate Change and Sustainability Working Group

A bird eye view of Panj river with mountains on the side

19 Apr 2022
Interview

Interview with Dr Dagikhudo Dagiev on Central Asian Ismailis

STEP student Fariza Sheralieva in a peach dress and black cardigan standing outside of Aga Khan Centre and posing for a picture

04 Apr 2022
News

STUDENT VOICES: My Transformative STEP Journey

An image of AKC terrace with six trees on the side and a fountain in the centre surrounded with white geometrical designed walls

21 Mar 2022
Announcement

Poetry at the Aga Khan Centre and the IIS

Dr Shiraz Kabani and a lady discussing Ismaili Festivals: Stories of Celebration, in a book launch event in Ismaili centre (social hall)

09 Mar 2022
News

Ismaili Festivals Book Launches in Series of Popular Events

A far sighted image of two women talking in the corridor balcony at Aga Khan Centre (AKC)

08 Mar 2022
Interview

International Women’s Day: Interview with Remi Adebiyi (Human Resources Advisor)

IIS celebrates International Women's Day 2022 with an insightful interview featuring Shola Ajilore, highlighting women's achievements and contributions.

08 Mar 2022
Interview

International Women's Day: Interview with Shola Ajilore (Project Manager)

An IIS faculty leaning and observing the work in the laptops with two students sitting and one student standing and listening from the side

08 Mar 2022
Interview

International Women's Day: Interview with Rosa Barugh (Academic Support Programmes Manager)

Dr. Laila Halani standing at the podium and delivering a speech in a graduation gown at the social hall of Ismaili Centre, London

08 Mar 2022
Interview

International Women's Day: Interview with Dr Laila Halani (Head of Department of Graduate Studies)

STEP C14 students standing in a group with Farah Manji (IIS faculty) in the centre posing for a picture in the terrace of Aga Khan Centre (AKC)

08 Mar 2022
Interview

International Women's Day: Interview with Farah Manji (Teaching and Learning Tutor)

Prev
1
…
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
…
72
Next