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

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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.
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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.

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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.
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IIS Update Magazine Edition 23

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Islamic History and Thought Lecture Series

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

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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
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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 group of Teacher Educator trainees posing for a group picture

29 Mar 2019
Academic

IIS Partners with Cambridge Professional Development Qualification to Train Teacher Educators

Researchers sitting together in the Jaipur literature festival and engaged in discussions

28 Jan 2019
Announcement

Islam: An Illustrated Journey debuts at the ZEE Jaipur Literature Festival

04 Dec 2018
Book launch

First book launch for Islam an Illustrated Journey at Ismaili Centre, Toronto

16 Nov 2018
Book launch

Book Launch of The Fatimid Caliphate: Diversity of Traditions

29 Oct 2018
News

Exploring Shi‘ite Hadith, Law and Theology

23 Oct 2018
News

IIS Publishes Salvation and Destiny in Islam

05 Oct 2018
Conference

IIS conference explores revival of Shi'i traditions in the 15th-17th centuries

A group of formally dressed people posing for a picture

07 Sep 2018
Academic

Memorandum of Agreement Signed between IIS and SOAS University of London

Book cover of the book 'Understanding Sharia'

13 Aug 2018
News

New publication challenges the notion of sharia as the ubiquitous symbol of Islam

02 Aug 2018
News

IIS Publishes The First Aga Khan: Memoirs of the 46th Ismaili Imam

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