Join us for the Internship and Research Programme at RIIFS. We provide accommodation and academic support to researchers. The Internship programme does not offer financial remuneration and is aimed at students and researchers of different nationalities interested in religious and interreligious studies. RIIFS offers three interdisciplinary programs related to the different lines of its research.
Selected articles written by researchers can be published in the BRIIFS institute newsletter (in English, French and Spanish) and in the journal Muqābasāt Hadāriya (in Arabic). RIIFS also offers students the opportunity to gain practical experience by attending the different activities organized by the Institute, such as conferences, debates and training workshops.
RIIFS working hours are from 09:00 to 03:00, Sunday to Thursday.
The weekly schedule and tasks are arranged directly with the fellows during their stay to supervise and help them with their work and stay at RIIFS.
Research
Fellows can participate in one of the following research programs offered by RIIFS:
- Eastern Christian Studies.
- Peace Studies.
- interfaith studies.
Academic Support
Our experts and academic advisers offer Scholars support to help accelerate their learning progress.
Dr. Tagreed Odeh
Director of the Royal Institute for Inter-religious Studies.
She is a seasoned senior policy and international affairs professional with over two decades of distinguished service in diplomacy, human rights, migration, and interfaith engagement. She holds a doctorate in Political Science and International Relations and a Master’s degree in Human Rights and Human Development. Throughout her career, Dr. Odeh has held senior leadership and advisory positions within prominent international organizations, foundations, and governmental institutions, consistently demonstrating exceptional expertise in fostering and sustaining strategic partnerships with United Nations agencies, governments, academic institutions, and civil society organizations. In recognition of her outstanding professional contributions and her exemplary management of high-stakes, complex contexts, she was honored with the Globie Award by the Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE).
Dr. Amer AlHafi
Dr. AlHafi is academic adviser at the Royal Institute for Interreligious Studies. Dr. Al Hafi has a Ph.D. in Islamic Religion and Sciences; he specializes in: studies in religion, islamic faith, islamic sects, comparative religions, islam and contemporary issues, current islamic world, science of hadith, islamic culture and sufism.
Languages: English, Arabic and Hebrew.
Dr. Ismael Abder-rahman Gil
He obtained his Ph.D. at the Ca’ Foscari University of Venice (Italy) and Philipps-Universität Marburg (Germany). His main research interest is literary geographies, the sociology of Culture, and Urban Sociology. His research focused on studying the Representation of Amman through contemporary Jordanian novels, and spatial practices. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Arabic Philology from the University of Granada, a master’s degree in Cultural heritage management from the University of Valencia (Spain), and a master’s degree in teaching specializing in foreign languages from the University of Granada (Spain).
Languages: Arabic, Spanish, English, Italian
Publications
Fellows are encouraged to write and publish articles related to their research conducted at RIIFS. These include:
- Opinion articles: about the opinion of researchers based on their own experience.
- Academic articles: results of research carried out supported by theory.
Eligibility Requirements
- Good academic standing.
- Commitment.
- Good command of English (knowledge of other languages is valued).
- Enrollment in a graduate degree (master’s, doctorate) or bachelor’s degree.
Students and researchers are encouraged to apply for one of the following programs to obtain financial aid to cover their expenses:
- Erasmus+.
- Fulbright.
- University mobility grants.
Application
The individual application for each scholarship recipient must include:
- Curriculum vitae.
- A letter of motivation.
Contact
For more information about the program, please contact:
E-mail: ismael.gil@riifs.org
Tel: 009626 5164141 Ext 115
Activities
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RIIFS received a delegation of students from different German universities
The Royal Institute for Religious Studies on Thursday, March 28 welcomed a delegation of students from German universities: