SC-OCIS Fellowship programme in Islamic finance open for applications

KUALA LUMPUR: The Securities Commission (SC) is inviting applications for the 13th Scholar in Residence (SIR) Visiting Fellowship Programme in Islamic Finance at the Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies (OCIS) in the United Kingdom for the 2024/25 academic year.

In a statement yesterday, it said the programme is open to academicians or practitioners with interest and competencies to conduct independent applied research on topics of contemporary relevance to the Islamic capital market (ICM).

The SC added that SIR is part of its ongoing thought-leadership and capacity-building efforts to further the global development of the ICM.

“Areas of focus must be current and relevant to the ICM, with emphasis on Maqasid alShariah, Islamic social finance and fintech, the halal economy, impact investing and sustainable and responsible investments.

“Applicants specialising in Islamic finance or closely related discipline with extensive practical experience in the related field are encouraged to apply,” it said.

As part of the programme, the selected scholar is expected to give occasional lectures and seminars, engage in collaborative study and conduct outreach to relevant institutions.

The successful applicant is expected to take up residence in Oxford for one academic year at the OCIS starting October 2024 to conduct research and participate in a range of academic activities.

The closing date for submissions is April 30, 2024, and applications can be made at https://www.oxcis.ac.uk/form/ sc-ocis-islamic-finance-vf-2024-.

For further details on the SIR programme, visit the Visiting Fellowship section on the OCIS website at www.oxcis.ac.uk. — Bernama