House of Wisdom Research Fellowship Program

The House of Wisdom (HoW) Research Fellowship Program aims to fund research and intellectual endeavors that will change the ways that Islam and Muslims are represented in the world. Islam has always been the central guiding light that brings forth relentless seekers of knowledge. As such, that legacy needs to be revived in today's Ummah. Our program invites robust investigative and collaborative research that creates intellectual work and discoveries rooted in the Quran and the Sunnah.

The HoW Research Fellowship Program supports all endeavors that fall under the following two broad categories:

1. Reviving the legacies and highlighting the contributions of previous Muslim thinkers and intellectuals to academic fields including, but not limited to, Medicine, Law, Astronomy, Technology, Psychology, Mathematics, Engineering, Sociology, Architecture, Trade-skills, and more.

2. Advancing the cause of Islam through pioneering new, Islam-inspired research endeavors within all fields that Muslims today participate In.

Supported Project Types:

  1. Conducting research studies and publishing in academic journals.

  2. Writing opinion and perspective pieces in newspapers, magazines, and journals.

  3. Conducting seminars and presentations showcasing research results at national conferences, masaajid, schools, and other communal spaces.

  4. Pioneering creative artistic, literary, and/or visual pieces, producing social media content, and/or traditional media content reflecting Islamic principles and history.

Grants & Funding

Throughout Islamic history, endowments known as Waqf (singular) or Awqaaf (plural) have played a crucial role in building and sustaining Muslim societies. Some of the greatest Muslim intellects were the products of the support that came from a community-supported Waqf. House of Wisdom seeks to revive the legacy of Awqaaf through its Research Grants Program. We envision an elaborate research endowment that will allow for academic research and intellectual endeavors that will further the cause of Islam for decades to come.

In 2023, we will be distributing a collective sum of $50,000 in the form of Research Grants to selected fellowship applicants. Each recipient can receive up to $5,000 over a period of 1-year to accomplish the intended goals.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can I apply for a research grant without an academic background, graduate degree (ex. MD, JD, PhD), or an institutional affiliation?

A: YES - There is no requirement for a particular degree or experience in traditional academia. If you have a significant proposal to advance Islam, we will endeavor to support you.

Q: I want to work on multiple research projects. Can I apply for more than one grant?

A: YES - Applicants who meet the eligibility requirements may submit more than one research grant proposal. If selected, however, only one grant proposal will be funded to a member who submits multiple proposals.

Q: I would like to work on a project with multiple people. Can applications for grants be filled out as a group?

A: YES - grant applications may be completed with collaborators as long as all collaborators are listed In the submitted application.