The Research Center for Islamic Legislation and Ethics (CILE) is pleased to announce an open call for submissions for its prestigious book series, Studies in Islamic Ethics. This double-blind peer-reviewed series, published in open access, explores the diverse dimensions of ethics within the Islamic world, encompassing both historical and contemporary perspectives.

We encourage submissions from young researchers and recently graduated PhD students who wish to contribute to this vital and expanding field. Successful authors will not only have the opportunity to publish their work in this distinguished open-access series but may also qualify for a short-term fellowship at CILE designed to support the refinement and finalization of their manuscript, or holding a small workshop around the book and its topic. 

Scope of the Series

Studies in Islamic Ethics seeks to address the ethical dimensions of Islam across a wide spectrum of disciplines, including but not limited to:

• The history of Islamic Ethics: Analyses of foundational texts and philosophical traditions.
• Applied Ethics: addressing modern-day ethical challenges and dilemmas including but not limited to medicine, technology, politics, human rights, and the environment.  
• Comparative Ethics: Dialogues between Islamic ethics and other ethical traditions.
• Social Studies: Ethical discourses in various Islamic societies and eras.
• Critical editions of classical literature on Islamic ethics. 

The series accepts manuscripts in both English and Arabic. Arabic manuscripts should include an intensive introduction in English. We particularly encourage submissions that bring fresh perspectives or address underexplored areas of Islamic ethics.

Submission Guidelines

• Eligibility: Submissions are welcome from researchers at any stage of their career, with a focus on early-career scholars and post-docs.
• Proposal Requirements: Submissions should include: 
  1. A 1,000-word abstract detailing the scope, objectives, and structure of the proposed book.
  2. A curriculum vitae (CV) of the author(s).
  3. A sample chapter (or the whole draft).

Submissions should demonstrate academic rigor, originality, and relevance to the field of Islamic ethics.

Selection Process

1. Proposals will undergo an initial review to ensure alignment with the scope of the series and academic standards.
2. Shortlisted proposals will be sent for double-blind peer review by two experts in the field.
3. Successful candidates will be invited to Doha for a short fellowship (decided individually) to finalize their draft into a full manuscript.

Fellowship Opportunity

Selected authors will be offered a short fellowship at CILE. This fellowship includes:

• Access to CILE’s resources and networks to assist in editing and finalizing the manuscript.
• Collaboration with leading scholars in the field of Islamic ethics.

Publication Benefits

• Inclusion in the Studies in Islamic Ethics series, recognized for its scholarly impact and accessibility.
• Open-access publication to ensure global reach and dissemination of your work.

How to Submit

Submissions should be sent to jie@brill.com  Please include all required materials in a single email with the subject line: "Submission for Studies in Islamic Ethics."

For inquiries, please contact Abdurraouf Oueslati Abdurraouf.Oueslati@brill.com.

We look forward to receiving your submissions!