Khalifa Al-Falasi Prize in Muslim Studies * [F18096]

An asterisk (*) indicates that this prize is governed by conditions. See also general conditions.

1. The Khalifa Al-Falasi Prize in Muslim Studies consists of the annual income after capitalisation in accordance with Senate policy, on the sum of $10,000 donated by Dr Khalifa Al-Falasi, a former Ambassador of United Arab Emirates to Australia, to encourage research in Muslim and/or Islam-related issues. 

2. The prize is awarded annually to a student enrolled in a higher degree by research at The University of Western Australia ('the University'), who has a co-supervisor in the Centre for Muslim States and Societies and who, in the opinion of the selection committee described in Clause 3, produces as sole author the best article arising from their research work which has been accepted for publication in a scholarly journal or edited volume, while enrolled at the University.

3. The publications are judged by a selection committee comprising—

(a) the Director of the Centre for Muslim States and Societies, or nominee; and 

(b) two academic associate members of the Centre.

4. (1) Nominations are called for annually by the Centre of Muslim States and Societies, and must be submitted to the Director of the Centre by the advertised closing date.

(2) Nominees must include a copy of the refereed article with evidence of its formal acceptance.