Event Details

End: August 1, 2020
Contact: rkhader@iu.edu
More Info: https://scholarworks.iu.edu/iupjournals/index.php/muslimphilanthropy/announcement/view/41

The Journal of Muslim Philanthropy & Civil Society (JMPCS), is a bi-annual, peer reviewed, open access journal published by the Center on Muslim Philanthropy and Indiana University Press in partnership with the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, Catholic Theological Union, International Institute of Islamic Thought, and the World Congress of Muslim Philanthropists.

JMPCS seeks original academic research examining the broad scope of Muslim philanthropy and civil society. By “Muslim” philanthropy, we mean philanthropic activity of any kind which involves self-identifying Muslim individuals, institutions, communities, and societies as key agents in shaping the context and content of this activity. Given the extent to which any construction of Muslim identity necessarily entails the influence of other faiths as well as various expressions of secular culture, the Journal’s scope is intentionally broad. Our definition of “philanthropy” is similarly broad and encompasses any intentional act of generosity. As such, “philanthropy” includes practices of generosity ranging from the activity of discrete individuals of all socio-economic backgrounds to that of not-for-profit organizations, social movements, and a variety of other forms of civic engagement. We seek to draw articles by researchers from across disciplines (Anthropology, Art, History, Political Science, Religious Studies, Sociology, Public Affairs, Nonprofit Management, Business, Philanthropy, etc.) in this emerging field.

Along with standard Research Papers (8,000 words) and Book Reviews (1,500 words), JMPCS also welcomes Commentaries (short articles commenting in a significant way on, or supplementing arguments and evidence in, a Research Article or a Review Article) of up to 2,500 words. Authors are welcome to submit original Research Papers, Book Reviews, and Commentaries dealing with themes relating to the mission of the journal.

JMPCS is seeking proposals for three separate special issues. Each special issue will consist of:

• 3-4 peer reviewed articles that have undergone double-blind peer review
  
• Editorial commentary
• 2-3 book reviews

To further this research, JMPCS will provide up to $5,000 in matching funds for each special issue’s guest editor to host a research convening at their academic institution. The papers presented at this symposium are to be submitted for review for publication in the respective special issue. Funds can be used for travel, honoraria, and/or meals provided at the research symposium. Travel is not required, as the symposium may be held virtually.  A small portion of the funds can be used for copy-editing for the symposium issue. The hosting academic institution must demonstrate financial commitment to be eligible to receive the matching funds. Research symposiums are required to take place any time between Award notification and August 1, 2021. Up to three grants will be awarded.

Please submit your proposals via email to the Managing Editor Rafia Khader at rkhader@iu.edu. The deadline for proposals is August 1, 2020. Proposals can suggest a virtual or online symposium. Awards will be notified by September 1, 2020. 

3 Undergraduate students may also be included in the symposium but should be in addition to the 6-8 research scholars. 4 All articles that successfully go through blind review will be published.