In addition to the prize for young scholars, ISRA has also introduced another award for those scholars who have served Islamicjerusalem in a very significant and special way. Winners of this special Award will undertake a certificate and Al-Maqddisi as a title, in appreciation of their work for the region.  This award was presented so far to two prominent figures. [CLICK HERE to View previous Awards]

To apply for this Prize the candidate must fit the following criteria:-

1. Candidates Should be forty years or over (ie: born before the year 1967).
    

2. Candidates should have made a substantial and significant contribution towards Islamicjerusalem, such as, having a proven research record on Islamicjerusalem studies, innovated a major project related to Islamicjerusalem such as Renovation, Preservation of the Holy sites in Islamicjerusalem.
    

3. Candidates Should have lived or taught in Islamicjerusalem preferably taught in Al- Aqsa Mosque.
    

4. The nominated person should be a well-known figure in his/her field.
    

5. The Candidate Should be nominated by two scholars or by a well-known organisation/ institute or by two members of ISRA.

Applications can be made by submitting (non returnable):

• A letter to ISRA explaining why the candidate should receive this special Award.
   

• A brief description on the kind of contributions such as a proven research record he/she has contributed towards Islamicjerusalem.
   

• Three copies of the candidate’s Curriculum Vitae (CV).
   

• A copy of the candidate’s birth certificate

Deadline for applications is 6 May 2007.

All Nominations will be referred to the Management Committee of ISRA who will choose the winner. The Committee has the right to hold back the Award in the event that there is no suitable nomination. The decision of the committee is final, with no review procedures.