The American Institute for Iranian Studies (AIIS) Fellowships

American Institute for Iranian Studies

Amount: Stipend + travel
Deadline: February 1
Level: graduate, postdoc, professional
Renewable: No

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About

AIIS offers fellowships to support research on Iran and the Persianate world in the humanities and social sciences. These fellowships aim to advance scholarship and understanding of the region.

Eligibility

  • Citizenship: US
  • GPA: N/A
  • Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
  • Must be a scholar or advanced graduate student
  • Research must be related to Iranian studies

Required Materials

  • Online application
  • Research proposal
  • CV
  • Official Transcripts (for students)
  • Letters of Recommendation

Timeline

Applications open November. Deadline February 1. Notifications in April.

Tips

Your proposal should clearly outline your research project and its relevance to Iranian or Persianate studies. Demonstrate the scholarly significance and feasibility of your project, including relevant language proficiency.