The British Institute of Persian Studies invites applications for the BIPS Research Fellowship. This is a postdoctoral grant of £20,000 for a one year project. This grant designed to provide an opportunity to pursue a larger research project than the Research and...

The British Institute of Persian Studies invites applications for the inaugural round of the Master's Dissertation Award. This award recognizes outstanding work on a Master’s dissertation in the field of Persian Studies or a closely related subject. With a total value...

The British Institute of Persian Studies invites applications for Outreach Project Grants. This grant will be awarded to a project that that promote the knowledge of the Persianate world among a non-academic audience. Projects can range from exhibitions to workshops,...

2025 Ann Lambton Memorial Lecture A British Diplomatic Perspective on Iran’s Position & Policies in the Middle East Since 7 October 2023   Durham University’s Institute for Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies and the British Institute for Persian Studies...

Notice is hereby given that the 2025 Annual General Meeting of the British Institute of Persian Studies will be held at the British Academy, on Thursday 20th of November 2025 at 6:00pm. The AGM will consider and, if thought fit, pass the following resolutions, which...

Dear BIPS members and supporters, We are writing to inform you of upcoming changes to the BIPS Membership Scheme. Membership fee changes (effective from October 2025 for new members and from the 2026 renewal cycle): Full Membership: £40/year → £50/year Fellow...