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 Research Assistant Grants allow. The research can be associated with any area of Iranian and Persianate Studies, broadly understood.
While BIPS strongly encourages Early Career Researchers (ECRs, within 10 years of completing their PhD) to apply, the Fellowship is open to all applicants. More established scholars are encouraged to incorporate PhD students and/or ECRs into their application as a Research Assistant, for example. Applicants MUST be associated with a UK Higher Education institution (HEI) or Museum. Applicants MUST provide a letter from their UK host institution confirming that they are willing to receive funds on behalf of the applicant.
The deadline for submitting applications is Friday 23rd January 2026, 5PM GMT.
For more information and to download the application form, visit our Grants page.