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,...
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...
Dear Members and Trustees of the British Institute of Persian Studies, Notice is hereby given that the 2026 Annual General Meeting of the British Institute of Persian Studies will be held at the Society of Antiquaries of London, Burlington House, Piccadilly, London...
2026 Ann Lambton Memorial Lecture The Modernity of Return: Fereydoun Tavallali (1917–1985) and the Contested Boundaries of Persian Modernist Poetry Durham University’s Institute for Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies and the British Institute for Persian...
Book Launch | David Stronach and British Archaeology in the Middle East By Sabrina Maras We are delighted to announce the publication of the latest volume in our Studies in the History and Culture of the Persianate World series, 'David Stronach and British...
Printed in The Times, Monday 30 March 2026 Sir, We are deeply concerned not only about the humanitarian impact of the war in Iran but also about reports of damage to that country's cultural heritage. Cultural heritage is always at risk in the event of heavy...
It is with sadness that the Trustees of BIPS have followed recent events in Iran. Our thoughts and minds are with the people of Iran. As part of our mission is to promote Iranian cultural heritage, we are concerned about reports of damage to historical monuments,...