Fellowships for Excellence in Persian Studies
This fellowship supports U.S. Ph.D. candidates completing dissertations on Persian culture, including language, literature, history, and related fields.
Funder: Roshan Cultural Heritage Institute
Due Dates (Anticipated): December 2026: Full Fellowship Application deadline (projected)
Funding Amounts: Limited number of fellowships; typical award supports dissertation completion for one academic year.
Summary: Supports Ph.D. candidates at U.S. universities completing dissertations on Persian culture.
Key Information: Invitation-only application; must submit a Letter of Inquiry before full application.
Description
The Roshan Cultural Heritage Institute offers a limited number of fellowships for Ph.D. candidates in the final stages of writing their doctoral dissertation on topics related to Persian culture. The program supports research in areas such as Persian language, linguistics, literature, history, geography, and civilization, with the goal of advancing understanding and appreciation of Persian culture. Fellowships are awarded to students at accredited universities in the United States, regardless of nationality.
