The British Institute of Persian Studies (BIPS) is dedicated to promoting and supporting scholarship, research excellence and understanding on all aspects of Iran and the wider Persianate world.

Changes to BIPS Membership Scheme

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...

BIPS Research, Research Assistant and Travel Grants – Deadline 12 September 2025

The British Institute of Persian Studies invites applications for Travel Grants, and for Research and Research Assistant Grants. Funding is available to cover costs associated with developing or executing research projects in any field related to the wider Persianate...

BIPS Research, Research Assistant and Travel Grants – Deadline 06 May 2025

The British Institute of Persian Studies invites applications for Travel Grants, and for Research and Research Assistant Grants. Funding is available to cover costs associated with developing or executing research projects in any field related to the wider Persianate...

Published – BIPS Annual Review 2024

We are delighted to announce the publication of the Annual Review of the The British Institute of Persian Studies 2024. The Review can be read on the website at this link. Past Annual Reviews are available here. Members will receive a printed copy of the Review in...

BIPS launches its new Student Newsletter

Following the celebrations for the 60th anniversary of its foundation, BIPS is launching a new undertaking tailored towards its student members. Commencing in March, we will be starting a regular Student Newsletter, moderated by Professor Andrew Newman (BIPS' Outreach...

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