BIPS Research Fellowship Grant 2026

The British Institute of Persian Studies (BIPS) is now accepting applications for its Research Fellowship Grant 2026. This grant provides researchers with the opportunity to undertake larger projects than those supported by the Research or Research Assistant Grants.

📖 About BIPS Research Fellowship Grant

The BIPS Research Fellowship Grant is designed to support researchers in conducting significant projects. It is particularly aimed at fostering academic research in Persian studies.

💰 Benefits of BIPS Research Fellowship Grant

• Grant Value: £20,000

✅ Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the BIPS Research Fellowship Grant, applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Open to all researchers, with strong encouragement for Early Career Researchers (ECRs) (within 10 years of PhD completion).
• Applicants must be affiliated with a UK Higher Education Institution or Museum.
• Must include a letter from the host institution confirming fund management.

📝 Application Process

Applicants are required to submit the following:

1. A detailed research project description and expected outputs (e.g., articles, monographs).
2. Dissemination plans, including participation in BIPS workshops/webinars.
3. A budget breakdown for all activities.
4. CVs of all funded personnel.
5. Workshop plans with an indicative participant list.
6. Two academic references on institutional letterhead or via official email.
7. A risk assessment for any fieldwork.
8. If applying as a Visiting Scholar, include a mentor’s letter from the host institution.

📅 Application Deadline

• Deadline: 23 January, 2026

🌐 Application Portal

• View details of the BIPS Research Fellowship Grant.
• Download the BIPS Research Fellowship Grant Application Form.

Take advantage of this opportunity to contribute to Persian studies and advance your academic career!

• Grant value: £20,000