UC Berkeley Critical Iranian & Persianate Studies Program encourages and supports the study of the broader Iranian world from ancient times to the present.
We aim to advance individual, collaborative, and interdisciplinary scholarship through seminars, workshops, conferences, fellowships, film festivals, and poetry readings; strengthen ties across departments within UC Berkeley; and develop academic partnerships with national and international educational and cultural institutions.
Interested in supporting Critical Iranian & Persianate Studies? Contact the Division of Arts & Humanities at lsgiving@berkeley.edu
Center for Middle Eastern Studies: Call for Working Groups
CMES announces new grants to support the formation of graduate student working groups focused on topics related to the study of the Middle East and North Africa. Multiple grants of $1,000 are available to fund groups’ activities. Any relevant subject matter is eligible, although preference is given to working groups that bring together students from different departments and disciplines.
To apply, please submit a brief description (4 page max.) of the proposed group, its area of focus and approach, its participants, and a detailed plan for the group’s activities for the 2026-27 academic year, including use of funds.
Please submit application statement as an attachment to cmes@berkeley.edu with “Grad Working Group” in the subject line. Questions can be directed to cmes@berkeley.edu.
Deadline to apply is November 1st. Late applications will be accepted.
