Ebrahimi Fellowship for Persian Art

The Ebrahimi Fellowship for Persian Art promotes excellence in research and publication on Persian art from the ancient to the contemporary period. Fellowships support research at the Smithsonian's National Museum of Asian Art in Washington, DC. Research proposals are evaluated in terms of merit, originality, methodology, and potential for significant publication that will advance scholarly and public understanding of Persian visual arts. Interdisciplinary proposals with a primary focus on Iranian visual arts will be considered. The Ebrahimi Fellowship is intended to provide an environment conducive to research, writing, and collegial discourse. Fellows are expected to devote themselves full-time to the proposed project and to participate in the museum's scholarly community and programs. Scholars of all nationalities are welcome to apply. Doctoral candidates, early career scholars, and senior scholars are all encouraged to apply. Awards will be made for a period of three months and are not renewable, with appointments taking place in 2026–2027.