The Contemporary Iranian Studies Conference serves as a venue for academics, scholars, experts and students from around the world to exchange knowledge, ideas, and experiences related to contemporary Iran. The conference theme is Iranian Studies in the contemporary era and aims to investigate new approaches and methods to this field of study. However, panel proposals and abstracts related to all major fields of Iranian studies in four general categories of politics, sociology, culture and economics are welcomed. The themes include but are not limited to contemporary history, sociology, political science, religions and theology, art, international relations, new media and communication studies, and Diaspora studies. Interdisciplinary approaches and comparative studies are also very welcomed. The conference will take place in the Faculty of World Studies, the University of Tehran to provide an ideal opportunity for all Iranian Studies scholars to establish network and exchange ideas to gain first-hand knowledge of Iran’s rich culture and civilization including history, customs, tradition, religion, language, and everyday life.
Upon the peer-review process, selected papers can be published in the Journal of World Sociopolitical Studies, published by the University of Tehran. The conference will be conducted in both Persian and English.
Registration Fee Presenters and Participants: €100 Students: €60. Paper submission is free. The payments will be by cash on arrival
Important Dates
Abstract Submission Deadline: 2025-05-31
Conference Date: 2025-10-27
Venue: University of Tehran, Faculty of World Studies
Website: https://iranianstudies.ut.ac.ir/
If you have any inquiries please contact: [email protected]