Call for Applications for the Morvarid Guiv Graduate Fellowship in Zoroastrian Studies

The Pourdavoud Institute for the Study of the Iranian World announces a call for applications for the Morvarid Guiv Graduate Fellowship in Zoroastrian Studies. This fellowship is awarded to outstanding graduate students whose works encompass different facets of Zoroastrian studies, that is, the Zoroastrian religion, its ancient history, languages, and scriptures.

Up to six successful applicants will be awarded with a Morvarid Guiv Graduate Fellowship in Zoroastrian Studies in the amount of $3,000, which shall be disbursed in $1,000 increments over the course of Fall Quarter 2026, Winter Quarter 2027, and Spring Quarter 2027.

Eligible recipients are any full-time, UCLA-enrolled graduate students in good academic standing whose work pertains to Zoroastrian studies. Applications are due by Monday, August 24, 2026 at 5:00pm.

Please click here to download the full call for applications and application instructions.