The Latifeh Yarshater Award is a biennial academic award established by the Persian Heritage Foundation to honor the memory of Latifeh Yarshater and her dedication to improving women's human rights in Persian-speaking societies. The award recognizes outstanding scholarship in Iranian Studies that contributes to the understanding and advancement of women's status in these societies.
Purpose.
The Latifeh Yarshater Award encourages academic research that:
Eligibility.
The award, valued at $3,000, is granted based on the following criteria:
Award committee.
The 2024 Latifeh Yarshater Award Committee includes: