Canadian Centre for Iranian Studies

Canadian Centre for Iranian Studies

Canadian Centre for Iranian Studies is an independent and nonpartisan research hub based in Toronto Canada, working with researchers from all over the world as well as other Institutions in North America and Europe. CIS invites researchers, academicians, writers, and intellectuals to join the initiative.

What we do

The Center coordinates research and public programming across conferences, publications, workshops, and outreach.

Conferences

Scholarly meetings on Iran, the Middle East, and Persianate regions.

Publications

Research papers, essays, and editorial projects from affiliated scholars.

Workshops

Discussion sessions open to students and the wider public.

Outreach

Public programs that share knowledge beyond the academy.

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Mission

The mission of the Canadian Centre for Iranian Studies (CIS) is to launch and coordinate a variety of research and outreach activities to explore the history, arts, society, environment, new technology, philosophy, and politics related to Iran and those regions historically influenced by the Persian language and culture in the Middle East and Central Asia. The activities of the Center include conferences, publications, and workshops.

Research subjects outside the Asian and Middle Eastern regions may also be considered within the research area of the Centre.

Objectives

The Center promotes conferences, research projects, and publications by Iranians and international scholars about Iran and regions historically influenced by the Persian language and culture in the Middle East and Central Asia.

The Center also serves as the focal point for public discussion and disseminating knowledge about Iran. Publications are reserved for scholars; however, workshops and discussion sessions are, for most of the time, open to the public, including university and college students.

Currently, the Center has no transferable credits to offer.

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Articles

Recent writing and research from the Canadian Centre for Iranian Studies.

Articles

Ata Hoodashtian

گشایش پرسش مرکزی این نوشته آن است که چرا در این صد و اندی سال گذشته، ایران نتوانست…

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Our history

Learn how the Canadian Centre for Iranian Studies grew as an independent research hub in Toronto, connecting scholars from all over the world.

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CIS historical context

CIS invites researchers, academicians, writers, and intellectuals to join the initiative

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Founders

Ata Hoodashtian, Ph.D.

Ata Hoodashtian, Ph.D.

Political Science and Philosophy

Academic Director

Javid Azimi

Javid Azimi

History

Board member

Arash Joudaki, Ph.D.

Arash Joudaki, Ph.D.

History

Board member & Research Director

Introducing

Three focus areas that shape the Center’s research and public programs.

Persepolis — Gate of All Nations

Focus

History

Explore foundations of governance, historical inquiry, and Iranian studies.

Persian culture

Focus

Culture

Persian language and culture across the Middle East and Central Asia.

Iranian art

Focus

Art

Artistic traditions and contemporary cultural production linked to the region.