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The Nemati Book Award honors exceptional monographs on Iran’s minoritized ethnic and religious groups. Established in memory of Mrs. Nemati [from Kermanshah in Iran], the award supports inclusive, interdisciplinary scholarship. The UNC-Chapel Hill Persian Studies Program administers this award in collaboration with the Association for Iranian Studies (AIS).
Prize
$1,000 (awarded biennially)
Eligibility
Books published in the past two years (January 1, 2024- December 31, 2025)
Focus
Communities such as Armenian, Assyrian, Jewish, Zoroastrian, Bahá'í, Kurdish, Baluch, Yarsan, and others
Submission
Authors or publishers may submit a digital copy of the book, a nomination letter by authors/publishers, and a CV by January 31, 2026, to yaghoobi@email.unc.edu
