IRAN HERITAGE FOUNDATION

For the past 30 years, the Iran Heritage Foundation has proudly supported Iranian culture, history, and language, so both the Iranian community & the whole world can be enriched by them. Iran is one of the oldest civilisations in the world, and it has a priceless wealth of knowledge, philosophies, science, art, traditions and skills gained over 5000 years. And it’s still evolving today.

RESTORATION OF CLASSIC IRANIAN FILMS

The IHF has launched a major initiative to restore classic Iranian films in partnership with Cineteca di Bologna, one of the world’s leading film archives and restoration laboratories, internationally recognised for its work in preserving and promoting global film heritage. Cineteca di Bologna has committed matched funding in support of this programme.

The Iran Heritage Foundation extends its sympathies to the people of Iran in these difficult times and is deeply concerned by reports of damage to cultural and historical sites in the country. Cultural treasures are protected under the Hague Convention for the Protection of Cultural Property in the Event of Armed Conflict as well as the 1972 World Heritage Convention.

Iran is home to one of the world’s oldest and richest civilisations, with a cultural legacy that spans millennia and belongs not only to the people of Iran but also to the shared heritage of humanity.

The protection of cultural heritage in times of conflict must remain a universal responsibility and an essential duty owed to future generations.

2025 CALL FOR BOOK PROPOSALS IS NOW CLOSED

IHF Modern Iran Series
The second round of the 'Call for Book Proposals' is now closed. The next round will be in 2026; please look out for an announcement in due course!

Updated September 5, 2025

2026 GRANT PROGRAMME IS NOW OPEN

The first cycle of the Iran Heritage Foundation’s 2026 Grant Programme is now open. The deadline for submission of applications is 30 April 2026..
Please read the full announcement here.

Updated March 19, 2026

NEW OPEN ACCESS SERIES

Bloomsbury and the Iran Heritage Foundation announce a new partnership to publish a series of open-access academic books on the history, politics, and culture of modern and contemporary Iran, entitled
The IHF Modern Iran Series.

GRANTS AWARDED IN 2025

The Iran Heritage Foundation awards competitive grants to researchers across various academic disciplines, with a particular focus on archaeology, art, history, linguistics, literature, and music. Funding is awarded based on merit and may support a range of activities, including fieldwork and the digitisation of photographic archives.
Read the full announcement here
Updated March 2026

IHF ACHIEVEMENTS OVER THE YEARS

For three decades, the Iran Heritage Foundation has been at the forefront of preserving and promoting Iran’s rich cultural heritage.
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EVENTS

Our events are diverse, enlightening and celebratory in nature, ranging from academic lectures which shed new light on Iran’s rich history, through to our unforgettable annual Norouz gala. Everyone is welcome to partake, learn and enjoy. Click here for a taste of our events highlights.

EXPERIENCES

The IHF seeks to host experiences that capture the qualities of our unique peoples and places, and welcome our members & their friends to the vibrancy of Iranian culture. They might include a poetry night which reimagines the legendary words of Rumi and Hafez, or a Supper Club which brings people together over delicious Iranian food - because there is no better way to connect than sharing a meal around a table.

EXHIBITIONS

Our exhibitions have historically included partnerships and initiatives with some of the world's leading institutions, such as the British Museum and the V&A museum, which recently displayed our sell-out Epic Irane show. The Cyrus Cylinder tour came to 5 major museums across the US including the J. Paul Getty Museum.

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