About Us
The Ehsan Yarshater Center for Iranian Studies is the foremost academic research center in Iranian studies in the United States with an active publication program.
Ehsan Yarshater
Ehsan Yarshater was a towering figure in the field of Iranian studies. His life was single-mindedly devoted to promoting a wider knowledge and a profound understanding of Iranian civilization. The scope of Professor Yarshater’s career was expansive, spanning teaching, research, publication, public engagement, philanthropy, and much more.
Remembering Professor Ehsan Yarshater (1920-2018)
Active Research Projects
Encyclopaedia Iranica
The Encyclopaedia Iranica is a comprehensive research tool dedicated to the study of Iranian civilization in all aspects from prehistory to the present.
A History of Persian Literature
Persian literature is the jewel in the crown of Persian culture. It has profoundly influenced the literatures of Ottoman Turkey, Muslim India and Turkic Central Asia. Yet Persian literature has never received the attention it truly deserves.
News
Columbia University and the Encyclopaedia Iranica Foundation Reach Agreement Relating to Renowned Encyclopaedia Iranica
The Encyclopaedia will continue to be published at another reputable academic institution, and its online content will continue to be freely available.