Welcome to the Institute for Iraqi Studies

The Institute for Iraqi Studies at Boston University is an educational initiative designed to enable, foster and encourage inter-disciplinary scholarship on contemporary Iraq, including but not limited to religious institutions and practices, politics, society, history and culture, as well Iraq’s regional and international relations.  The Institute hosts an Annual Lecture on Contemporary Iraq, an Annual Workshop on Iraq, and an annual conference.  The Institute also aims to support scholars, by bringing Iraqis to the United States for study through fellowships.

The Institute for Iraqi Studies would like to express our gratitude for His Excellency Adil Abdul-Mahdi for his instrumental support in founding this organization. Adil Abdul-Mahdi is the  former First Vice President of Iraq ; he served from April 6, 2005 to May 31, 2011. He previously served as the Finance Minister of Iraq from June 2, 2004 to April 6, 2005. He is a politician, an economist and a friend of the Institute.

Call for Fellowship applications now posted.
This is a splendid opportunity for Iraq-based scholars. Please see “Fellowships” page for more details.