Programme Structure

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There will be one new edition of the Fellowship each year, with various asynchronous events

throughout the year plus an in-person annual residency taking place every autumn around

October. There shall be 10 Fellows each year. Each Fellowship year will run for eight months

of any calendar year. Fellows will forever have access to all asynchronous events.

The Fellowship operates across concrete thematic areas inspired by Farah Pahlavi’s legacy:

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Women Empowerment

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To empower and uplift women worldwide by promoting their active participation in

entrepreneurship, education, sports, leadership, and civic engagement. The aim is to

enable women to become change agents in their communities and sectors, bridge gender

gaps in education, economic participation, leadership and society, and foster resilience,

confidence, and agency in women across diverse contexts. The aim is to o9er an

empowerment tool for women to lead in tackling humanity’s most significant challenges.

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Arts and Culture

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To promote and preserve the richness of Iranian arts, culture, and history while elevating

it to a global stage, fostering cross-dialogue, understanding, and appreciation among

diverse audiences. The work in this thematic area aims to foster a deeper appreciation of

Iranian heritage worldwide, create opportunities for cultural exchange and cross-

dialogue, bridge divides and promote understanding, and protect and elevate Iranian

culture for future generations.

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Eligibility Criteria of Participants

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Programme Governance

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The governance of the Fellowship will be overseen by the Foundation Executive Board to

ensure the effective implementation, oversight, and overall administration. The designated

Programme Manager will handle the Fellowship’s daily operations and its execution.