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The Persian Manuscripts Association (PMA) is an international academic organisation dedicated to the study of manuscripts from the vast Persianate world. This includes Greater Iran, and all regions historically engaged in the Persian language and culture.

The PMA is and will remain a non-profit, non-political, and non-governmental organisation.

The PMA enthusiastically welcomes new members and offers membership to individuals from all backgrounds. 
Members are entitled to:

  •  submit an abstract and register for our biannual conferences
  • submit and publish in our journal Shamsa
  • apply for PMA grants and awards 
  • access to the PMA Archive
  • support accessing materials housed in Iran
  • be invited to PMA talks and events

All membership applications are reviewed and approved by the PMA directorial board.


Lifetime Membership: £500
Regular Membership: £60 per year
Student Membership: £30 per year