Iranian Studies Dissertation Writing Workshop

The Iranian Studies Students’ Forum and the
Elahé Omidyar Mir-Djalali Institute of Iranian Studies
jointly present

Writing a Dissertation in Iranian Studies

Niyosha Keyzad, University of Toronto
Abolfazl Moshiri, University of Toronto

Friday, May 1, 2026, 1:00 p.m.

Iranian Studies Seminar Room
Rm 304, 4 Bancroft Ave
Toronto, ON M5S 1C1

Registration Link:
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/N0uXV7HSyN

Join University of Toronto alumni Niyosha Keyzad (PhD, English Literature and Diaspora & Transnational Studies) and Abolfazl Moshiri (PhD, Near and Middle Eastern Civilizations) for an engaging workshop dedicated to dissertation writing. Designed for Iranian Studies doctoral students, this session offers practical guidance on completing thesis projects successfully, from choosing and refining a topic to managing time, conducting research, strengthening writing skills, and sustaining motivation throughout the process.

Participants will also explore strategies for handling stress, incorporating feedback, communicating effectively with committee members, and navigating the final stages of formatting, defending, and submitting the dissertation. The workshop will further address professional development and the cultivation of a strong scholarly profile.