Iranian Scientists Set Record in Presenting Research Proposals

A total of 842 research proposals were submitted to the Iran National Science Foundation of Iran in September of this year, which is the highest monthly figure of proposals received since 2003 when the foundation was established.

In September of this year, the Iranian scientific community of researchers appeared more enthusiastic than ever in collaborating with the National Science Foundation. This record-breaking figure indicates the dynamism and remarkable growth of research in Iran. The increased acceptance of collaboration with the Iran National Science Foundation demonstrates the high trust and motivation of the scientific community.

According to the INSF, these figures also highlight the foundation’s key role in supporting innovative and applied research.

The INSF is an Iranian government agency that supports fundamental research and education in the fields of science, engineering, and medical science.

INSF is a legally independent governmental institute, which is administered by a board of trustees. It is located in the presidential institute. The assets of this foundation are supplied via governmental aids, bank facilities, investments of its own surplus assets, receiving both financially and non-financially from true or legal persons. President of the foundation has the highest position in INSF. Under the board's approval and the order of the chairman of the board of trustees, the president will preside over the foundation for a four-year period of time.

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