Iran to Create Several New Research Centers on Cognitive Sciences

“At present, over 20 research centers in the field of cognitive sciences have been activated in the country, and one of our future plans is the establishment of 15 new cognitive centers which will be formed in the academic centers across the country,” said Mohammad Mahdavi, the secretary of the Cognitive Sciences and Technologies Development Headquarters of the Iranian Vice-Presidency for Science, Technology and Knowledge-Based Economy.

“Forming research centers in the fields of cognitive science and technology is one of our activities to train and prepare experienced and expert personnel,” he added.

Mahdavi explained that the development and expansion of research activities requires the joint cooperation of researchers and professors, adding that the Headquarters is always ready to provide the necessary support to materialize this goal.

The Iranian Headquarters for the Development of Cognitive Sciences and Technologies, affiliated with the Vice-Presidency for Science, Technology and Knowledge-Based Economy says it is stepping up its interactions with international partners, active centers, and cognitive sciences and technologies institutions to find out more about the capacities of providing services and cognitive technologies, increase the potential, share experiences of research centers, and take advantage of scientific experiences and findings.

The Headquarters is trying to create the necessary grounds for adopting strategic policies and implementing solutions based on the plans.

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