Organizers
MUSTAFA SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY FOUNDATION
Laying emphasis on the development of science and technology in the Islamic World by adopting a nonprofit approach and maintaining full independence in achieving its goals, revering the Holy Prophet(PBUH) and following Islamic teachings, the Mustafa(PBUH) Science and Technology Foundation (MSTF) has started its activities within a framework honoring the scientists of the Islamic world and appreciating their efforts.
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Sharif University of Technology
Sharif University of Technology (SUT) is the highest ranked technological university in the Islamic Republic of Iran. SUT has expanded its services and today, it comprises 13 different departments in science and engineering. All departments offer B.S., M.S. and Ph.D. degree programs. SUT has established several research centers.
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USERN
USERN, the official acronym of Universal Scientific Education and Research Network, is non-governmental, non-profit organization and network for peaceful non-military scientific executions and policy-making.
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Tarbiat Modares University
Established in 1982, Tarbiat Modares University (TMU) is the first comprehensive graduate school in Iran. In particular, majority of Ph.D. programs in basic sciences and engineering were initially offered at TMU. As an elite exclusively postgraduate university, its primary mission is to train academic staff and researchers for universities and higher education centers as well as providing an environment for world class research.
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Tehran University of Medical Sciences
TUMS is the oldest and most well-known medical center in Iran, nationally as well as internationally. TUMS, as one of the country’s top research universities, accepts applications from the most qualified students. It also has the largest schools of medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, rehabilitation, allied medical sciences, public health, advanced technologies in medicine, nutritional sciences and dietetics, and nursing and midwifery in Iran as well as a virtual school. Over a hundred specialized research centers such as Science and Technology in Medicine, Rheumatology, Auditory, Digestive Disease, Skin Diseases and Leprosy, Trauma, Hematology and Oncology, Cardiovascular Diseases, Endocrinology and Metabolism, Reproductive Health, Urology, Immunology, and Asthma and Allergy are under the immediate supervision of this university.
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Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences
Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences (SBUMS) is one of the three medical universities in Tehran, the capital of Iran. It began its mission in 1961 with establishing the School of Medicine.The university is basically government funded and its fundamental cornerstones include the Board of Trustees, chancellor, and the University Council. Furthermore, 8 vice -chancellors in Academic & Education, Research & Technology, Health, Tre.atment, Food & Drug, Administration and Resources Development, Cultural & Students affairs, and International Affairs are the main wings of the university in fulfilling its tasks.
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Iran University of Science and Technology
The Iran University of Science and Technology (IUST) is a research institution and university of engineering and science in Iran. The university is home to 15 faculties offering undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in a wide range of engineering-based subjects as well as moths and physics. IUST is the only university in the Middle East which has a school of railway engineering and a school of progress engineering. It is also the only university in Iran which has a school of automotive engineering.
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Institute of Materials and Energy (MERC)
Establishing an effective link between research and production, extending the interaction between researchers inside and outside the country for transferring the needed technology and supporting the initiatives are some of the objectives of MERC. Therefore, MERC has developed extensive collaborations with National and International Universities and Industrial Research Institutes in recent years
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Shiraz University
Shiraz University is a public university located in Shiraz, Fars, Iran, established in 1946. Being one of the oldest and most prestigious modern universities in Iran, Shiraz University is listed among the top three research-oriented schools in the nation according to a ranking of Iranian universities based on scientific output.
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University of Isfahan
The University of Isfahan (UI) was established in 1946. Over the last 70 years, the university has evolved as a top academic institution in the country. With vigorous infrastructure, strong faculty and commitment to quality, the university has emerged for pedagogy and advocacy. It is a matter of pride for all aspirants to become a member of the UI. It has produced front ranking scientists and executives so that their achievements have made all of us proud. Today, UI is ready to meet the challenges of human resource development in Government, Industry and Academia.
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Alzahra University
Founded in 1964 as “Girls’ College”, Alzahra University is a one of the prominent institutions of higher education in Iran dedicated to educating learned and lively women. Although limited to the few majors of Translation Studies, Psychology, Secretarial Studies, and Housewifery during its early years of establishment, Girls’ College gradually grew and in 1975 was officially expanded into a university with four independent faculties of Humanities and Literature, Management, Economics, and Sciences. After the Islamic Revolution in Iran, it was renamed Alzahra University and continued to flourish in an enterprising and progressive spirit.
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Isfahan University of Technology (IUT)
IUT is one of the pioneers among the National universities and has been ranked among the top Asian Universities in the International University Rankings. IUT has 14 faculties and departments with about 11000 students and 600 academic members and offers four disciplines of engineering, basic sciences, agriculture and Natural resources in all three study level of BSc, MSc and PhD.
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Royan Institute
Royan Institute was established in 1991 by the late Dr Saeid Kazemi Ashtiani and a group of researchers and physicians in Iran University of Medical Sciences of ACECR as an outpatient surgery center to provide medical services to infertile couples as well as research and training in reproductive sciences. In 2002, the research fields in Royan Institute extended into stem cell studies as well. Afterward the research findings were adjusted to application in regenerative medicine and cell therapy approaches. After succeeding three decades, Royan Institute focuses on increasing the success rate of infertility treatment alongside embryo health, and the level of public health through cell therapy clinical services.
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AYANDEGAN INSTITUTE
Ayandegan is an independent institute, with more than a decade of experience, helping improve strategic planning through research and analysis. The purpose at Ayandegan is to use a problem-oriented approach to accurately recognize the significance of pending issues in different sites of the country and seek to enhance the quality of life and the governance system.
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AGENCY FOR SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND RESEARCH (A*STAR)
The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) is a catalyst, enabler and convector of significant research initiatives among the research community in Singapore and beyond. Through open innovation, they collaborate with their partners in both the public and private sectors, and bring science and technology to benefit the economy and society.
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UPM
University Putra Malaysia (UPM) is recognized by the independent government assessments as one of Malaysia's leading research universities offering undergraduate and postgraduate courses with a focus on agricultural sciences and its related fields. Founded in 1931 as the School of Agriculture. Now, UPM offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs in most fields such as science, engineering, medicine, veterinary medicine, business, and social science. It was ranked as the 159th best university in the world in 2020 by QS and it was ranked 34th in Best Asian Universities and the 2nd best university in Malaysia.
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University of Karachi
The University of Karachi was established through the parliament as a Federal University in 1951. Karachi University always proudly mentions the names of renowned educationists and scholars associated with this institution of higher learning like, Dr. I. H. Qureshi, Dr. Mahmud Hussain, Dr. Salemuzzaman Siddiqui, Dr. Afzal Hussain Qadri, Dr. M. M. Ahmed, Dr Mujtaba Karim, Prof. M. Ilyas, Prof. Q. Fareed, Dr. Ibadur Rehman Khan, Prof Muntakhib ul Haq, Prof. Memony, Dr. S. M. Yousuf, Dr. M. A Wali and Dr. Karawala. The faculty was drawn not only from Pakistan but also included eminent educationists from Europe and America.
The Karachi University today is the biggest university in the country. It comprises eight faculties with which all the colleges of the city are affiliated. B.S., M.S., M.Phil. and Ph.D. classes under five of these faculties Arts, Science, Pharmacy, Management and Administrative Science and Islamic Learning are conducted on the campus, while under the Faculties of Medicine, law and Education it examines the students admitted to their affiliated colleges. Research programmers leading to M.Phil and Ph.D. Degree are offered under all the faculties.
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Sultan Qaboos University
Sultan Qaboos University is the realization of the promise announced by His Majesty Sultan Qaboos Bin Said during the 10th anniversary of Oman’s National Day in 1980. In accordance with the Royal Directives of His Majesty, The University commenced with five colleges; namely Medicine, Engineering, Agriculture, Education, and Science. Furthermore, the College of Arts was established in 1987, following the College of Commerce and Economics which was developed in 1993. The College of Law joined the University in 2006 and finally, the College of Nursing was established in 2008. SQU’s vision is to continue its national leading role in higher education and community service and also to be internationally recognized for innovative research, quality of its graduates, and strategic partnerships. Also, its mission is to excel in teaching and learning, research and innovation, and community service by promoting the principles of scientific analysis and creative thinking in a collegial and stimulating environment and to participate in the production, development, and dissemination of knowledge and interact with national and international communities.
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Tehran University of Medical Sciences (TUMS)
Tehran University of Medical Sciences (TUMS) is the largest, "most distinguished “and most highly-ranked medical university of Iran. Located in Tehran adjacent to the main University of Tehran campus, it was founded as part of Dar ol-Fonoon in 1851, and later absorbed into the University of Tehran in 1934. In September 2008, Iran's Minister of Health, Treatment, and Medical Education, Dr. Lankarani, called TUMS a pioneer in research throughout the country with a noticeable lead over its peer universities. The university operates The National Museum of Medical Sciences History as well. TUMS is accredited with Premier Status by Accreditation Service for International Colleges and Universities (ASIC UK)
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ALZAHRA UNIVERSITY
Founded in 1964 as “Girls’ College”, Alzahra University is a one of the prominent institutions of higher education in Iran dedicated to educating learned and lively women. Although limited to the few majors of Translation Studies, Psychology, Secretarial Studies, and Housewifery during its early years of establishment, Girls’ College gradually grew and in 1975 was officially expanded into a university with four independent faculties of Humanities and Literature, Management, Economics, and Sciences. After the Islamic Revolution in Iran, it was renamed Alzahra University and continued to flourish in an enterprising and progressive spirit.
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Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting University
The Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting University is a public university in Tehran, Iran, which has five faculties of Media & Communication, TV & Radio Productions, Religion and Media, Media Engineering and Digital Arts. It also has campuses in Qom.
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IUST
The Iran University of Science and Technology (IUST) is a research institution and university of engineering and science in Iran. The university is home to 15 faculties offering undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in a wide range of engineering-based subjects as well as moths and physics. IUST is the only university in the Middle East which has a school of railway engineering and a school of progress engineering. It is also the only university in Iran which has a school of automotive engineering. There are also 12 research centers, nine centers of excellence and 19 specialized libraries as well as four satellite campuses in other parts of the country. According to the results of 2016 Times Higher Education World University Rankings, IUST stands as the "First University of the Country", 57th among Asian Universities and 457th among World Universities.
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Tarbiat Modares University
Tarbiat Modares University, is an exclusively graduate university with its main campus in Tehran, Iran. It was founded in 1982 and is consistently ranked among top universities in Iran. Tarbiat Modares University (TMU) is the only exclusively graduate university in Iran and was founded to train university professors. Established in 1982, Tarbiat Modares University (TMU) is the first comprehensive graduate school in Iran. In particular, majority of PhD. programs in basic sciences and engineering were initially offered at TMU. It currently offers M.A/M.Sc. degrees in 171 academic programs and Ph.D. degrees in 132 academic programs, with more than 7300 and 3700 students in each level, respectively. At present, there are 17 faculties and 14 affiliated research centers in the university. The university enjoys the cooperation of more than 700 full-time academic members
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Imam Sadiq University
The Imam Sadiq University is an Iranian university in Tehran Established in 1982, the goal of the university is to bridge the gap between Islamic researches and modern studies, especially humanities. Imam Sadiq University was established on the premises that used to house the Harvard School of Management until the 1979 Iranian Revolution. The university is regarded as one of the elite universities in Iran that has played a prime role in recruiting politicians and other prime figures in the Islamic Republic. The university offers BA, MA, and Ph.D. degrees in fields such as political science, economics, Islamic jurisprudence, law (private law, public law, criminal law, and international law), management, and communications. It has eight colleges in operation.
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Isfahan University of Medical Sciences
Isfahan University of Medical Sciences (IUMS) was established in 1946, as the Isfahan Higher School of Health Education. In 1950, the Isfahan Faculty of Medicine was inaugurated and students were admitted for the M.D. degrees after a 6-year medical training course.
The University currently employs more than 22,000 non-academic and more than 850 academic members of staff.
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Isfahan Science and Technology Town
Isfahan Science and Technology Town (ISTT) intends to become an organization that is an example and reference for the establishment of Science and Technology Parks and Incubators, the creation of knowledge-based businesses, and the development of Innovation and Technopreneurship on national and regional levels; thus becoming the growth engine to the national development plan for industry making technologies. With Such an objective, ISTT is playing a vital role in the orientation of provincial and regional development plans towards knowledge-based development.
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Isfahan Elite Foundation
The missions of Isfahan Elite Foundation include creating a platform for cultivating elites, identifying elite talents, and helping them to reach scientific and research peaks. Isfahan Elite Foundation was established in 2018.
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