Second Joint Call by the Iran National Science Foundation (INSF) and the Russian Science Foundation (RSF)

Iran National Science Foundation (INSF) and the Russian Science Foundation (RSF) announced their second joint call for proposals. The two organisations aim to fund up to 10 joint research projects in the following research areas:

• Life Sciences (including but not limited to biology, biotechnology, and microbiology—medical research is not included)
• Material Sciences (including but not limited to smart materials, biomaterials, superconductors, batteries, and rare minerals)
• Health and Medical Research

Eligibility Criteria (For Iranian Applicants Only)

Full-time faculty members from Iranian universities and educational/research institutions are eligible to participate. Iranian researchers must:

• Collaborate with their Russian partners to complete the joint English proposal form and commitment letter.
• Submit the proposal via the INSF Research Management System (rtms.insf.org).
• Fill out an online form and upload supporting documents, including:
  • An up-to-date CV
  • A faculty appointment letter

Applicants are strongly encouraged to review the general terms and eligibility requirements before submission.

Call Documents

• Joint project English proposal form
• Terms and conditions for proposal submission
• Commitment letter form (Jointly completed by Iranian and Russian researchers, signed by the university or research institute where the project is to be implemented, and submitted to both INSF and RSF)

Call Dates

• Call announcement: 1 April 2025                                                   
• Submission deadline:   20 June 2025                                              
• Winners announcement: by 25 December 2025                    
• Start of project/funding:   1 January 2026                            
• End of projects:  31 December 2028   

Funding Details

The maximum funding support for each joint project for the Iranian side is up to 30 billion Rials for a maximum duration of three years.

Contact Information

For Iranian researchers: 

Applicants, having reviewed the call details and relevant regulations on the INSF portal, may direct their questions regarding submission or scientific content to Dr. Moradhaseli via:

• The INSF Research Management System (submit a ticket through your profile)
• Email: moradhaseli.s@insf.org

For Russian researchers: 

Further details are available on the RSF website: https://www.rscf.ru/en/contests