Call for Submissions: The 8th Khatam University Research and Technology Festival

According to the Public Relations and Website Office of Khatam University, on the threshold of the 8th Research and Technology Festival, Khatam University’s Research Affairs Department—intending to recognize and honor valuable scientific, research, technological, and innovative achievements—has invited faculty members, students, staff, and affiliated units to participate in the evaluation and selection process of this year’s festival by submitting information and documentation of their activities.

This festival serves as an opportunity to reassess the university’s academic and research capacities, showcase impactful activities, and commend the efforts of individuals who, through their knowledge, expertise, and innovation, play a pivotal role in advancing the frontiers of science, expanding technology, and strengthening the bond between academia and industry. Accordingly, the evaluation process for selecting winners will emphasize transparency, fairness, clear criteria, and reliable, verifiable documentation.

Evaluation and Selection Categories

In the 8th Khatam University Research and Technology Festival, research and technological activities and achievements will be examined and evaluated across the following categories:

• Distinguished Researcher
• Distinguished Veteran Researcher
• Distinguished Young Researcher
• Distinguished Researcher with Consistent Research Continuity
• Distinguished Researcher with the Highest Citations in the Past Year
• Distinguished Technological Researcher
• Distinguished Student Researcher
• Distinguished Book
• Distinguished Laboratory
• Distinguished Research Staff Member
• Distinguished Researcher in Industry-Collaboration Research Projects
• Distinguished Research and Technology Staff Member within the Pasargad Financial Group
• Distinguished Technological Company within the Pasargad Financial Group
• Special Sustainability Award

How to Participate and Submit Documentation

The call for the 8th Khatam University Research and Technology Festival emphasizes: Eligible applicants are requested to carefully review the forms for each respective category (in Farsi), complete their information and records in accordance with the specified timeframe and guidelines, and provide all required documentation fully and accurately. After review and verification against the festival’s regulations, the information and documents received will serve as the basis for evaluation and scoring. Applicants are solely responsible for the accuracy and completeness of the submitted information, and only valid and verifiable documentation will be considered during the evaluation process.

According to this report, beyond honoring the selected winners, the 8th Khatam University Research and Technology Festival provides an opportunity to foster a culture of research, support innovation, develop technological activities, enhance university-industry collaboration, and emphasize sustainable development approaches. Active participation by members of the university community in this event will help identify valuable institutional capacities and facilitate the more effective utilization of scientific and research achievements.

The Research Affairs Department of Khatam University invites all eligible individuals to participate in this scientific event by submitting their achievements and documentation, contributing to the advancement of the university’s research and technology standing.

The deadline for submitting information to the 8th Khatam University Research and Technology Festival has been announced as November 7, 2026.