Call for Research (papers, book, projects)
The 5th Farabi International Award on the
Humanities and Islamic Studies, October 2011
Submission Deadline:
May 1st, 2011
Celebration Date:
TBC
Introduction
In order to promote the place of the Humanities
and Islamic Studies and encourage the
researchers of this field to carry out authentic
fundamental-applied research studies, conforming
with scientific and local knowledge criteria,
and in order to present and commend top
researchers and scholars in the Humanities and
Islamic Studies domain, the Iranian Ministry of
Science, Research and Technology is organizing
the Fifth Farabi International Award in
cooperation with domestic and foreign scientific organizations and institutes.
The Award, including 12 scientific groups, will
be held in two sections: Domestic and Foreign.
In the domestic section; scholarsâ?? research
works will be assessed at two levels of Adults
and Youth (Under 35 Years Old). In the Foreign
section, which is specially designated to
non-Iranian researchers, only works related to
the domain of Iranian and Islamic Civilization and Culture will be admitted.
Subject of the Award
The main subject of the Award is to recognize
and introduce top research works in the
humanities and Islamic Studies which may be sent
to the secretariat of the Award in the form of
published, unpublished, academic thesis or any other forms.
In the subsidiary section of the Award, superior
research centers, top research leaders, superior
scientific research publications, top scientific
associations, distinguished translators
in Latin & Arabic, superior proofreaders,
pioneers of the Humanities in Iran,
distinguished biographers, outstanding theorists
and authors, distinguished scientific services
and pioneer professors (Deceased ones) are
introduced and commemorated annually.
Goals of the Award
? Providing grounds and paving the way for
the promotion, strenngthening and development of the humanities.
? Helping to delineate the importance,
application and role of the Humanities in planning and policymaking processes.
? Familiarizing and deepening awareness of
the Iranian society about the role of the
humanities in the area of science production,
culture and civilization building.
? Introducing the scientific potentials of
Iran and the Muslim world in the field of the Humanities.
? Identifying and introducing top talents
in the field of the HHumanities.
? Encouraging the scholars in order to
produce indigenous knowlledge in the area of the
Humanities in Iran and in the Muslim world.
? Providing suitable conditions to
encourage and guide young taalents to conduct an
indigenous, profound, fundamental and applied
research studies on the humanities.
? Helping to rethink and re-read mentality
and scientific herittage of Iran and the Muslim
world in the field of the Humanities.
Scientific Groups of the Award
Farabi International Award consists of twelve
scientific groups which cover all areas of the
Humanities and Islamic sciences. The scientific
council of the Award, consists of heads of
scientific groups, is the highest decision
making body on scientific affairs of the Award.
Each scientific group consists of 7 or 9
prominent professors and researchers who assess
the scientific works during four stages of
scientific evaluation under the supervision of the head of the group.
Scientific groups of the Award, in Persian alphabetical order, are as follows:
1. History, Geography and Archeology
2. Law
3. Language and Literature
4. Social and Communication Sciences
5. Economics, Management and Accounting
6. Educational Sciences, Psychology,
Behavioral Sciences and Physical Education
7. Political Sciences, International Relations and Regional Studies
8. Jurisprudence, Principles of Islam, Quranic Sciences and Hadith
9. Philosophy, Theosophy, Ethics, Religions and Mysticism
10. Information Technology, Information and Library Sciences
11. Islamic Revolution and Imam Khomeini Studies
12. Arts and Aesthetics Studies
How to participate?
Those who are interested in attending the Award
may check the website of the Award,
www.farabiaward.ir, during the appointed time;
download and fill in the related forms and then
send their research works accompanied by other
required documents to the secretariat of the Award.
Required Documents
1. Two hard copies of the work
2. Electronic file of the work
3. Filled out participation form
4. Curriculum Vitae
5. A 3Ã?4 cm personal photo
6. A copy of ID (For youth researchers)
Research centers, scientific associations and
scientific publications may get relevant forms
and information and necessary documents from the web site of the Award.
Important Notes
? Necessary documents should be provided
and sent in full. Incoomplete documents will not be processed.
? Only the works with research essence will be evaluated.
? Finalized research works are just accepted.
? Works not older than 3 years (done since
October 2008 onward)) are accepted.
? In case of any change in contact
information (e.g. address, pphone number etc.)
after the work is sent, the secretariat should be informed accordingly.
? Only unpublished failed works will be
returned. Published woorks sent to the Award
will be granted to the library of the Research
Institute for Social and Cultural Studies.
Selected works and works of merit will not be returned under any conditions.
? Research works may be sent by a legal or a real person.
? Translated essays and works are not accepted.
Contact information
Address of Secretariat:
Secretariat of Farabi International Award
Institute for Social and Cultural Studies
No. 124, Shahid Momen Nejad St. (1st Golestan), Pasdaran Ave.
Tehran, Iran.
Tel: +98-21- 22767485 22767487
Fax: +98-21- 22767490
Web Site: www.farabiaward.ir
E-mail: (info /at/ farabiaward.ir)
