There are 5 main funding organizations in I. R. Iran:

• Ministry of Science, Research and Technology (MSRT)
  • Student Affairs Organization (SAO)
  • Centre for International Scientific Studies and Cooperation (CISSC)
• Ministry of Health and Medical Education (MOHME)
  • National Institute for Medical Research Development (NIMAD)
• Iran National Science Foundation (INSF)
• Iran's National Elites Foundation (INEF)
• Iran National Innovation Fund (INIF)