## Named Funds at ISSH: Empowering Research and Talent ### What is a Named Fund? A named fund is a distinctive opportunity to personally and strategically support the research and talent at the Institute for Social Sciences and Humanities (ISSH). Individuals, foundations, and corporations can establish a named fund starting from $100,000, with the intention of perpetuity. These funds can be initiated through donations or bequests, ensuring lasting impact. ### Purpose and Flexibility As the founder of a named fund, you can direct your contribution towards one of the following specific goals within ISSH’s broad mission: - **Funding Best Students**: Enable top students to pursue a PhD at ISSH or another university in collaboration with ISSH. - **Research and Innovation**: Support advancements in language-independent and inclusive educational technologies and research and development in AI-Pedagogy. - **Interdisciplinary Social Studies**: Fund research that spans multiple social science disciplines. - **Developmental Studies**: Invest in research focused on developmental studies. - **Graduate School Operations**: Contribute to the operational needs of the graduate school. - **Agora**: Support ISSH’s Tribune and bilingual and multimedia platform widely used by intellectual community. - **AcademiX**: Fund the MOOCs platform for the general public and civil society empowerment and education. - **Publications**: Support the University Press, including academic and research publications, Iran Academia Journal, ISSH Journal of AI, Education and Research, printed and online books, and online knowledge platforms. - **International Conference on Contemporary Iranian Studies**: Fund the bi-annual conference focused on contemporary issues in Iranian studies. - **Research Opportunities and Shelter City for Iranian Scholars**: Provide support and shelter in The Netherlands for scholars from Iran. ### Establishing a Named Fund 1. **Initiation**: Named funds can be established starting from $100,000. 2. **Funding**: Contributions can be made through direct donations or by will. 3. **Management**: We ensure responsible management of the funds, with returns allocated to the fund’s designated purpose. ### Benefits of Creating a Named Fund - **Personal Legacy**: Leave a lasting impact on areas you are passionate about. - **Targeted Support**: Directly contribute to specific projects or initiatives that align with your values. - **Sustained Impact**: Ensure ongoing support for ISSH’s mission and objectives. >[!info] ># [Click Here to Create Named Fund Now](https://www.every.org/issh/f/your-lasting-gift-to)