## 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.
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