Royan International Research Award was founded by the late director of Royan Institute, Dr Saeid Kazemi Ashtiani with the aim of encouraging researchers, appreciating their efforts and preparing a friendly scientific atmosphere for them to exchange their knowledge and experiences. Kazemi had wonderful ideas to bring researchers together and motivate them to increase their efforts and perform high level researches via this research award. Royan’s staff lost their beloved director in January 2006 by heart attack, May he rest in peace. The winners will be invited to take part in the Award Ceremony on the designated day so as to be granted their awards. Each winner will be rewarded for a certificate, the symbol of Royan Award and Valuable Iranian handicraft gift. It is necessary for winners to present their works in Royan International Twin Congress beside the Award Ceremony.