The goal of the program is to cultivate collaborations between Iranian nationals working overseas and the national academics. The CISSC promotes joint scientific research via providing financial support, offering travel grants, and managing sabbatical leaves.

In this program, the goal is to cultivate collaborations among Iranian nationals working overseas and those residing in the country. The CISSC promotes joint scientific research in a number of fields by inviting distinguished Iranian scholars and innovators working in other countries to travel to Iran for a short time period lasting several days or weeks. In addition, the program will provide opportunities for sabbatical leaves for faculty members who want to immerse themselves in a foreign community and gain experience in international in research collaborations.