The Dr. Kazem Ashtiani Award sponsored by National Elites Foundation (NEF), is given to Dr. Asma Hamzeh, IRC research associate due to numerous educational, research, and technological achievements.

Some of the granted facilities of this award are providing the necessary equipment for the promotion of educational and research activities, equipment credits, and the possibility of attending professional and enabling courses, according to PRIAO.

Funded by NEF, Dr. Kazem Ashtiani Award is intended to identify and elevate the enabling power of young assistant faculty members of universities and academic centers throughout the country.