As reported by Sina Media, citing the Communications and Information Center of the Vice Presidency for Science and Technology, the ceremony also recognized Saeed Sarkar, the former Secretary of the Nanotechnology Development Headquarters and a professor at Tehran University of Medical Sciences, for his significant contributions to the headquarters and his role in founding and implementing several cycles of the Iran's Top Scientists Program.

Among the awardees from Tehran University of Medical Sciences were Dr. Minoo Mohraz and Dr. Reza Malekzadeh in the field of medicine, and Dr. Vandad Sharifisanjani in the field of psychiatry.

Since 2015, the Iran's Top Scientists Program has been held annually under the auspices of the Vice Presidency for Science and Technology with the aim of supporting top scientists to achieve scientific excellence, enhance the quality of research in the country, and contribute to the advancement of reputable research by Iranian researchers at the international level.

The selection of top scientists is conducted through a competitive process based on robust scientometric indicators. Annually, a group of distinguished researchers from universities and scientific and research institutes across the country, with outstanding scientific publications, are identified and supported through various mechanisms such as research grants, grants for services of the strategic technology laboratory network, and support for the recruitment and employment of postdoctoral researchers.

In the ninth cycle of the ceremony, held on November 10, 2023, at the Espinas Hotel in Tehran, 57 winners of this year's Iran's Top Scientists Program were introduced and honored.

The winners of this annual program are selected from among researchers at universities, research institutes, and scientific and research institutions across the country based on the regulations for the selection and support of Iran's top scientists.