Call for Applications: Exam-Free Admission to PhD Programmes via Professor-Centred Scheme for the 2026–2027 Academic Year

In accordance with the guidelines and directives of the Exceptional Talents Steering Council of the Ministry of Science, Research and Technology (MSRT)—pursuant to Decree No. 2/3261640 dated 16 February 2025—ATU is admitting qualified and talented applicants into specialized PhD programmes based on research projects proposed and supervised by host professors.
Application Timeline and Submission Procedure

Eligible candidates are required to register and upload all supporting documentation via the ATU admissions portal at http://azmoon.atu.ac.ir between Sunday, 30 August 2026, and 11:00 AM on Friday, 4 September 2026.

Applicants are advised to review the following attachments for complete details regarding guidelines, eligibility criteria, and approved topics:

Official Call for Applications and Admission Guidelines

Catalogue of Approved Research Projects for the Professor-Centred PhD Track

Evaluation Matrix and Scoring Criteria for PhD Admissions