This program is designed to provide a rigorous educational and research experience for postdoctoral scholars seeking to advance their knowledge and research skills in nursing and healthcare. The program offers a supportive and intellectually stimulating research environment with access to state-of-the-art research facilities and resources. Both domestic and international postdoctoral researchers with a Ph.D. in nursing or a related field are invited to apply. The program aims to contribute to the advancement of nursing and healthcare through cutting-edge research. Highly motivated scholars are encouraged to apply and become part of a vibrant research community committed to advancing the field of nursing and healthcare.

Postdoctoral Candidate Requirements:

1. Hold a Ph.D. degree in one of the research center's fields of activity.

2. For candidates seeking to utilize special programs and support from the Ministry, the maximum age is 40 years. Otherwise, there is no age limit.

3. Publish a minimum of two articles as the first or corresponding author in reputable journals indexed in PubMed or ISI databases within the field the applicant intends to pursue during the postdoctoral course.

4. Obtain approval from a faculty member at the requested center to serve as the supervisor, endorsed by the research council of the research center or the university's research council.

5. Maintain a minimum H-Index of 3.

Note: H-Index alternatives for candidates:

A. Each article with at least 5 citations = 1 H-Index.

B. Completion of any fellowship or formal workshop related to the research topic = 0.5 H-Index (not related = 0.25 H-Index).

C. Academic work experience of each year = 0.25 H-Index (up to a maximum of 1).

* Eligible Supervisor Requirements:

1. Hold the academic rank of associate professor or higher.

2. Possess expertise in the research topic, demonstrated by either holding an academic degree related to the research topic or having authored at least 5 articles with a total of 20 citations in the field.

3. Maintain an H-Index of at least 15 based on the Scopus index. In cases where the H-Index falls between 12 and 15, the supervisor should have a minimum of 200 citations in Scopus.

4. Be an official employee of Kerman University of Medical Sciences.

* Financial Credit:

1. The financial support for this research is sourced from the supervisor's grant and the supervisor's or candidate's research projects.

2. Financial resources may be acquired by the supervisor or candidate through collaboration with domestic and international scientific organizations or industry.