Founded in 1991, the Iranian Sociological Association is a non-profit organization active in the areas of science, research as well as consulting.
In 2009 and 2010, the Association was chosen as an “Outstanding Association” by the Ministry of Science, Research and Technology.
Goals of the Association
- Production and promotion of sociological knowledge
- Compilation and publication of rules and regulations regarding social and methodological norms, as well as scientific ethics for sociologists
- Development of scientific commitment and collective identity among sociologists
- Expansion, enhancement and enrichment of relations among scientific communities

Policies
- Making sociology applicable by addressing the fundamental social issues and stimulating discussions around them
- Expansion of scientific dialogue with policy makers, planners and administrative institutions
- Provision of scientific research through offering training services to public and private sectors
- Organization of specialized and scientific conferences at the local, national and international levels
- Implementation of supportive and supervisory policies for researchers and research institutions
- Selection and introduction of outstanding sociological productions
- Setting principles and rules for working in the field of sociology
- Development of social research ethics for sociologists