The late Dr. Kazemi Ashtianei, the founder of Royan Institute was a great scientist and powerful manager who spent his short life contributing to his country’s progress in science and technology, especially in reproductive biomedicine and stem cell research. Respecting his efforts and to revive his memories amongst national and international scientists as well as nonscientists, the Supreme Leader of the Islamic republic of Iran, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei ordered to allocate a yearly prize entitled “Dr. Kazemi” to be given in the field of Biology. Now Royan Institute with the collaboration of the Vice President of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Science and Technology has started awarding this prize by organizing a nomination committee consisting of different specialists to nominate scientists who make great contributions in the fields of cell biology, biomedicine and stem cell. The Nomination Committee welcomes all suggestions to organize this event as best as possible