The Ministry of Higher Education confirms the adoption of dealing with officially registered scientific associations.

The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research confirmed the adoption of dealing with scientific societies established in accordance with the Scientific Societies Law No. (55) of 1981, as amended and in force, and officially registered with the competent authorities.

The Ministry clarified, in a letter issued by the Research and Development Department, that a list of the names of the established and accredited scientific societies is attached, starting sequentially from (1- Iraqi Society of Engineers) and ending with (82- Iraqi Society of Neurosurgeons).

It explained that universities can deal with these societies in organizing scientific activities within the specialty of each society, without the need for prior inquiry about their establishment or the extent of their accreditation. It also indicated that if there is a desire to deal with a society not included in the list, an official request must be submitted, accompanied by the ministerial order regarding the establishment of the society and the latest approval of its elections.

This directive comes within the framework of organizing scientific work and enhancing institutional cooperation between universities and accredited scientific societies.