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Welcome to the Institute for Education, Research, and Scholarships
An award-winning 501(c)(3) nonprofit public charity since 2004

Make the world better, kinder, brighter.

Established in 2004, the Institute for Education, Research, and Scholarships (IFERS) is an award-winning California-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit public charity organization dedicated to improving society by conducting scientific and social research as well as being a fiscal sponsor for more than 150 humanitarian projects. We believe in changing the world for the better through education, research, and scholarships. Our ultimate goal is to create a better world with lasting peace, prosperity, and universal rights for all.

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Worldwide Impact Since 2004

150+

Charity Projects

160+

Countries

6,000+

Libraries

2+ million

People Served

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Founder and Volunteer

Having received four volunteer project leadership awards from The Walt Disney Company, Prof. Newton Lee (Google Scholar) founded the 501(c)(3) nonprofit Institute for Education, Research, and Scholarships (IFERS) in 2004 when he was serving as a steering committee member on the Disney VoluntEARS Leadership Council.

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Newton Lee and Roy E. Disney

Fiscal Sponsorship

We extend our humanitarian mission nationwide and globally by serving as a fiscal sponsor for more than 150 nonprofit projects benefiting over 2 million people (including children, families, students, and teachers) across the United States and worldwide in the diverse fields of education, research, and scholarships.

To apply for fiscal sponsorship, email [email protected] with your project name, mission statement, and LinkedIn & website URLs (if any).

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Our team with fiscal project directors

Education

From children's literature to self-help books to graduate-level university academic research, the Institute for Education, Research, and Scholarships (IFERS) educates people of all ages and disseminates knowledge in the United States and worldwide to empower individuals and freethinkers to change the world for the better.

For example, Chase Middle School student Taylor Cargile won the first place in the Spokane Community Observance of the Holocaust essay contest, quoting our academic research book Counterterrorism and Cybersecurity: Total Information Awareness.

We are a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit. All donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.

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Newton Lee and Roy E. Disney
Career Services
Conferences
Cybersecurity Masterclass
Schools & Scholarships
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Research

The Institute for Education, Research, and Scholarships (IFERS) conducts scientific and social research on artificial intelligence, autism, computer science, counterterrorism, cybersecurity, environmental protection, human longevity, information technology, medicine, social media, video games, world peace, and more.

For example, our academic research book The Transhumanism Handbook was the #1 new release in preventive medicine for more than 4 months on Amazon. The book covers immune system rejuvenation, age reversal, super longevity, and many more secrets in 882 pages of well-researched information.

We are a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit. All donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.

Donate to support research
Newton Lee and Roy E. Disney
Autism & Neurodiversity
CharityNFT for Charities and Philanthropists
Counterterrorism & Cybersecurity
Environmental Sustainability & Protection
Wellness Center
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Scholarships

The Institute for Education, Research, and Scholarships (IFERS) offers scholarships to researchers, teachers, and students in the United States and worldwide.

For example, our scholarship recipient Godwin Kwadwo Agyemang earning his Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) degree from Ivano-Frankivsk National Medical University has saved many lives by offering obstetric care with clinical research and system-level approaches to maternal safety. He is also a volunteer at our Wellness Center.

We are a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit. All donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.

Donate to support scholarships
Newton Lee and Roy E. Disney
Cybersecurity Masterclass
Schools & Scholarships
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Activism

We believe in changing the world for the better through education, research, and scholarships. Our ultimate goal is to create a better world with lasting peace, prosperity, and universal rights for all.

The world is on fire, and we are the firefighters. From California wildfires to low-income school districts to conflict zones worldwide, we have boots on the ground providing food, shelter, medical aids, and education to 2+ million children and families. For example, our fiscal project director and Working Nurse editor-in-chief Catherine Rhodes traveled from California to Ukraine to assist with medical equipment delivery to a civilian hospital amid air raid sirens and sleepless nights.

We are a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit. All donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.

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Newton Lee and Roy E. Disney
Anti-Bullying and Cyberbullying ChatGPT
IFERS Music:  Musicians and DJs for Humanity
Refugees, Women, and Children
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Scientific and Social Research Book Publishing

We publish research books on social media & society, computers & security, art & music, fun & games, philosophy & medicine, and more.

Email [email protected] with your book genre, title, and detailed description.

Counterterrorism & Cybersecurity
Disney Stories
Facebook Nation
Google It
Modern Cybersecurity
The Transhumanism Handbook
Full Book Catalog & Publishing Services

The Transhumanism Handbook

#1 New Release on Amazon.com in Preventive Medicine for 4 months.

Modern humanity with some 5,000 years of recorded history has been experiencing growing pains, with no end in sight. It is high time for humanity to grow up and to transcend itself by embracing transhumanism. 

This book expounds on contemporary views and practical advice from more than 70 transhumanists including:
● Immune system rejuvenation
● Age reversal and super longevity
● And many more secrets revealed in 882 pages of well-researched information

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Self-Help and Children's Book Publishing

We accept fiction, non-fiction, young adult, and children's books including self-help, how-to's, science, technology, history, novels, and picture books.

Email [email protected] with your book genre, title, and detailed description.

Autism, Family & You
Claudia's Class Goes to Mars
My Own Identity
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Claudia' s Class Goes to Mars

NASA/JPL spacecraft operations engineer Z. Nagin Cox and scientist Rosaly Lopes, who work at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, bring to life the story of young Claudia and her friends Jose and Ben. The kids experience a virtual reality trip to Mars that expands their future career horizons.

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International Series on Computer, Entertainment and Media Technology

The acclaimed international book series presents forward-looking ideas, cutting-edge research, and in-depth case studies across a wide spectrum of computer, entertainment and media technology, covering a range of content from professional to academic.

Email [email protected] with your book title and detailed description.

Submit your book proposal

Free Cybersecurity Masterclass

Counterterrorism and cybersecurity are the top two priorities at the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Graduated from the FBI Citizens Academy in 2021, Prof. Newton Lee (Google Scholar) offers a broad survey of counterterrorism and cybersecurity history, strategies, and technologies in the 3rd edition of his riveting book Counterterrorism and Cybersecurity: Total Information Awareness that examines the role of the intelligence community, cures for terrorism, war and peace, cyber warfare, and quantum computing security. 

The Cybersecurity Masterclass provides a comprehensive introduction to the evolving field of cybersecurity, emphasizing both foundational principles and cutting-edge challenges. 

In this free hour-long "Cybersecurity in the Digital Age" masterclass, you will learn:
1. Cloud Security
2. Security and Privacy Challenges in Edge Computing
3. 5G and 6G Security and Challenges
4. Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Cybersecurity
5. Advanced Persistent Threats: Detection and Defense
6. Cybersecurity Challenges in the Age of Social Media
7. Privacy and Security in Biometrics Data
8. Security in Robotics and Drones

Each topic is introduced with real-world case studies, illustrating the tangible risks and practical strategies in today’s digital environment.

By completing this course, participants will gain a holistic understanding of cybersecurity challenges and opportunities, develop the ability to integrate emerging technologies with traditional defense methods, and build cross-domain skills for designing effective security solutions. 

To access the full cybersecurity course:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxqEZnDUCHkMR0mvBbRljoZTXEiTDhRqc

To earn a Cybersecurity Certificate, please visit:
https://counterterrorism-cybersecurity.ifers.org/

Audience Reviews:

"I must say it is insightful especially for me who is a law enforcement officer!" - Michael (1/2026)

"Informative and well-structured! I especially appreciated the real-world relevance and the way complex topics were presented in a simple and understandable manner." - Sajib (1/2026)

"Insightful and well-organized! It is engaging and easy to follow, making complex concepts accessible." - Richmond (1/2026)

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Anti-Bullying and Cyberbullying ChatGPT

A recent study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) indicates that over 22% of young people have used generative AI for mental health advice, and an overwhelming 93% of the users found the advice somewhat or very helpful.

We offer you a safe space to talk about bullying and cyberbullying. No personal data is collected. Your conversations are strictly confidential.

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CharityNFT for Charities and Philanthropists

CharityNFT is the premier marketplace for NFTs and crypto collectibles for nonprofit charities community engagement. Philanthropists can make new friends with common interests as well as to browse, create, buy, sell, auction, and donate NFTs for charitable causes.

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CharityNFT is the premier marketplace for NFTs and crypto collectibles for nonprofit charities community engagement. Make new friends with common interests. Browse, create, buy, sell, auction, and donate NFTs using CharityNFT.

Refugees, Women, and Children

The world is on fire, and we are the firefighters. From California wildfires to low-income school districts to conflict zones worldwide, we have boots on the ground providing food, shelter, medical aids, and education to 2+ million children and families around the globe.

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Refugees (Women and Children)

Thanks to Our Sponsors

“We exist temporarily through what we take, but we live forever through what we give,” said Dr. Douglas M. Lawson, consultant to the Smithsonian Institution, UNICEF, and Special Olympics.

Please email us at [email protected] if you would like to join our distinguished list of sponsors.

Become a sponsor

“Education has got to start first,” said Quincy Jones (1933–2024) at the American Film Institute in Hollywood, California on November 4, 2006.

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Donations and Cryptocurrencies

Please join us in changing the world for the better through education, research, and scholarships. Our ultimate goal is to create a better world with lasting peace, prosperity, and universal rights for all.

You can select your favorite causes to support. You will receive a donation receipt by email.

We accept PayPal, credit/debit card, Google Pay, Venmo, bank wire transfer, Donor-Advised Fund (DAF), employer matching, and 15 popular cryptocurrencies including Bitcoin, Ethereum, USDC, Solana, Polkadot, Dogecoin, Shiba Inu, and Litecoin.

We are a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit. All donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.

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