A competition among teachers and young researchers to participate in the “Innovation” program was announced at North-Eastern Federal University. The project includes short-term visits to universities and research centers in France.

According to the director of the center for cooperation with French-speaking countries, Izabella Borisova, the goal of the program is to create a technological partnership between Russia and France. She added that applications are accepted until January 31, 2019. “Participation in the “Innovation” program is a great opportunity for those who want to improve relations with French universities and those who are just going to do this”, said Izabella Borisova.

The requirements for the competitive projects of the participants include a clear thematic goal and interest in scientific cooperation and future commercial potential. Applications for participation should contain the following documents: properly completed forms “Enterprise”, “Laboratory” and the project form, as well as summaries and presentation brochures in English. Read more about the terms in the French resource center of the university.

The "Innovation" program includes the payment of air tickets, daily payment for venue costs, translation services if necessary, and logistics. Delegations accepted on this occasion may be bigger, but additional participants will not be sponsored. “For consultation, please contact the FRC. We invite everyone to participate”, concluded the director of NEFU center for cooperation with French-speaking countries.