Tehran – A new edition of the Iranian and China’s Talent Young Scientists Program (TYSP), announced in January, opens 53 opportunities for young scientists from both countries.
The two countries launched a young scientist exchange program in 2017, the IRNA reported, according to the vice president of science, technology and knowledge-based economics.
The programme, which includes scholarships and financial support from Chinese universities, as well as educational and research institutes, has been suspended following the Covid-19 pandemic. The program was restarted in October 2024.
The Talent Young Scientist Program (TYSP) is an international mobility scheme funded by the Chinese government with the aim of cultivating leading future scientists together with other countries.
Tysp promotes cross-border exchange of talented young scientists, academics and researchers. The program also strengthens collaboration between research institutions, universities and businesses.
A talented young scientist from other countries offers sponsorships to work full-time for six or 12 months with a Chinese team.
Once the program is finished, participants will receive a TYSP certificate based on their performance ratings.
The executive body will continue to follow up on project management, encourage foreign experts and their host bodies to continue cooperation, and apply for a bilateral intergovernmental joint research project.
INSF supports NSFC collaborative research projects
Iran and China will support the implementation of 10 of the 136 research projects proposed following the fourth joint call by the Iranian National Science Foundation (INSF) and China National Natural Science Foundation (NSFC).
These projects cover three areas: regenerative medicine (bioengineering or materials for regenerative medicine), and the environment (treatment of water and solid waste).
In addition to these research projects, three of 21 joint workshops on industrial engineering, advanced materials, climate change in construction, artificial intelligence and big data have been approved.
The proposal was first discussed in countries, and then specialized working groups evaluated the project in the International Committee. The results were then exchanged for the Chinese Academy of Sciences.
Chinese envoys praise Iran’s advances in technology
Iran is a major country in a variety of technology sectors with significant achievements in certain areas such as nanotechnology, the Chinese ambassador for Iran said in September 2024.
On September 18, Kong Peiu, along with other Chinese officials, visited Paldis Technology Park in Tehran to become familiar with the centre’s technology and innovation ecosystem, as well as the company’s achievements in the field, the IRNA reported.
At the meeting, officials exchanged opinions and explored ways to enhance technical connections.
“Some countries are upset by the technological advances of others. They want to monopolize technology,” the Chinese envoy emphasized.
To face them, developing countries need to gain close cooperation in all sectors, especially in technology, Peiwu added.
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