Minister of Research, Technology and Higher Education Mohamad Nasir said here on Tuesday that research between the two countries focuses on seven areas, including food and agriculture; health and education; information technology and communication; transportation and connectivity; modern materials such as nano technology; defense technology and renewable energy.
The Nusantara Program provides opportunities for lecturers and students, as well as researchers from Indonesia, to work with French academicians involved in data research and data sharing.
As many as 15 French academicians will stay in Indonesia for one year to conduct joint research with 15 selected Indonesians researchers.
"This science research is important and fundamental for the country, as it has become one of the countrys priorities," Minister Nasir said.
Research proposals should be submitted between February 1-29, 2016. More information concerning the Nusantara Program can be found at campusfrance.org/nusantara.
Meanwhile, French Ambassador to Indonesia Corinne Breuze said the two-way cooperation is an important aspect of the cooperation between the two countries.
The program will be a scientific and technological exchange program involving academicians from the two countries, Breuze noted.(*)
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