TEHRAN (Iran News) – COMSTECH and MSTF entered into an agreement for joint COMSTECH and MSTF young scientists’ fellowship program.
COMSTECH the Ministerial Standing Committee on Scientific and Technological Cooperation of the OIC and Mustafa(PBUH) Science and Technology Foundation (MSTF) signed an agreement to nurture the young generation and build their capacity in the production of science, technology, and innovation in line with the values and needs of the Islamic society.
According to this agreement, COMSTECH and MSTF are to run a program to support the fellowship of young scientists with the cooperation of prestigious scientific and research institutes and research centers of reputable companies in Islamic countries.
Through this agreement, COMSTECH and MSTF are aimed at exchanging new scientific and research findings through networking, streamlining, and strengthening international relations to help develop science and technology in the Islamic world; Deepening and institutionalizing communications, scientific collaborations, and international knowledge exchange between researchers of the Islamic world and prestigious scientific and technological centers and research centers of reputable companies; Developing scientific achievements, improving the quality of researchers’ studies, and expanding border of knowledge; and so on.
The program intends to support eligible young scholars and technologists under 45, those holding master’s degrees, and faculty members applying for the short-term (6-12 months) fellowships. At least 50% of the total fellowships may be granted to young scholars of the OIC least developed countries and 50% to young women scholars.
