The National Authority for Remote Sensing and Space Sciences is exploring ways for joint cooperation with the Fulbright Authority.

Dr. Ayman Ashour, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, emphasized the importance of enhancing scientific and research collaboration with international entities and organizations, as well as focusing on areas related to modern technology to keep pace with the rapid technological developments occurring in various countries around the world. This aligns with achieving the goals of the national strategy for higher education and scientific research to realize Egypt's Vision 2030.

In this context, Dr. Islam Abu Al-Magd, Chairman of the National Authority for Remote Sensing and Space Sciences, received a delegation from the Fulbright Commission headed by Dr. Maggie Nassif., Executive Director of Fulbright, Educational and Cultural Exchange between the Arab Republic of Egypt and the United States of America, to discuss ways of joint cooperation.

During the meeting, Dr. Maggie Nassif presented a seminar introducing the Fulbright Commission programs and grants in Egypt. A group of grants were presented, and an explanation of how to apply was given. Some guidelines were presented to facilitate the application of researchers. She explained that a call for a number of grants would be announced soon.

Dr. Islam Abu Al-Magd confirmed that he is willing to provide support and assistance to researchers willing to apply for a Fulbright grant, stressing that the authority will be supporting new technologies such as artificial intelligence, numerical modeling, high resolution image processing, radar handling and satellite imagery.

Dr. Islam Abu Al-Magd explained that the Remote Sensing Authority will identify a set of research topics for cooperation with the Fulbright Commission, and prepare a proposal to host one of the expert professors in some highly precise specializations related to the fields and topics that interest the Authority; with the aim of exchanging expertise with the Authority’s experts.

It is worth noting that the Fulbright Commission in Egypt is one of the oldest and largest commissions in the Middle East. It was established pursuant to an international cooperation protocol between the Arab Republic of Egypt and the United States of America, which was signed on November 3, 1949. to manage and facilitate all matters of educational and cultural exchange programs between the two countries. The Commission provides a large number of scholarships and study missions to Egyptian and American researchers in all fields for graduate students, researchers, professionals and faculty members.

Both sides agreed to continue cooperation and exchange of experiences during the coming period.