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The Scholarships Welfare Office announces three researchers awarded Distinguished Research Programs in France
Ain Shams University, headed by Prof. Mohamed Diaa Zain El Abedeen, and Prof. Amany Osama Kamel, Vice President of the University for Graduate Studies and Research, congratulate three of the university’s researchers after they won French government scholarships for the academic year 2025/2026, within the framework of the joint Egyptian-French program implemented by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research in cooperation with the French Embassy in Cairo.
This achievement reflects the university's advanced academic standing and its ability to cultivate a generation of researchers capable of competing in leading local and international academic forums.
The scholarships awarded to teaching assistants cover various disciplines within the university, including French language and literature and information systems. The recipients of these scholarships are:
- Sarah Fouad Aboubakr Selim – Department of French Language and Literature – the Faculty of Girls. She received a research and study scholarship at Marie Louis Pasteur University – Besançon.
- Salma Mohamed Mahmoud – Department of French Language and Literature – the Faculty of Girls. She received a research and study scholarship at Lumière University Lyon 2.
- Mohamed Ashraf Ali Hassan – Department of Information Systems – the Faculty of Computer and Information Sciences. He received a research and study scholarship at the University of Informatics and Advanced Technologies (EPITA).
Prof. Mohamed Diaa Zain El Abedeen, President of the University, affirmed: "These researchers represent exemplary models of our university students, possessing outstanding research capabilities and broad scientific aspirations. We congratulate our students on this achievement, which enhances Ain Shams University's presence on the international stage. Furthermore, their participation in advanced research programs at prestigious French universities contributes to the development of the scientific research system within the university."
Prof. Amany Osama Kamel, Vice President for Graduate Studies and Research, explained that the success of these three young researchers reflects the quality of the academic programs across the various faculties and provides them with a unique opportunity to engage with advanced research environments, which contributes to refining their skills and expanding their expertise.
Prof. Abdullah Sami, General Supervisor of the Scholarships Welfare Office, noted that these scholarships represent a qualitative leap in the scope and diversity of opportunities available to faculty assistants annually. He explained that they enhance the international competitiveness of university graduates and open new horizons for academic partnerships.
He added that the office continues its role in supporting researchers and facilitating their participation in international scholarships, pointing out that Egyptian-French cooperation represents an important platform for building renewed research partnerships that support the capabilities of Egyptian researchers.
The Egyptian-French program remains one of the most prominent channels for international academic cooperation, providing Egyptian researchers with ample opportunities to work within leading research institutions and contributing to the transfer of expertise and modern technologies. This supports Ain Shams University's commitment to developing its scientific research environment, fostering innovation, and promoting international collaboration.
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