SCIENTIFIC COOPERATION MOBILITY AND RESEARCH PROGRAMS WITH FRANCE FRENCH MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT 1
RESEARCH IN FRANCE: France spend 1.5% of GDP for Higher Education & 2.25% of GDP for Research in 2013 (45 billion ) 63 500 students in Doctorate programme (2012-2013), 12 000 Doctorate delivered in 2012 5% increase of number of PhD students, 53% increase of Doctorates delivered since 2000 +400 000 people equivalent full time working in the R&D field, whose 30% women, and 60% of researchers hired by private companies 43 % PhD students are foreigners
INTERNATIONAL CONTRIBUTION France ranks: 6th for the number of scientific publications 3,6% global production, 4,0% citations 4th for the number of patents in the European system (Mechanics, Transportation and Machines) 7th for the number of patents in the American system (Pharmaceutical and Biotechnologies, Space and Nuclear) 3
HIGH-LEVEL RESEARCH International distinction granted to French Scientists: 67 laureates of Nobel prize 12 laureates of the Fields Medal (on 55) Jean Tirole Nobel prize in economics 2014 Arthur Avila Fields medalist 2014 (French-Brazilian) 4
MOFAID COOPERATION AND RESEARCH PROGRAMS French Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Development (MOFAID) Supports Research Partnerships with ASEAN countries through : 1) French research centers and joint labs, bringing together French and ASEAN researchers, training ASEAN PhD students; 2) Regional Programmes funding collaborative Research Projects ( ICT-Asia and Bio-Asia); 3) Scholarships programs to foster scientific collaborations and PhD training in France; 4) Funding of European initiatives and projects (see Euraxcess!) 5
FRENCH RESEARCH CENTERS IN ASEAN COUNTRIES Research Institutes Abroad ( IFRE ) and Joint Labs IRASEC Research Institute on Contemporary Southeast Asia, Bangkok, EFEO French School of the Far East studies French National Scientific Research Center (CNRS) Joint International Research Units (UMI) or joint international labs (LIA) Pasteur Institutes Phnom Penh / Vientiane Hanoï / Nha Trang / Ho Chi Minh City > prevention and treatment of infectious diseases through research, public health and training activities Institute of Research for Development (IRD) Chiang Mai University, Thailand : Program for Health : Prevention and Treatment CIRAD Agricultural Research for Development 6
FRENCH REGIONAL PROGRAMS FOSTERING SCIENTIFIC COOPERATION AND NETWORKING ICT ASIA AND BIO -ASIA 7
REGIONAL PROGRAMS - ICT-ASIA (STIC-ASIE) ICT ASIA IS: A Scientific network : Bringing together France and Asia research institutions and scientists in the field of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) A Grant Program : Yearly Call for Projects - 100 000 EUR per year, awards to 5 to 6 projects. Funds projects of research teams involving at least 1 researcher from France, 1 researcher from an ASEAN country and 1 researcher from another Asian country ( ASEAN or other). Since 2004, funded 56 projects and 340 scientists 8
ICT-ASIA NETWORK AT A GLANCE 2015 SCIENTISTS AWARDED WITH AN ICT GRANT SINCE 2004 BY REGION SOUTH ASIA 4.1% France Northeast ASIA 24.5% France 35.4% ASEAN ASEAN: 36% NORTHEAST ASIA SOUTH ASIA 9
ICT-ASIA AT A GLANCE PAKISTAN 1.2% ICT-Asia Grants by Country PHILIPPINES 1.8% CAMBODIA 1.8% INDONESIA 2.6% INDIA 3 % SOUTH KOREA 3.5% THAILAND 4.1% MALAYSIA 4.4% LAOS 1.2% HONG KONG 0.6% FRANCE 35.4 % TAIWAN 5% CHINA 5% SINGAPORE 8% JAPON 10.3% VIETNAM 12.1 % 10
ICT-ASIA Program - 2016 MAIN FRENCH PARTNER INSTITUTIONS National Center for Scientific Research (CNRS) Institute on Research For Development (IRD) Institute Mines Telecom National Institute of Applied Sciences (INSA) National Institute for Agricultural Research (INRA) Agricultural Research Centre for International Development (CIRAD) 11
REGIONAL PROGRAMS - SCIENTIFIC COLLABORATIONS BIO-ASIA (BIO-ASIE) BIO-ASIA IS: A Scientific network : Bringing together France and Asia research institutions and scientists in the field of biodiversity and biotechnologies studies, ranging from the study of natural substances to their applications in agronomy, cosmetics, forestry, health, etc. A Grant Program : Yearly Call for Projects - 100 000 EUR per year, awards to 5 to 6 projects. Funds projects of research teams involving at least 1 researcher from France, 1 researcher from an ASEAN country and 1 researcher from another Asian country (ASEAN or other). Since 2008, funded 33 projects and 198 scientists 12
BIO-ASIA Program - 2015 Past grants at a glance Northeast Asia 6.6% South Asia 8.7% ASEAN ASEAN 47% France France 37.7% Northeast Asia South Asia
BIO-ASIA AT A GLANCE China 2% Laos 2.6% Japan 2.6% Cambodia 2.6% Pakistan 3% Philippines 3.6% Singapore 4,1% Taiwan1% South Korea 0.5 % France 37.7% Hong Kong 0.5% Scientists awarded a grant since 2008 by country India 5.6% Indonesia 6.1% Thailand 7.6% Malaysia 10,2 % Vietnam 10,2%
BIO-ASIA Program - 2015 MAIN FRENCH PARTNER INSTITUTIONS National Center for Scientific Research (CNRS) Institute on Research For Development (IRD) Pasteur Institute National Institute of Applied Sciences (INSA) National Museum of Natural History (MNHN) National Institute for Health and Medical Research (INSERM) National Institute for Agricultural Research (INRA) French Research Institute for Exploitation of the Sea (IFREMER) Agricultural Research Centre for International Development (CIRAD)
ICT-BIO ASIA WORKSHOP 2016 30-31 MAY, KUALA LUMPUR FRENCH MOFAID- ACADEMY OF SCIENCES MALAYSIA 4 scientific sessions, 16 speakers, 150 participants CYBERSECURITY BIOMASS AND RENEWABLE ENERGIES HEALTH & WELLBEING GREEN SMART CITIES Register now @ http://ictbioasia2016.org/ ICTBIO Asia Workshop 2016 EURAXCESS SHARE - Advancing your Research Career in Europe 16
2016 ICT- ASIA AND BIO-ASIA CALL FOR PROJECTS ONLINE APPLICATION HTTP://WWW.CAMPUSFRANCE.ORG/ BIO- ASIE STIC-ASIE JUNE 2016 AT LEAST 3 PARTNERS: 1 FRENCH, 2 ASIAN (1 ASEAN), ADDITIONAL PARTNERS WELCOME 2-YEAR PROJECTS FUNDS MOBILITY COSTS ONLY (FIELD TRIPS, JOINT WORKSHOPS, MISSIONS, PHD CANDIDATES MOBILITY) MAXIMUM 20 000 EUR PER YEAR (40 000 EUR FOR 2 YEARS) 17
ICT-ASIA BIO ASIA CALL FOR PROJECTS Timetable Publication: 15 June 2016 Deadline for submitting applications: 15 September 2016 Evaluation period: September - October 2016 Selection: November 2016 Notification to project leaders: November 2016 Project Start Date : January 2017 http://www.campusfrance.org/fr/bio-asie_stic-asie 18
BILATERAL PROGRAMS France Bilateral Programs for Scientific Cooperation with ASEAN Countries Programmes Hubert Curien (PHC) 19
BILATERAL PROGRAMS «PROGRAMMES HUBERT CURIEN (PHC)» Indonesia «PHC Nusantara» Partner : Indonesia Ministry for Science and Technology (RISTEK) Thaïland «PHC Siam» Partner : Thailand Office of the Higher Education Commission (OHEC) Vietnam «PHC Hoa Sen Lotus» Partner : Vietnam Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST) Singapour «PHC Merlion» Partners : A*STAR, NUS, NTU, SERI, SMU, SUTD, TLL 20
«PROGRAMMES HUBERT CURIEN (PHC)» Why and how? - Incentive to launch new collaborations between a research team in France and a research team in a partner country - Funds researchers mobility, fostering participation of PhD students and young fellows to the exchanges - Co-financing: MOFAID and Ministries of Research and Higher Education of partners countries; equal funding from France and from the partner country - Yearly call for proposals, double submission and review of the proposals. Not available yet in all ASEAN countries (depending on budget and policy of the National Ministry for Research and Education) 21
«PROGRAMMES HUBERT CURIEN (PHC)» Website (for applications submitted on the French side): http://www.campusfrance.org/fr/appels-a-candidatures For more information, contact the French Attachés for Scientific Cooperation in the relevant countries: - Indonesia: Nicolas GASCOIN nicolas.gascoin@diplomatie.gouv.fr - Singapore: François-Xavier LANNUZEL francois-xavier.lannuzel@diplomatie.gouv.org - Thailand: Stéphane ROY stephane.roy@diplomatie.gouv.fr - Vietnam: Mehdi SALIM mehdi.salim@diplomatie.gouv.fr 22
FOCUS VIETNAM MASTER & PHD SCHOLARSHIPS 23
FRENCH EMBASSY OPPORTUNITIES FOR VIETNAMESE STUDENTS AND RESEARCHERS Excellence Scholarships Program Over 40 PhD (3 years funding) and 90 Master (1 year funding) scholarships granted by the French Embassy since 2014 3,5 millions euros for the last three years Eiffel Scholarship Program 140 Master scholarships granted since 2014, and 8 PhDs 3 millions euros for the last three years 24
FRENCH EMBASSY OPPORTUNITIES AND OTHERS Excellence Scholarships Program Master 760 euros / month during maximum 10 months Health insurance, housing, etc. PhD Air tickets France Vietnam 1060 euros / month during maximum 36 months Health insurance, housing, etc. Eiffel Scholarships Program Master Air tickets France - Vietnam 1180 euros / month during maximum 24 months (average 18 months) Health insurance, housing, etc. PhD Air tickets France Vietnam 1400 euros / month during first stay in France for 10 months maximum Health insurance, housing, etc. 25
CRITERIAS FOR SCHOLARSHIPS PROGRAMS Regarding the candidate Excellent academic and scientific background for candidates Scientific and/or academic quality of the proposed project Motivation and language certified level (French or English) Regarding the context of the application (specially for PhDs) Priority to applications proposed within a French-Vietnamese structured academic or scientific cooperation framework Justification of a need of local scientific capacity building Co-funding from other partners (both public and private) 26
CONTACTS FRENCH EMBASSY IN HANOI FRENCH CONSULATE GENERAL IN HCMC FRENCH INSTITUTES IN HUE & DANANG 27