Cooperation with Japan for the Development of Science
The Georgian Technical University and Japan's Graduate University for Advanced Studies (SOKENDAI) are moving to a new stage of scientific and academic cooperation. The relevant memorandums were signed today.
"Today, a most important agreement was signed between the Georgian Technical University and the Japanese side, which implies the participation of our doctoral students in exchange programs, as well as the involvement of academic personnel in ongoing international research within Japan's leading technological laboratories, which are at the forefront not only in Japan but worldwide. It is also very important that Georgian doctoral students will be recognized, receiving diplomas from both the Technical University and the Japanese side. The participation of Georgian scientists in such international projects will contribute to the implementation of scientific reform in Georgia," stated Mikheil Batiashvili, Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport.
The agreement between the Georgian Technical University and SOKENDAI entails collaboration in the fields of elementary particle physics, high-energy physics, and engineering technologies, as well as the joint training of Georgian doctoral students. The Japanese side expresses full readiness for Georgian doctoral students to complete part of their studies and research in Japan, and for this purpose, to actively utilize the unique scientific and laboratory infrastructure of KEK and the Japan Proton Accelerator Research Complex (JPARC). Additionally, the Japanese side will provide full financial support to Georgian doctoral students during their studies and scientific research process in Japan.
According to the agreement, doctoral students of the Georgian Technical University will be awarded a double degree and receive both Georgian and Japanese diplomas. Furthermore, the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan recognizes the quality of research and education at the Georgian Technical University. Academic personnel exchange programs between the Georgian Technical University and SOKENDAI will also be supported.
The signing of memorandums on these topics is of utmost importance for Georgia and serves the development of our country's scientific potential in both fundamental and applied sciences. It will also largely contribute to the refinement of technological infrastructure and educational programs in Georgia, and facilitate the participation of the Georgian Technical University and Georgian scientists in large-scale international scientific projects.
