The Federal University of Rio Grande (FURG) has formalized, through the Office of International Relations, a Cooperation Agreement with the Institut Supérieur Agronomique et Vétérinaire de Faranah (ISAV-Faranah), in Guinea. The document was signed by the Rector, Suzane da Rocha Vieira Gonçalves, and by the institute's Director-General, Pre Mabetty Touré.

The agreement aims to strengthen cooperation ties between Brazil and Guinea and to develop academic, scientific, technological, and cultural cooperation, contributing to the integration of activities and research programs of common interest in undergraduate and graduate teaching.

What the agreement provides for

All areas of knowledge of mutual interest may be covered. The planned activities include:

• exchange of undergraduate and graduate students, professors, researchers, and administrative staff, through a specific agreement;
• collaboration on teaching, research, extension, and technological innovation projects;
• joint participation in scientific and cultural events;
• development of programs leading to double degrees;
• supervision and co-supervision of master's dissertations and doctoral theses, and participation in examining boards;
• joint research projects, including the pursuit of international funding;
• continuing education courses and programs, on-site or distance learning;
• sharing of laboratory resources and research infrastructure.

Term

The agreement is valid for five years and may be renewed through written communication from both parties, with at least 60 days' notice. It does not imply any financial commitment for either institution, and activities involving funding will be subject to addenda.

The full text of the agreement is available at LINK.