As part of the ongoing scientific and cultural cooperation between Assiut University and the French Cultural Institute, and as part of its membership in the University Agency of La Francophonie, Assiut University, under the auspices of Dr. Ahmed El-Minshawy, president of the University, succeeded in obtaining a fully funded scholarship from the Sorbonne University in Paris. This scholarship was won by researcher Christina Ibrahim Ishaq, assistant teacher at the Department of French language at the Faculty of Arts.

Dr. Ahmed El-Minshawy stressed that the University's obtaining a fully funded scientific scholarship from the Sorbonne University in Paris is an important step to be added to its record in the field of international cooperation and support for researchers, pointing out that this scholarship comes as the culmination of the extended scientific and cultural relations between the University and the French Cultural Institute and its active membership in the University Agency of La Francophonie.

Dr. El-Minshawy explained that the university is keen to enhance the opportunities for scholarship and external training for researchers and faculty members, which contributes to raising their scientific and research efficiency and enhancing the university's role as a global educational and research institution.

This was supervised by Dr. Jamal Badr, vice president for graduate studies and Research Affairs; Dr. Mahmoud Abdel Alim, vice president for community service and environmental development and chairman of the board of Directors of language centers at Assiut University; and Dr. Noha Abdel Aziz, director of the Center for French language studies and head of the French language department at the Faculty of Arts.

  Dr. Jamal Badr stressed the keenness of the university administration to open new horizons for researchers and enable them to engage in a variety of global academic environments, which contributes to enhancing the level of scientific research, supports the role of the University in serving the community, and increases its competitiveness at the international level.

  Dr. Mahmoud Abdel Alim, chairman of the board of Directors of language centers at Assiut University, stressed that the University's obtaining a funded scientific scholarship reflects its academic excellence and the role of language centers in supporting researchers and developing their skills. He explained that the language centers provide excellent educational and training opportunities for faculty members and researchers, which contributes to raising their scientific and research competence and enhances the reputation of the University at the local and international levels.

  Dr. Noha Rizk pointed out that the scholarship lasts for a month and includes an intensive scientific program focused on the study of linguistics and sociolinguistics, and their impact on the diversity of language practices. The program also includes training on the preparation and discussion of scientific dissertations, writing an analytical resume, and exploring the applications of artificial intelligence in the fields of language, under the supervision of a specialized professor.

She added that the scholarship is awarded to a limited number of distinguished researchers, as only seven researchers were selected at the level of the Republic, reflecting the excellence of Assiut University and the efficiency of its academic cadres.