The National Federation for Higher Education calls for unifying short-term mobility standards for professors and researchers – Algerian Al-Hiwar newspaper

Today, Tuesday, the National Federation for Higher Education and Scientific Research issued an important statement in which it confirmed the holding of a special meeting to discuss the network and selection criteria for admission to short-term mobility (level improvement abroad) for professors, researchers and users of research support.

The Federal Union explained that the goal of the meeting is to unify the standards and procedures related to short-term mobility across various institutions of higher education and scientific research.

This reduces disparity in application and ensures greater fairness in benefiting.

The statement stated that short-term mobility is considered a strategic tool to improve the scientific and pedagogical level and enhance university performance.

It also constitutes a lever for developing scientific research, expanding the horizons of international cooperation, and increasing the visibility of the Algerian university in international scientific forums.

The Federation indicated that the meeting, which will be held today, Tuesday, at the headquarters of the Directorate of University Cooperation and Exchange at the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research,

Movement Resolution No. 255 of February 25, 2024 will be discussed.

It aims to enrich it in a way that achieves a tangible scientific impact, especially with regard to publishing in classified journals.

Active participation in international scientific events, and improving the visibility of university institutions globally.

The Federal Union also stressed the need to update the criteria for benefit, encourage broad participation in the program, and stimulate scientific returns.

While ensuring transparency and equal opportunities among the various beneficiary groups, in line with the principles of good governance,

It ensures the achievement of the expected impact on Algerian university institutions.

The statement stressed that short-term mobility constitutes an important investment dimension for human resources in the sector.

Because of its direct impact on developing scientific research and enhancing international cooperation, calling for raising the budget allocated to the program to support its scientific and training objectives.

The Federation indicated that directing standards towards English-speaking academic spaces will contribute to enhancing the integration of Algerian researchers and professors into the international scientific community.

Enabling them to effectively contribute to global knowledge production.

In conclusion, the National Federation for Higher Education and Scientific Research confirmed that its interest in the short-term mobility file comes within its commitment to accompany the sectoral strategy to advance the Algerian university and enhance its scientific standing regionally and internationally, by providing practical visions and proposals that contribute to developing scientific research and improving the quality of university training.