Frequently Asked Questions

• ARASIA, in cooperation with the IAEA, promotes and coordinates activities for training, research, development and applications of nuclear science and technology.
• The Cooperative Agreement for Arab States in Asia for Research, Development and Training related to Nuclear Science and Technology (ARASIA) entered into force on 29 July 2002.

ARASIA programs benefit professionals, researchers, and institutions from member states involved in nuclear science and technology applications, including:

• Scientists and researchers in nuclear-related fields
• Medical professionals utilizing nuclear medicine
• Agricultural experts applying nuclear techniques
• Environmental scientists and water resource managers
• Energy sector professionals

Non-ARASIA members can participate through:

• Collaborative projects with ARASIA member states
• Partnership agreements with IAEA
• Participation in regional training courses and workshops
• Research cooperation agreements

The technical cooperation programme is the primary mechanism for transferring IAEA's nuclear technology to ARASIA Member States, helping them to address key development priorities.

The TC programme provides support in the following topic areas:

• Human Health
• Environment
• Water Resources Management
• Clean Energy
• Industrial Applications
• Nuclear and Radiation Safety

The ARASIA's technical cooperation programme supports:

• Fellowships: Support the development of human resources needed for peaceful application of nuclear science and technology. Normally awarded for periods of up to one year.
• Scientific visits: Awarded to senior staff to study development of nuclear science and technology, organizational aspects, and training programmes. Do not exceed two weeks' duration.

ARASIA organizes regional training courses in the peaceful uses of nuclear science and technology.

Applications for events carried out under the technical cooperation programme must be submitted through the usual channels.

Process:

• Submit application through the national focal point
• Applications are reviewed by ARASIA Secretariat
• Selected candidates are notified and sponsored

ARASIA's scientific products can be accessed through:

• ARASIA publications section on the website
• Technical reports and documents archive
• Collaboration with IAEA publications
• Research papers and proceedings from ARASIA events