# Scientific collaborations

**Source**: https://www.uniroma1.it/en/pagina/collaborazioni-scientifiche
**Parent**: https://www.uniroma1.it/en/

In order to promote scientific and academic cooperation, Sapienza supports and promotes a network of national and international collaborations aimed at sharing knowledge, skills and resources.

Through these initiatives, Sapienza intends to strengthen its presence in the global research context and contribute to sustainable development, innovation and scientific cooperation.

In particular, Sapienza supports:

### Research agreements

Agreements with public and private bodies and companies to develop joint research and training projects.

For further information: [Active research agreements](https://www.uniroma1.it/en/pagina/active-research-agreements)

### Development cooperation

Sapienza is part of CUCS (*Coordinamento Universitario per la Cooperazione allo Sviluppo*) with the task of promoting, in coordination with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, degree programmes and education, training, planning and research programmes. Sapienza promotes teaching and research agreements with global partners such as FAO and MAECI, participates in networks and programmes for the protection of academic freedom and, since 2009, has been funding project initiatives with developing countries.

For further information: [International Cooperation](https://www.uniroma1.it/en/node/261348)

### International networks

International networks for participation in interdisciplinary projects and the exchange of best practices.

For further information: [International networks](https://www.uniroma1.it/en/pagina/networks)

### UNESCO Chairs

Tools of excellence for promoting research and culture globally.

For further information: [UNESCO Chair](https://www.uniroma1.it/en/pagina/chair-unescounitwin)

**Research Services Area\
National Research Planning and Management Office\
Head of Office\
[Anna Gambogi](http://anna.gambogi@uniroma1.it)**

**International Research Planning and Management Office\
Head of Office\
[Ciro Franco](http://ciro.franco@uniroma1.it)**

**Outreach and Fourth Mission Area\
Enhancement and Technology Transfer Office**

**Head of Office\
[Daniele Riccioni](http://daniele.riccioni@uniroma1.it)**