As part of the activation of the Egyptian-French scientific cooperation program (Imhotep), implemented between the Egyptian Ministry of Scientific Research and the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs, with the Academy of Scientific Research and Technology managing the administrative aspects of the program on behalf of the Egyptian side, research proposals are invited in the following fields:

• Water: Wastewater treatment, desalination, irrigation
• Environment: Renewable energy, hydrogen fuel cells, electric vehicle batteries
• Health, Biology, and Pharmaceuticals: Biotechnology applications for enzyme production, advanced diagnostic techniques for Hepatitis C
• Mathematics and its interactions
• Physics
• Earth and Space Sciences
• Chemistry
• Humanities and Social Sciences
• Community Sciences (Tourism and Education)
• Engineering Sciences (priority for energy-related projects)
• Information and Communication Technologies: Multimedia
• Agriculture, Animal Production, and Vegetables: Crop production

This program runs for 24 months, with the Academy funding each project at a rate of 300,000 EGP annually. Interested researchers are required to apply online at the following website:
http://submission.asrt.sci.eg/

The deadline for submitting research proposals is April 15, 2025.
If the proposal is accepted under the mentioned program, the principal investigator and the research institution will be notified.

 In line with the directives of Prof. Ayman Ashour, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, and as part of implementing the principle of international cooperation—one of the key pillars of the National Strategy for Higher Education and Scientific Research—the Central Administration for Missions and Cultural Representation at the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research has announced the opening of submissions for a scholarship provided by Lund University, Sweden.

The scholarship is for participation in a postgraduate training course titled:
"Innovation, Transformation, and Resilience for Sustainable Development."
This program is organized in partnership with the African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD).

The course will be delivered in three stages as follows:

• Online participation (from April 9, 2025, to May 4, 2025).
• In-person attendance at Lund University, Sweden (from May 6 to May 23, 2025).
• The final exam will be conducted online during the last week of June 2025.

The Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA) will cover all participation costs, including tuition fees, study tours, accommodation, living allowances, and airfare.

The Interested individuals who wish to benefit from Lund University's scholarship are encouraged to review all related information about the course and the application process through the following websites:
https://dinkurs.se/appliance/?event_id=93175
https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/admissions/professional-education/capacity-building-programmes/innovation-transformation-and-resilience-sustainable-development

    In line with the directives of Prof./ Ayman Ashour, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, to support researchers and provide all means to enhance the quality of scientific research, the Cultural Affairs and Missions Sector at the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research – the Central Administration of Missions, has announced that the representative office of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) in Cairo has opened applications for the Master’s Program and the Internship Program for the 12th cohort of the African Business Education Initiative for Youth (ABE Initiative) for the year 2025. 

The announcement explained that the ABE Initiative provides opportunities for participants from African countries to study at Japanese universities, along with internship opportunities at Japanese companies, aiming to develop human resources in both the private and public sectors across the African continent. 

For more information on the application requirements and available specializations, please refer to the following link: 

https://www.jica.go.jp/english/overseas/cotedivoire/activities/__icsFiles/afieldfile/2024/07/26/A-3.%20JFY2025%20General%20Information(G.I.)%20of%20ABE%20Initiative_1.pdf

It is worth noting that the Central Administration of Missions will not cover any expenses for these scholarships.

        The Science, Technology, and Innovation Funding Authority (STDF), in collaboration with the Center for the Development of Industrial Technology in Spain (CDTI), announces opening the applications for the 9th Call of the Egyptian-Spanish Technological Cooperation Program. This program aims to support and connect scientific research with industry, encouraging Egyptian researchers to apply their research and outputs to solve industrial problems, and to enhance technological cooperation between both parties in technology development, innovation, and technology transfer projects. The program seeks to achieve mutual economic benefits and strengthen competitiveness in fields such as agriculture, water resource management, health, construction, renewable energy, environment, strategic industries, transportation, tourism, and archaeology.

Application Requirements:

• Applicants must hold a PhD and be affiliated with an Egyptian research institution, collaborating with an Egyptian industrial partner (companies or industrial entities) and a Spanish industrial partner.

Funding:
Accepted projects will receive funding of up to 150,000 euros for the Egyptian side.

Deadline for proposal submission: April 30, 2025.

For detailed rules and conditions, please visit the STDF website:
https://stdf.eg/web/grants/open

      The Science, Technology, and Innovation Funding Authority (STDF), in collaboration with the European Union (EU), announces the launch of the first call for the Long-Term EU-Africa Partnership on Research and Innovation in Sustainable Energy (LEAP-SE 2025) program. The program offers funding of up to 300,000 euros per project from the Egyptian side, aiming to strengthen partnerships between Europe and Africa to support research and innovation in the following fields:

• Strategies for integrating renewable energy.
• Managing and recycling energy components' impacts.
• Development of smart systems and networks.
• Innovations in clean cooking solutions and cold chain systems.
• Sustainable utilization of green hydrogen.

The application process consists of two phases:

1. Phase 1 (Pre-Proposal): Deadline is March 27, 2025, at 5:00 PM.
2. Phase 2 (Full Proposal): Deadline is September 11, 2025, at 4:00 PM.

Detailed rules and conditions for the call are available on the STDF website:
https://stdf.eg/web/grants/open

       Based on the decision of the Supreme Council of Universities and in cooperation between the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research and the Ministry of Social Solidarity, under the supervision of Prof./Hemdan Rabie Al-Metwally, President of Damietta University,
approval has been granted to launch the Mawadda Digital Platform for Distance Learning, affiliated with the Ministry of Social Solidarity.

The platform's educational content will be made available on university faculty websites on a trial basis for students enrolled in universities.

To learn more and find out how to register on the platform, click here.

    The Academy of Scientific Research and Technology announces several grants offered by the International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB) for the year 2025-2026. This comes as part of the collaboration between the Academy and the Centre. The grants include:

• The Arturo Falaschi Fellowships Programme 2025, which offers PhD and postdoctoral fellowships, as well as short-term postdoctoral fellowships, in various scientific fields, including life sciences, genetic engineering, and biotechnology. These scholarships provide outstanding opportunities for researchers to complete their scientific research and benefit from the resources provided by the Centre in collaboration with research institutions in member countries.
  • Deadline for applications: March 31, 2025.
  • Interested candidates should apply through the following website:
    https://www.icgeb.org/fellowship/?utm_source=brevo...
• The Collaborative Research Programme (CRP), which aims to enhance collaboration between scientists from member countries and the Centre, as well as fund research projects addressing critical topics in various scientific fields. The programme supports research activities in fundamental life sciences, medical sciences, industrial and agricultural biotechnology, and bioenergy.
• Deadline for applications: April 30, 2025.
• Interested candidates should apply through the following website:
  https://www.icgeb.org/.../ICGEB-CRP-Call-2025_page-0001...

     The E- portal of Damietta University has launched the new website for the University Career Development Center as part of its plan to upgrade all university center websites. This initiative follows the directives of Prof. Hamdan Rabie Al-Metwally, President of the University, to update the websites of faculties and centers to facilitate access to electronic services. This effort aligns with the university's goal of improving its global ranking by enhancing the E- portal and streamlining the services it provides. More websites will be launched in the coming period.

To access the new center website, click here.