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The Supreme Council of Universities Launches an Introductory Video About the Student Activities Registration Platform

date:23.01.2025

           As part of efforts to enhance the development of the Egyptian individual and implement the directives of His Excellency the President of the Republic under the initiative "A New Beginning for Building the Egyptian Individual," which aims to invest in human capital and strengthen national identity through integration and coordination among various state institutions, the Supreme Council of Universities has released an introductory video about the Student Activities Registration Platform.

This initiative is launched under the patronage of Prof. / Mohamed Ayman Ashour, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, and guided by Prof. / Mostafa Refaat, Secretary-General of the Supreme Council of Universities. It reflects the Council's commitment to promoting the role of student activities in shaping students' personalities, fostering a sense of loyalty and belonging, and creating a conscious generation capable of innovation and contribution.

The video was produced by the Supreme Council of Universities through the Electronic and Knowledge Services Center in collaboration with the General Administration of Education and Student Affairs. It highlights the importance of student activities in university life, their role in strengthening human connections between students and faculty members, and their function as a primary tool for integrating students into the university community and preparing them for life in society. The platform also provides spaces for students to engage in activities aligned with their interests and develop various skills.

The objectives of the Student Activities Registration Platform include:

  • Documenting and electronically archiving student activities at Egyptian colleges.
  • Facilitating the generation of monthly, quarterly, or annual reports on various activities.
  • Helping universities plan and announce future activities to increase student participation.
  • Enhancing competitiveness among universities by tracking student activities at other institutions.
  • Providing decision-makers with comprehensive reports to monitor the impact of activities on students and their ability to create positive changes.

The platform also features links to prominent community initiatives, such as "A New Beginning for Building the Individual" and environmental conservation activities. It includes an electronic library with educational and awareness booklets, along with others highlighting university achievements. Future plans for the platform aim to include awareness activities addressing contemporary social, economic, and political issues.

"The Student Activities Registration Platform represents a new vision for developing Egyptian universities, led by the Supreme Council of Universities. It is an opportunity for every member of the academic and student community to be part of the change and contribute to building a better future."

The Supreme Council of Universities invites all members of the academic and student communities to participate in this pioneering project and contribute their creativity and efforts to achieve excellence and shape a brighter future.

To watch the video and access the library of booklets and achievements, visit the following links:

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Launching the First Call for the Long-Term Partnership Program Between the European and the African Union

date:20.01.2025

      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

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The Egyptian-Spanish Call for Research, Development, and Innovation 2025

date:20.01.2025

      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

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Call 11 for Postdoctoral Fellowships in collaboration with the French Embassy in Egypt

date:20.01.2025

      The Science, Technology, and Innovation Funding Authority (STDF), in collaboration with the French Embassy in Egypt, announces opening of Call (11) for the 2025 Postdoctoral Fellowships. This program is aimed at Egyptian researchers who wish to conduct short-term research with a minimum stipend of €1,700. The research fields include health and medical sciences, earth and space sciences, energy, agriculture, physics, chemistry, biology, mathematics, engineering sciences, artificial intelligence and computing, data science, communication technologies, biotechnology, and nanotechnology.

Application Criteria:

  • Applicants must hold a PhD degree and be affiliated with an Egyptian research institution.

Deadline for submitting research proposals: February 16, 2025.

For detailed terms and conditions of the call, please visit the authority's official website:

https://stdf.eg/web/grants/open

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Submissions are opened for a Scholarship Offered by Lund University, Sweden 2025

date:17.01.2025

  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

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Master's Scholarships and Training Program from JICA

date:17.01.2025

      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.

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The Establishment of Environmental Programs Focused on Artificial Intelligence Applications by Turin university

date:14.01.2025

        As communicated by Prof. / Mostafa Refaat, Secretary-General of the Supreme Council of Universities, regarding the University of Turin's initiative to establish specialized environmental programs focused on artificial intelligence applications based on the needs of the Egyptian side. This initiative aims to serve as a foundation for a joint PhD program, with the goal of fostering specialized meetings in various applications of artificial intelligence and other fields of importance as proposed by the Egyptian side.

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Scholarships for Undergraduate Studies in Japan 2025

date:14.01.2025

        As communicated by Prof./ Mostafa Refaat, Secretary-General of the Supreme Council of Universities, regarding the announcement from the Embassy of Japan in the Arab Republic of Egypt, the Japanese government is offering scholarships for undergraduate studies in Japan for the year 2025. These scholarships are available to Egyptian students who wish to pursue their undergraduate studies in Japanese language departments.

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Competitive Scholarships Offered by Hungary for PhD Studies

date:09.01.2025

        As part of the directives of Dr. Ayman Ashour, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, to support international partnership programs and provide opportunities for Egyptian students and researchers to gain global expertise, which contributes to delivering better educational services that enhance their scientific and practical skills and positively impact the development of the educational and research system in Egypt, in alignment with the goals of the National Strategy for Higher Education and Scientific Research and Egypt Vision 2030.

The Central Administration of Missions at the Cultural Affairs and Missions Sector of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research has announced the opening of applications for scholarships to get a PhD degree in English, offered by Hungary for the academic year 2025/2026.

The announcement specified that the scholarships cover the following fields: Mathematics, Physics, Information Technology, and Technological Education, along with other areas of interest, including Medicine, Dentistry, and Pharmacy.

The scholarships are open to the following categories, based on priority:

  • Assistant staff members of universities and Egyptian research centers.
  • Administrative cadres in government institutions included in the Missions Plan.
  • Private universities and research centers.
  • Individuals who are not assistant staff members and have no employment affiliation in Egypt.

(Note: These scholarships are provided without financial support from the Missions Sector.)

For details about the application conditions and required documents, please visit the website of the Cultural Affairs and Missions Sector:
https://cdm.mohesr.gov.eg/

To apply for the scholarship through the Hungarian website, please visit the following link:
https://www.stipendiumhungaricum.hu

The deadline for application submission is January 16, 2025.

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