The Science, Technology & Innovation Funding Authority (STDF) is pleased to announce the opening of applications for the Egypt-Japan Joint Scientific Cooperation Program – Call No. 17.

The purpose of this program is to establish new collaborations in areas of mutual interest. Additionally, the program will promote scientific exchange visits between Egyptian and Japanese researchers and support the joint organization of symposia, paving the way for long-term partnerships.

This activity supports bilateral mobility of scientists within the framework of a joint research project lasting two years. The goal of these projects is to establish new collaborations or enhance existing partnerships in the following areas:

1. Water
2. Energy
3. Food / Agriculture
4. Health
5. Information and Communication Technology (ICT)

The program offers funding of up to EGP 750,000 per year (up to EGP 1,500,000 total) per project for the Egyptian team.

?? Application deadline: September 3, 2025, at 5:00 PM (Cairo local time)

?? To apply, please visit:
?? http://www.stdf.eg