Within the framework of the scientific cooperation protocol between the Academy of Scientific Research and Technology (ASRT) and the National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC), the Academy announces the acceptance of research proposals for the years 2026–2028, in accordance with the following terms and requirements:

Fields of cooperation for this call:

• Microbiology
• Agricultural Informatics
• Agriculture and Crop Sciences
• Plant Protection
• Animal Breeding
• Clean Energy

Project duration: 36 months.

Funding allocated for each project: EGP 900,000 (EGP 450,000 per year).

Both the Egyptian and Chinese researchers must submit their research proposals within the same announcement timeframe, each on the official website of their respective institutions.

Researchers interested in participating in the program must register electronically at the following website:
 asrt.sci.eg

A letter which approval from the Egyptian research institution must be attached, along with stamps and signatures from both the Egyptian and Chinese sides on the research proposal.

Deadline for submission of research proposals: July 31, 2025

For more information, please contact the following email:
 international.relations.asrt@gmail.com

Proposals must be submitted only through the Academy’s submission portal:
 http://submission.asrt.sci.eg/

Within the framework of the agreement signed between the Ministry of Higher Education, Scientific Research, and Technology and the Joint Institute for Nuclear Research (JINR) in Dubna, Russia, and as part of the efforts of the Academy of Scientific Research and Technology (ASRT) to localize nuclear technology in Egypt and build national capacity in this vital field, the Academy announces the following:

Call for Applications:
Researchers are invited to submit proposals for joint research projects in collaboration with scientists and researchers from JINR in the fields of nuclear research and its peaceful applications. Proposed projects should align with the priorities of Egypt's Vision 2030.

Funding:
Projects will be fully funded by the Academy of Scientific Research and Technology (ASRT) and the Russian Joint Institute for Nuclear Research (JINR).

Application Deadline:
July 30, 2025

For more information:
Please visit the official websites of the Academy of Scientific Research and Technology and the Joint Institute for Nuclear Research to view available disciplines, research laboratories, and to complete the application form:

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      Damietta University has achieved a new accomplishment in its academic career. As it advanced in the US News World Rankings for 2025, It ranked 1,322nd globally, up from 1,408th in last year's ranking, thus achieving a jump of 86 places among global universities. On the African level, Damietta University ranked 66th among African universities, advancing 20 places from the previous year's ranking, when it ranked 86th, reflecting the remarkable development in its academic and research performance. The US News ranking is based on several indicators and criteria, including: the quality of education and scientific research, academic reputation, graduates' transition to the job market, as well as other indicators that reflect universities' academic and research performance. This significant progress reflects Damietta University's ongoing efforts to improve the quality of education, support scientific research, and develop academic programs, all within the framework of its ambitious vision to enhance its regional and international standing and effectively contribute to raising the level of higher education in Egypt and Africa. On this occasion, Prof./ Hemdan Rabie, President of the University, extends his thanks to Professor Dr. Mohammad Abdel Hamid Shehab, Vice President of the University for Graduate Studies and Research, and extends his sincere congratulations to all those affiliated with the University in general, and to the employees of the College of Science and Agriculture in particular. He also extends his thanks to the team of the University’s Rankings Unit, headed by Professor Dr. Amany ElDiasty,head of the international Rankings and Research Unit, for great effort done in this file.

To view the results, please click the following link:

https://www.usnews.com/education/best-global-universities/damietta-university-509246  

       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:
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The award is presented by Dr./ Mohamed Rabie Nassar, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Delta University for Science and Technology, in the field of scientific research, as part of his commitment to support and encourage outstanding researchers in recognition of their contributions to science, society, and their role in achieving Egypt’s Sustainable Development Strategy – Vision 2030 in the following fields:

1. Mohamed Rabie Nassar Award in Medical Sciences

Award Value: EGP 250,000 (Two Hundred Fifty Thousand Egyptian Pounds) + Certificate of Appreciation

2. Mohamed Rabie Nassar Award in Advanced Materials Science and Nanotechnology Applications

Award Value: EGP 200,000 (Two Hundred Thousand Egyptian Pounds) + Certificate of Appreciation

3. Mohamed Rabie Nassar Award in Applied Engineering Sciences for the Modernization of Egyptian Industry

Award Value: EGP 200,000 (Two Hundred Thousand Egyptian Pounds) + Certificate of Appreciation

4. Mohamed Rabie Nassar Award in Digital Transformation and Artificial Intelligence

Award Value: EGP 200,000 (Two Hundred Thousand Egyptian Pounds) + Certificate of Appreciation

5. Mohamed Rabie Nassar Award in New and Renewable Energy

Award Value: EGP 200,000 (Two Hundred Thousand Egyptian Pounds) + Certificate of Appreciation

6. Mohamed Rabie Nassar Award in Agriculture and Food Security

Award Value: EGP 200,000 (Two Hundred Thousand Egyptian Pounds) + Certificate of Appreciation

?? For nomination criteria and further details, please visit:
?? http://www.rabieaward.com/

Prof./  Ayman Ashour, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research and Chair of the Egyptian National Commission for UNESCO, affirmed that the Ministry supports using technology in the educational process. Digital tools have been utilized to enhance the delivery of educational content and student engagement. He noted that the Ministry has implemented a comprehensive digital transformation plan in Egyptian universities, under the title “Digital Transformation and the Future Vision”, which aligns with the seven principles of the National Strategy for Higher Education and Scientific Research:
(Integration, Interdisciplinary Specializations, Connectivity, Effective Participation, Sustainability, International Benchmarking, Leadership and Innovation).
This strategy is implemented through three main pillars:

1. Building and developing a centralized digital foundation.
2. Future Graduate Skills 2050.
3. Smart and efficient higher education institutions.

 In this context, the Egyptian National Commission for UNESCO, in collaboration with the International Centre for Higher Education Innovation under the auspices of UNESCO (UNESCO-ICHEI), announces the opening of applications for the 2025 Digital Transformation Pioneers in Higher Education Award, under the theme:
“Promising Practices Driven by the Holistic Online Education (HOE) Framework: Empowering the Workforce, Fostering Innovation, and Enabling Institutional Resilience.”

prof./ Ayman Farid, Assistant Minister and Head of the Cultural Affairs and Missions Sector, and Supervisor of the Egyptian National Commission for Education, Science, and Culture, explained that this award aims to recognize and celebrate innovative digital transformation practices in higher education, as well as to encourage innovation in education through pioneering digital initiatives. It also seeks to highlight successful practices that facilitate knowledge exchange and cooperation between higher education institutions internationally, and to contribute achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by enhancing the role of digital technology in improving education quality and expanding access.

Dr. Hala Abdel-Gawad, Assistant Secretary-General of the National Commission for UNESCO Affairs, confirmed that the award includes 10 prizes for Higher Education Institutions (HEIs), in addition to 10 honorary awards for companies. She clarified that the value of each HEI award is 70,000 Chinese Yuan (or its equivalent in US dollars).

Those interested in applying for the award are requested to register through the following online link:
 https://iioe.ichei.org
before May 30, 2025.

Please note that the final deadline for submitting applications is June 15, 2025.

The Science, Technology, and Innovation Funding Authority (STDF), in collaboration with the Ministry of Science and Technology of the People's Republic of China, is pleased to announce the opening of applications for the 8th cycle of the Egypt-China Joint Research Projects Support Program. The program aims to strengthen cooperation between both parties in areas of mutual interest.

In this regard, prof./ Ayman Ashour, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, emphasized that this program represents a valuable opportunity to fund research projects addressing current challenges in various fields. He pointed out that scientific collaboration between Egypt and China will contribute to developing both countries’ scientific and innovative capabilities.

Dr. Walaa Sheta, CEO of the Science, Technology, and Innovation Funding Authority (STDF), stated that through this program, the Authority seeks to encourage Egyptian researchers to submit innovative research proposals that contribute to achieving sustainable development and strengthening international cooperation in the fields of technology and innovation.

Funding will be provided in the following categories:

• Applied research projects in the fields of water, food and agriculture, health, ICT, and advanced manufacturing, with a maximum funding limit of EGP 3 million on the Egyptian side.
• Industry-partnered projects in the fields of renewable energy and artificial intelligence, with a maximum funding limit of EGP 5 million on the Egyptian side.

The duration of the funded projects must not exceed 24 months.

It is worth noting that the deadline for submitting research proposals is June 23, 2025.

For more information about eligibility criteria, required documents, and application procedures, please visit the official STDF website:
?? https://stdf.eg/web/grants/open

 Prof./ Ayman Ashour, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research and Chair of the Egyptian National Commission for Education, Science, and Culture, emphasized the important role played by the National Commission in implementing national, regional, and international projects and announcing international awards in cooperation with UNESCO, ALECSO, and ICESCO. He noted that these efforts contribute to the realization of Egypt’s Vision 2030, enhance Egypt’s representation in international forums concerned with education, culture, and science, and support cooperation with these organizations in the fields of higher education, scientific research, and innovation, while promoting the exchange of expertise on Arab, African, and international levels.

In this context, the Egyptian National Commission for UNESCO, in cooperation with UNESCO, announces the call for applications for the 2025 UNESCO International Literacy Prizes.

Dr. Ayman Farid, Assistant Minister for Strategic Planning and Labor Market Qualification, Head of the Cultural Affairs and Missions Sector, and Supervisor of the Egyptian National Commission for Education, Science, and Culture, stated that since 1967, the UNESCO International Literacy Prizes have recognized excellence and innovation in the field of literacy. A total of 512 projects and programs implemented by governments, NGOs, and individuals worldwide have been awarded. Through these prestigious prizes, UNESCO aims to support effective literacy practices and encourage the creation of dynamic learning communities.

He pointed out that the 2025 UNESCO International Literacy Prizes include the following:

1. UNESCO King Sejong Literacy Prize:
   Established in 1989 and supported by the Republic of Korea, this prize focuses on programs that develop and promote mother-tongue-based literacy education. Each of the three award winners will receive a medal, diploma, and a monetary award of USD 20,000.
2. UNESCO Confucius Prize for Literacy:
   Established in 2005 and supported by the People’s Republic of China, this prize rewards programs that promote adult literacy, particularly in rural areas and for out-of-school youth, especially girls and women. Each of the three award winners will receive a medal, diploma, and a monetary award of USD 30,000.

Dr. Hala Abdel-Gawad, Assistant Secretary-General of the National Commission for UNESCO Affairs, confirmed that these prizes are open to governments, non-governmental organizations, and individuals, in recognition of their outstanding contributions to promoting literacy efforts and in appreciation of their ongoing commitment in this field.
The theme of the 2025 prizes is:
“Promoting Multilingual Education: Literacy for Mutual Understanding and Peace.”

She also noted that applicants must complete the designated online application form by creating a user account through the following link:
?? https://unes.co/ilp-account

For more information about the prizes and nomination procedures, please visit:
?? https://www-unesco-org.translate.goog/en/prizes/literacy

Applicants must also send a copy of the submitted form, along with an official nomination letter from their affiliated institution, to the Egyptian National Commission for UNESCO via the following email addresses:
?? egypt.natcom@gmail.com
?? Egnatcom@egnatcom.org.eg
no later than June 10, 2025, in order for the Commission to review the applications and submit them to UNESCO before June 27, 2025.

Please note that incomplete applications or those submitted after the deadline will not be considered.

It is worth mentioning that Mansoura University won a UNESCO International Literacy Prize in 2024 for its project titled “Literacy at Mansoura University for Sustainability and Quality of Life in Egyptian Villages”.
Additionally, Ain Shams University won the UNESCO Confucius Prize for Literacy in 2021 for organizing online literacy classes in rural areas of Egypt.

     Under the patronage of His Excellency Prof./ Hamdan Rabie El-Metwally, President of Damietta University, and under the supervision of Prof./ Mohamed Abdo Amasha, Vice President of the University for Education and Student Affairs, the Education and Student Affairs Sector is pleased to announce the launch of the online registration form for participation in the Graduation Ceremony for the academic year 2024/2025, for the second consecutive year.

This initiative comes in accordance with the approval of the University Council.

To fill out the form, please visit the following link:
?? www.du.edu.eg/du_edu/pages/eform/regGradParty.aspx

Please note that the registration deadline is July 1, 2025.