Higher Education Ministry Announces the Opening of Applications for the Egyptian-German Scientific Exchange Program for Excellence Development

An Opportunity for Egyptian Researchers from Universities and Research Centers to Strengthen Scientific Cooperation with Germany

The Science, Technology & Development Funding Authority (STDF), in cooperation with the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD), has announced the opening of the 15th call for the German-Egyptian Scientific Exchange and Excellence Development Program (GE-SEED). This program aims to support research collaboration between Egyptian and German institutions through mutual scientific visits between researchers.

The program is designed to enhance cooperation between research teams, with a particular focus on providing opportunities for young researchers and postgraduate (Master’s and PhD) students to participate in scientific exchange visits lasting up to two years. These visits aim to foster knowledge transfer, experience sharing, and capacity building in research.

The duration of scientific visits under the program is as follows:

• For researchers: Up to one month per year
• For young researchers (Master’s and PhD students): Between 3 to 6 months per year

Prof./ Ayman Ashour, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, emphasized that this program reflects the state’s commitment to supporting academic and scientific cooperation with Germany. It aims to boost the competitiveness of Egypt’s higher education and research system, empower young talent, and link scientific research with industry and sustainable development.

prof./ Walaa Sheta, CEO of the Science, Technology & Development Funding Authority, stated that the program represents a successful model of bilateral cooperation and a valuable opportunity for Egyptian researchers to broaden their scientific horizons. He reaffirmed the authority’s continued support in providing technical assistance to build effective partnerships with international research institutions.

It is worth noting that the deadline for submitting applications for the grant is May 28, 2025. Interested applicants are encouraged to review all eligibility criteria and required documents through the authority’s official website ?? https://stdf.eg/web/grants/open

The Science, Technology, and Development Funding Authority (STDF), in collaboration with the Ministry of Science and Technology of the People’s Republic of China, announces opening of the first call for the "Establishment of Joint Research Laboratories between Egypt and China" program.

This program aims to strengthen long-term scientific and technological cooperation between research institutions through the establishment of three specialized laboratories in Egypt in partnership with leading Chinese institutions. These laboratories will serve as joint research centers for scientists from both countries, contributing to innovation and technological advancement in the following shared priority areas:

1.      Sustainable Development Technologies: such as waste management, recycling, green energy, and low-carbon technologies.

2.      Poverty Reduction through Science and Technology: such as smart agriculture.

3.      Artificial Intelligence and Advanced Robotics.

This program represents one of the largest bilateral initiatives between the two countries in the field of scientific research. Each joint project is eligible to receive funding of up to EGP 20 million from the STDF and 3 million CNY from the Chinese side.

Project duration: Up to 3 years.

Eligible Entities:

1.      Participation is limited to Egyptian governmental research institutions.

2.      Each institution may submit only one proposal per thematic area (maximum of three proposals total).

3.      An appropriate location and adequate infrastructure for the lab must be provided.

4.      The Principal Investigator must be an Egyptian national holding a PhD and affiliated with a governmental research institution.

5.      A clear sustainability plan for the lab must be submitted, ensuring its operation for at least five years after the project ends.

Deadline for submission of research proposals: June 23, 2025, at 2:00 PM (Cairo time).

For more details on application requirements and the necessary documents, please visit the official STDF website:
https://stdf.eg/web/grants/open

  The Academy of Scientific Research and Technology announces opening of applications for a number of fully funded research fellowships for Egyptian researchers at the PhD and postdoctoral levels, in collaboration with several prestigious research centers:

1. TWAS–SN Bose Fellowship (India)
   Fellowships for PhD and postdoctoral researchers in collaboration with the S.N. Bose National Centre for Basic Sciences.
   Application deadline: September 22, 2025
2. TWAS–NCP Postdoctoral Fellowship (Pakistan)
   Postdoctoral fellowships in collaboration with the National Centre for Physics (NCP).
   Application deadline: July 31, 2025
3. TWAS–ICCBS Fellowship (Pakistan)
   Fellowships for PhD and postdoctoral researchers in collaboration with the International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences (ICCBS).
   Application deadline: August 14, 2025

Application links and further details:
PhD: https://twas.org/opportunities/fellowships/phd
Postdoctoral: https://twas.org/opportunities/fellowships/postdoctoral

The New and Renewable Energy Authority, in collaboration with the Supreme Council of Universities, is announcing an art competition titled “Sustainable Creativity”, in the field of expressive murals to be painted on the outer wall of the Authority’s headquarters, under the following themes:

• Renewable Energy
• Sustainability
• Energy Efficiency Improvement
• Biodiversity Conservation and Migratory Birds

Mural Location: The main façade along the Authority’s outer wall, consisting of 30 panels made of pink bricks.

Competition Categories:

• Single Mural (one panel)
• Sequential Mural (three connected panels) as a story depicting the development of wind energy in Egypt

To provide more information and answer inquiries, an online workshop will be held to explain the competition details.

Ministry of Higher Education:
An international funding opportunity is now available for researchers and innovators in the fields of agriculture and water.

The Academy of Scientific Research and Technology (ASRT) – as the official partner of the PRIMA Program – announces the opening of applications for the 2025 PRIMA projects, marking the program’s 8th consecutive year. This initiative aims to support joint scientific cooperation to advance research and innovation in the Mediterranean region.

What is the PRIMA Program?

PRIMA (Partnership for Research and Innovation in the Mediterranean Area) is one of the leading international support programs for research and innovation. It focuses on finding sustainable solutions to the challenges of water, agriculture, and food systems in Mediterranean countries.

2025 PRIMA Program Theme:

"Enhancing environmental resilience through ecosystem restoration and nature-based solutions"

Focus Areas:

• Agriculture
• Water Management

Objectives:

• Enhancing biodiversity
• Optimal use of water resources
• Climate change adaptation

Funding Structure:

• Section 1: Funded by the European Commission
• Section 2: Funded locally (Egypt represented by the Academy of Scientific Research and Technology and the Science, Technology & Innovation Funding Authority – STDF)

Available opportunities through the Academy of Scientific Research and Technology (ASRT) under Section 2 are in the areas of:

• Agricultural Systems
• Food Value Chains

Application Deadlines:

• Section 1: July 15, 2025
• Section 2: July 8, 2025

How to Apply:

Via the official website:
https://prima-med.org/funding-opportunities-prima-2025s-calls-are-now-open/

For Inquiries:

 prima.asrt.ncp@gmail.com

Don’t miss this opportunity, contribute to building sustainable solutions for the future of the region.

The Academy of Scientific Research and Technology (ASRT) announces the acceptance of five research projects for the years 2025–2026 within the framework of the scientific and technological cooperation program between the Academy and the National Research Council of Italy (CNR). This comes following the call launched by the Academy in July 2024 to accept research proposals in all fields of science (Mobility), under the patronage of Dr. Ayman Ashour, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research.

The Academy of Scientific Research and Technology will fund the projects in collaboration with the National Research Council of Italy according to the announced terms and conditions. Each project will be funded with an amount of EGP 150,000 annually.

18 eligible research proposals were submitted to the Academy and evaluated by the Technical Office. An agreement was reached with the Italian side to include and fund 5 research projects.

You can view the accepted projects through the official website of the Academy via the following link:
http://www.asrt.sci.eg/all-news-ar/featured-news-ar/نتيجة-مشروعات-التعاون-العلمي-والتكنو/?lang=ar

The Academy of Scientific Research and Technology announces the opening of applications for the Postdoctoral Fellowship Program offered by the Joint Institute for Nuclear Research for the year 2025. This announcement comes within the framework of the agreement signed between the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, represented by the Academy of Scientific Research and Technology, and the Joint Institute for Nuclear Research (JINR) in Dubna, Russia, following Egypt's upgrade to full membership in the institute.

The deadline for applications for the fellowship program is March 31, 2025, and the shortlisted candidates will be announced in May 2025.

All interested parties should review all the details and application requirements by visiting the following link:

https://www.jinr.ru/careers-en/postdoc_programme_en/

The Academy of Scientific Research and Technology announces the opening of nominations for distinguished scientists and experts for the 2025 COMSTECH Awards, which are awarded biennially to honor outstanding achievements in science and technology.

The awards include cash prizes ranging from $2,500 to $8,000 and include:

1. Chemistry and Biology: (cash prize of $8,000)

2. COMSTECH Young Investigator Under 40 Award (cash prize of $4,000)

3. Best Scientific Book (published by an international publisher during 2023-2024) (cash prize of $4,000)

4. Patents (patents registered within the past five years are taken into account) (cash prize of $4,000)

5. Best Research Paper in Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Physics (cash prize of $2,500 each)

6. COMSTECH Excellence in Scientific Communication Award. (A cash prize of $2,500).

For more details and to fill out the application form, please visit:

https://comstech.org/comstech-awards-2025-announcement/?fbclid=IwY2xjawIMGkFleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHXbRm04-Vps_ruNhD8De2WPhVVobCVrS6bBnjnQgV6Vl1g_FWG2MIsNJ1w_aem_O0w5NsgoVA56WOHsyB3ZcA

Note: The deadline for receiving applications is March 31, 2025.

Applications are now open for the fully funded Onsi Sawiris Scholarship Program for the 2026/2027 academic year. This scholarship aims to provide outstanding Egyptian students with the opportunity to study for a bachelor's or master's degree at a distinguished university in the United States.

For application information and scholarship requirements, please visit the website: https://www.onsisawirisscholarship.org/

The Onsi Sawiris Scholarship is one of the most important scholarships because it is fully funded and helps students obtain bachelor's and master's degrees at prestigious universities in the United States. Students can specialize in any field they desire, especially those that primarily contribute to Egypt's economic prosperity.