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ITALY–EGYPT JOINT SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY COOPERATION

CALL FOR JOINT PROJECT PROPOSALS

The framework of the Scientific and Technological Cooperation Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Italy and the Government of the Arab Republic of Egypt FUNDING SCHEMES

1-“Exchange of Researchers” are joint research projects where only the expenses for researchers’ mobility are funded 2-Of Particular Relevance” are joint research projects where research ac-tivities are co-founded by one or both Parties. In this scheme a significant funding contribution by the applying proponent is mandatory.

AREAS OF COOPERATION • Agriculture and Food Science and Technology

• Energy and Environment (including rational use of water resources and de-salination)

• Health, Biotechnology and Medicine

• Nanosciences and Advanced Materials

• Technologies applied to Cultural Heritage • Remote Sensing, Space Sciences and Geophysics

• Basic sciences.

Deadline for Application: July 15th, 2015

for more information:

http://www.stdf.org.eg/images/downloads/grants/Egypt-Italy-Call1/CALL%20FINAL%20VERSION%20-%20Executive%20Program%20Italian-Egyptian%20Scientific%20Cooperation%202016-2018-F.pdf

STDF Support of Scientific Events (STDF-SSE) (Conferences, Seminars, Forums, Workshops, Training

Schools & Courses)

the STDF Board of Directors has approved the launching of an open new fund-ing mechanism on a competitive basis, to Support of Scientific Events (STDF-SSE), with the aim of providing universities and scientific research institutions with financial support for holding seminars, forums, workshops, training cours-es & conferences. With this grant, STDF supports both the human resources capacity building and the dissemination of information on science and technolo-gy in Egypt, both of which are main components of STDF's mandate.

The funds provided by STDF (up to LE 50 000) for the support of a scientific

event are divided into 4 categories,

For more information:

http://stdf-egypt.org/

STDF Opened Calls

Basic & Applied Research Grants

-STDF Basic & Applied Research Grants (STDF-BARG)

Deadline : 21/6/2015

Capacity Building Grants

-Reintegration Grants (STDF-RG)

Deadline : 21/6/2015

-Research Support Grant (STDF - RSG)

Deadline : 21/6/2015

-STDF Short Term Fellowship (STDF-STF )

Deadline : 17/6/2015

-STDF Support of Scientific Events (STDF-SSE)

Deadline : 17/6/2015

-Young Researchers Grant (STDF-YRG)

Development & Innovation Grants

-Innovation Grants (STDF-IG)

Deadline : 21/6/2015

Technology Development Grants (STDF-TDG)

Deadline : 21/6/2015

TWAS Prizes

Atta-ur-Rahman Prize in Chemistry

This annual award, sponsored by TWAS Fellow Atta-ur-Rahman, is given to a chemist under the age of 40 who lives and works in developing country, especially a scientifically lagging country. The prize is worth USD 4,000. Winners are invited to attend the TWAS General Meeting and present a paper on their work. Deadline : 15 July 2015

The C.N.R. Rao Prize for Scientific Research

The prize, named after TWAS Founding Fellow and former presi-dent C.N.R. Rao, carries a cash award of USD4,000 generously provided by Professor Rao. It is designed to honour TWAS Fellows from the developing world, especially scientists from the world's scientifically lagging and Least Developed Countries (LDCs), who have made significant contributions to global science. Deadline : 15 July 2015

for more information:

h�p://twas.org/opportuni�es/prizes-and-awards

New Zealand International Doctoral Research Scholarships (NZIDRS) for International Students,

2015-2016

Applications are invited for the 2015 round of the New Zealand International Doctoral Research Scholarships (NZIDRS). The NZIDRS are open for international students (except from New Zealand, Australia and Fiji) to undertake PhD study at a New Zealand university. In order to receive the scholarship, applicants must meet the requirements for direct entry into a PhD programme at a New Zealand University. The NZIDRS provides full tuition fees plus a living stipend for up to 36 months.

Scholarships are awarded in any discipline.

Scholarships are available to undertake PhD study at any of New Zealand’s eight Universities: AUT University, Lincoln University, Massey University, University of Auckland, University of Canterbury, University of Otago, University of Waikato, Victoria University of Wellington.

Deadline: The application deadline is 15 July 2015.

For detailed information:

http://enz.govt.nz/our-services/scholarships/nzidrs

CEU's Graduate Programs

Central European University is an English-language, graduate university located in Budapest, Hungary. CEU offers master’s and doctoral programs in the social sciences, humanities, law, public policy, business management, economics, environmental sciences and policy, and mathematics.

CEU is committed to attracting talented students and scholars from around the world. The University provides a variety of scholarships and research grants for which applicants from any country are eligible to apply. CEU is accredited in the United States and Hungary.

If you would like to receive more information about our programs, please give us your contact details at this link.

http://www.ceu.edu/scholarships?utm_source=Scholarshiper&utm_medium=Post&utm_content=general&utm_campaign=REC1415-Scholarshiper

Monash University Malaysia Postgraduate Research Scholarships

Monash University Malaysia is calling for scholarship application for 2014 intake. The campus will be offering Cost of Living Allowances (stipend) and/or Tuition Fee Waiver scholarships to outstanding and deserving candidates.

Applicants must meet all other entry requirements of the University including English language requirement. Applicants must also have high distinction average (H1 or First Class honours) and be undertaking full-time study.

application deadline: The ROUND 3/2015 14 August 2015

for more information: http://www.monash.edu.my/study/scholarships-grants/internal/research

2016-2017 CAS Sofia Advanced Academia Fellowship Pro-

gramme for International Scholars, Bulgaria

The Centre for Advanced Study Sofia (CAS Sofia) is offering international fellowships to pursue individual research projects during in-residence periods of up to five months. These fellowships are awarded for fundamental research in the fields of the humanities and the social sciences. The selected Fellows will take part in the regular Fellow seminars and the other scientific events organized by the Centre (workshops, conferences, lectures, etc.) and are invited to present and discuss their project in lectures or seminars. The Fellows will also have free access to the CAS library and electronic resources/databases.

Fellowships are awarded in the fields of humanities and social sciences.

Deadline: The application deadline is October 1, 2015.

for more information:

http://cas.bg/en/news/call-for-applications-advanced-academia-fellowships-for-international-scholars-1748.html

Norman E. Borlaug International Agricultural Science and Technology Fellowship Program, 2015

The U.S. Department of Agriculture invites applications for Borlaug Fellowship Program available for fellows from eligible developing and middle-income countries. Applicants are selected based on their academic and professional research interests and achievements, level of scientific competence, aptitude for scientific research, leadership potential, likelihood of bringing back new ideas to their home institution, and flexibility and aptitude for success in a cross-cultural environment. The U.S. mentor will later visit the fellow’s home institution to continue collaboration. Fellows may also attend the annual World Food Prize Symposium, held each October in Des Moines, Iowa.

Fellowships are awarded for research and training focused on a

wide array of agriculture-related topics, including agronomy, veter-inary science, nutrition, food safety, sanitary and phytosanitary is-

sues, natural resource management, agricultural biotechnology,

global climate change, agricultural economics and agricultural poli-

cy. The 2015 targeted research areas will be given in a list.

Deadline: September 30th, 2015.

for more information:

http://www.fas.usda.gov/programs/borlaug-fellowship-program

Georg Forster Research Fellowship (HERMES)

Top opportunities for researchers from developing countries

In providing Georg Forster Research Fellowships (HERMES) for postdoctoral researchers, the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation enables highly qualified scientists and scholars from abroad who are just embarking on their academic careers and who completed their doctorates less than four years ago ١to spend extended periods of research (6 -٢٤ months) in Germany . Scientists and scholars from all disciplines from developing coun-tries, emerging economies and transition states (excluding People’s public of China and India; c.f. detailed list of countries) may apply. The research outline must deal with issues of major relevance to the future development of the candidate’s country or region of origin. Deadline: June 4, 2015

for more information: http://www.humboldt-foundation.de/web/georg-forster-fellowship-hermes.html

International Conference for Nile Basin Countries

16-19 April, 2016 Venue: Tiba Rose Hotel, Cairo

Organized By

National Committee of Soil Science Academy of Scientific Research and Technology Ministry of Scientific

Research and Technology CONFERENCE THEME 1- Soil resources in Nile basin countries and optimum management to overcome the encountered problems. 2-Cooperation between Nile basin countries to control desertification, ero-sion, degradation and soil pollution 3-Sustainable agricultural development of Nile basin countries 4-Hydrology of Nile River 5-Water policies in the Nile basin countries 6-Causes and sources of pollution of Nile River 7-The scientific cooperation between Nile basin countries to control water pollution 8 –Enhancement of scientific research cooperation between institutions in Nile basin countries

Contact Us:

1-Prof. Dr. Mohamed Ibrahim Desouky Helal- cell phone:01119540356: midhilal@hotmail.com 2-Prof. Dr. Fawzy Kishk- cell phone: 01222153446 :fkishk@hotmail.com 3-Prof. Dr. Mohamed Fathy Yousef- cell phone: 01005174335 : abouyuossef@gmail.com

“Sustainable Development of Soil And Water Resources In Nile Basin Countries “