• BA/CSSP Research Grants Program for Egyptian Researchers
• TWAS-ARO Regional Prize for 2016
• TWAS-ARO Young Affiliates 2016 - 2020
• The U.S. National Academies Call for Application: Arab-American Frontiers Symposium in partnership with Masdar Institute
• Articles for African Networks

BA/CSSP Research Grants Program for Egyptian Researchers

 Application Deadline: 1 June 2016

The Center for Special Studies and Programs, Bibliotheca Alexandrina offers a number of research grants for Egyptians postdoctoral scientists and researchers in the following scientific fields:

                     ·            Agricultural Sciences

                     ·            Biology and Biotechnology

                     ·            Chemistry and Biochemistry

                     ·            Earth Sciences

                     ·            Engineering Sciences and Technology

                     ·            Information Technology and Bioinformatics

                     ·            Mathematics

                     ·            Medical Sciences

                     ·            Pre-University Education

                     ·            Physics and Biophysics

Eligibility and Deadlines

                     ·            Egyptian scholars who have earned their PhD within the past five years (following December 2010).

                     ·            Applicants must hold a current position at a public/private academic or research institution in Egypt, and the research must be conducted in Egypt.

                     ·            Currently engaged or can arrange to work on a joint research project with foreign counterpart(s) at a university or research center abroad.

                     ·            Applicants must not exceed 35 years of age by January 2016.

                     ·            The maximum duration of the project is 2 years and the maximum budget that can be granted is 75,000 EGP.

Grant applications must be submitted online before 1 June 2016.

For more information about BA/CSSP Research Grants please check the following hyperlink: http://www.bibalex.org/cssp/Researchs/index.htm

To fill the application and submit your research proposal please check the following hyperlink: http://www.bibalex.org/cssp2016

For any inquiries, please contact the following e-mail: researchgrants.cssp@bibalex.org

TWAS-ARO Regional Prize for 2016

Building Scientific Institutions

Nomination Deadline: 15 June 2016

TWAS Regional Prizes 2016 will be awarded in recognition of individuals who have played key roles in the establishment of vibrant scientific institutions and to those who have significantly expanded the activities of already-established institutions in the developing world.

Eligibility Criteria:

Candidates for a TWAS-ARO Prize must be scientists who have been working and living in a developing country for at least ten years. They must meet at least one of the following qualifications:

•        Scientific research achievement of outstanding significance for the development of scientific thought.

•        Outstanding contribution to the application of Science and Technology to industry or to human well-being in a developing country.

The nominations will only be accepted and valid from:

•        Members of TWAS-ARO.

•        Science Academies, National Research Councils, Universities, Scientific Institutions from the Arab Region.

Note: Self nominations are not allowed. 

For nominations and more information, please visit: http://bibalex.org/TWAS-ARO/en/Prize/Details.aspx?prizeID=1025

TWAS-ARO Young Affiliates 2016 - 2020

Nomination Deadline: 15 June 2016

Each year, the five TWAS Regional Offices each select up to five scientists under the age of 40 years to be 'TWAS Young Affiliates' for a period of five years.

During their tenure, Affiliates are invited to participate in TWAS general meetings and conferences.

This program seeks to identify the best young scientists in each region of the developing world and provide them with opportunities to network with one another, with TWAS Fellows, and to attend international conferences and other events for young scientists.

Eligibility Criteria:

·         Less than 40 years by nomination date

·         Native of an Arab country

·         Has at least 10 international publications in peer-reviewed journals

·         Residing and working in a developing country for at least the past three years.

Note: Self nominations are not allowed. 

For nominations and more information, please visit: http://www.bibalex.org/TWAS-ARO/en/YoungAffiliate/BecomeYoungAffiliate.aspx

The U.S. National Academies Call for Application: Arab-American Frontiers Symposium in partnership with Masdar Institute

November 5-7, 2016 

Deadline: 30 June 2016 

The U.S. National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, and Masdar Institute of Science and Technology are pleased to announce the Fourth Arab American Frontiers of Science, Engineering and Medicine Symposium. The upcoming meeting will be hosted in Abu Dhabi on November 5 to 7, 2016 by Masdar Institute, in partnership with Khalifa University, NYU Abu Dhabi and Petroleum Institute. The call for applications is now open and scientists, engineers and medical professionals from the U.S. and the Arab region are invited to submit their application online before the deadline of 30, June 2016.

This program brings together outstanding young scientists, engineers, and medical professionals, between the ages of 30 and 45, from the United States and the 22 countries of the Arab League for a series of symposia to discuss exciting advances and opportunities in their fields. The goal of these meetings is to enhance scientific exchange and dialogue among young researchers in Arab countries and the United States, including the Arab science diaspora, and through this interaction facilitate research collaboration within and beyond the region.

We strongly encourage young scientists, engineers and medical professionals working on related research to apply to this truly pluri-disciplinary meeting, as long as they fulfill the eligibility criteria. Each general participant will also have the opportunity to present his or her research during poster sessions. More details on the fourth symposium, organization and program can be found here.

For questions regarding the upcoming symposium or the application process, please contact: AAFrontiers@nas.edu.

 Articles for African Networks

The Bibliotheca Alexandrina (BA) aims to rise to the digital challenge in order to develop African innovation through the use of science and technology in networks that extend throughout Africa. The new goal set by the BA is to connect those with common interests and expertise to hasten the development of knowledge and enable immediate sharing of knowledge and contributions.It is the role of the BA, and its duty, to act as “the international hub” to several significant academic and research networks, which aim to connect the rising future generations of teachers and researchers in Africa.

The BA African Networks are divided into five communities of interest: Public Health, Agriculture, Environment, ICT, and Research methods.

In each network, there is a section called “R & R” (for Research & Reports) that will mention and highlight some recent research results and international reports. This section and its data are separate from the occasional short essay posted under the heading “Reflections”. Some pointers on “Conferences and Fellowships” are also provided. Additionally, the BA African Networks provide its visitors with a section of information on the old BA, labeled “Ancient Wisdom”; a section of information on the current and planned activities of the new BA, called “Alexandrian Activities”; as well as a “Fun Facts” section.

Hereunder, is the networks general portal link where you can access all 5 networks;

http://afn.bibalex.org/GeneralPortal.aspx