The Joint Fund was established under the U.S. - Egypt Science & Technology Cooperative Agreement first signed in 1995, and then renewed in 2001 and 2005 by the United States and the Arab Republic of Egypt. Approximately USD $ 4 million per year is equally distributed between Egyptian and American scientists working together on joint Fund activities. The main goals of the Joint Fund are to: Strengthen the scientific and technological capabilities of both countries. Broaden and expand relations between the scientific and technical communities. Promote scientific and technological cooperation in areas of mutual benefit for peaceful purposes.
Joint Fund support for research and development cooperatin takes the form of:
1. Research Grants
Grant Type A: up to a maximum of $100.000 USD;
Grant Type B: from $101,000 to a maximum of $200,000 USD.
2. Workshop Grants (workshop proposals are presented to the joint Board by Board members only; to discuss a workshop idea, please contact the Board member (contacts page) within the appropriate field).
3. Junior Scientist Development Visit Grants Important Notice: For U.S PIs submitting their applications to NSF for review, please note that NSF has revised the Proposal Award Policies and Procedures and a new solicitation number has been assigned (NSF 09-29) to replace (09-1.) For more information please contact: American Program Assistant Mr. Nader Ayoub
USAID Building
Ahmed Kamel St. off Laselki St.
New Maadi, Cairo, Egypt
Tel. +2-02-522-6881
FAX + 2-02-522-7041
email:STFund@usaid.gov | Egyptian Program Administrator
Ms. Gailan Abdel Gawad
Science and Technology Development Fund
101 Kasr El Aini Street
12th Floor, Cairo, Egypt
Tel. +20-(2)-27920134
FAX+ 20-(2)-27925079
email:gailan.gawad@stdf.org.eg |
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