Call for funding of research projects from STDF for 2018
The Science and Technological Development Fund, STDF, announces the funding of research projects for 2018 in the following disciplines:
New and renewable energy - Water resources and desalination - Life sciences (basic sciences, environmental sciences, medical and pharmaceutical sciences( - Food and agriculture- Space technology and its applications- Information and communication technology- Social sciences and humanities- Industrial development- Urban planning and housing- Advanced and new technologies (e.g. Biotechnology, Nanotechnology, and Nano-biotechnology) related to any of the above mentioned areas - Prototype development, feasibility demonstration and concept validation
Eligibility Criteria The following eligibility criteria are applied on this grant:
Any Egyptian researcher (PhD/MD holder) affiliated to an Egyptian research entity (university, research institution/center…etc.) is eligible for funding in accordance with governing rules and regulations of governmental funding.
The proposed activities shall be presented in the form of a well-planned project which addresses an important subject, and which has clearly defined objectives and desired outcomes, as well as a detailed methodology
The proposed activities are not funded by any other STDF funding grant or any other funding agency. Otherwise, the funded activities should be clearly stated and explained in the proposal.
The budget must not exceed 200,000 L.E.
The implementation period of the project must not exceed twelve months.
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