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Funding Opportunities for
Young Researchers
Walid M. El-Sharoud, PhD
RDIN focal Point at Mansoura University

Research Funding is a Major
Problem in both Developed and
Developing Countries

Research Funding in Developed
Countries
-
Scientific Research receives 1.5- 3.0%
of GDP (4% in Sweden)

Young Researchers can not
adequately compete with the Senior
when applying to the funding
programmes because of
:
1- Limited publication record.
2-Limited grant record.
3- Insignificant scientific reputation.
4- Limited experience in developing proposals.

- Young researchers represent the
majority of researchers at any
Research/educational institute
including Mansoura university!!

Distribution of faculty members and
teaching assistants at Mansoura University
(2005’s estimates)
Associate
Professors;
13.2%
Lecturer; 25.4%
Assistant
Lecturer; 23.0%
Demonstrators;
20.3%
Professors;
18.1%

• International Foundation for Science
(IFS).
• Third World Academy (TWAS).
• Library of Alexandria.
• Science & Technology
Development Fund (STDF).
Funding Programmes Dedicated to
Young Researchers

1- An international foundation in
Sweden.
2- Dedicated to advancing research and
technology in DEVELOPING countries.

IFS Research Grants:
IFS Research Grants:
1- Offer up to $12,000 for a research period of 1-3
years.
2- Can be renewed twice.
3- Support is given to the purchase of research-
related items (equipments, consumables, etc…
4- NO travel, No salaries

Eligibility Criteria
1- Citizens of developing countries who will
carry out their proposed research in a
developing institution.
2- Preferably younger than 40.
3- Hold a minimum degree of MSc/MA.
4- Candidates must be affiliated to a university,
research institute or non-profit organization.

What is funded??
What is funded??
Social and Natural science related to the
conservation, production and renewable
utilization of the biological resource base.

Submission
Submission
1- Two submission dates: July and December
each year.
2- Submission is online with the exception of the
cover page including title, abstract and
institution’s approval.

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TWAS Research Grants:
TWAS Research Grants:
1- Offer up to $10,000 for a research period of
One year.
2- May be considered for extension.
3- Support is given to the purchase of
research-related items (equipments,
consumables, etc…
4- NO travel, No salaries

1- Citizens of developing countries who will
carry out their proposed research in a
developing institution.
2- Researchers who are younger than 45.
3- Hold an advanced academic degree with
research experience.
4- Candidates must be affiliated to a
university, research institute or non-profit
organization.

Submission
Submission
1- Two submission dates: July and December
each year.
2- Submission is online with the exception of
the cover page including title, abstract and
institution’s approval.

Research Grants from the Library of
Alexandria

BA Research Grants:
BA Research Grants:
1- Offer up to L.E. 75,000 for a research period
of 1-2.
2- Not to be extended or renewed.
3- Support is given to the purchase of
research-related items (equipments,
consumables, etc…
4- No salaries
5- Up to a maximum of L.E. 15,000 is allowed
for travel.

1- Egyptian scholars aged 35.
2- Earned their PhD within the past 5 years.
2- Candidates must hold a current position at
an Egyptian university or research institute.

What is funded??
What is funded??
1- Agricultural Sciences.
2- Biology
3- Biochemistry and Biophysics.
4- Chemistry
5- Engineering Sciences and Technologies.
6- Earth Sciences.
7- Information Technology.
8- Mathematics.
9- Medical Sciences.

Submission
Submission
1- Once a year: mostly December-January.
2- Submission is online with a partner form
submitted as hard copy.
3- Completely BLIND peer-review.

Science & Technology Development
Fund

STDF Research Grants:
STDF Research Grants:
1- Young Research Grants.
2- Re-integration Grants.
3- Basic and Applied Grants.

•
• This grant offers up to L.E.
500,000 to support YOUNG
YOUNG
EGYPTIAN
EGYPTIAN scientists based
in their home institutions for
up to 3 years.
• It funds salaries, travel and
running costs of the
proposed projects.
Young Research Grants

• Eligibility Criteria
• Proposals have to be submitted by a young
Proposals have to be submitted by a young
researcher (PhD holder) in collaboration with at least
researcher (PhD holder) in collaboration with at least
2 non-PhD holders.
2 non-PhD holders.
• PI must be:
PI must be:
a) Aging less than 40 years old at the date of
a) Aging less than 40 years old at the date of
proposal submission.
proposal submission.
B) Obtaining a PhD degree within the past ten years
B) Obtaining a PhD degree within the past ten years
before the date of the proposal submission.
C) Publishing at least two papers in any of the most
C) Publishing at least two papers in any of the most
cited journals/periodicals in his/her field within the
cited journals/periodicals in his/her field within the
past three years.
past three years.

• Directed towards Young
Egyptian Researchers who
have obtained their PhD
degree from one of the
reputable universities or
research centers and are
willing to return to continue
their Research career in Egypt.
• It offers up to L.E. 750,000
over 3 years to support
salaries, travel and running
costs of the proposed
projects.
Re-integration Grants

• Eligibility Criteria:
Eligibility Criteria:
PI must be:
1- Aging 35 or younger at the date of proposal
submission.
2- Obtaining a PhD degree within the past five years
3- Holding a PhD certificate from one of the top 250
ranked universities according to Shanghai Ranking
for 2007

Basic & Applied Research Grants
• Directed towards any
researcher/group of researcher at
all ages and all disciplines who
are willing to participate in an
innovative competitive research
in Egypt.
• It provides up to L.E. 1000,000
over two years to support all
items related to the realization of
research (salaries, travel,
equipment, running costs,
indirect costs)

How to write a successful proposal
?
1- Keep things SIMPLE and CLEAR at all stages.
2- Read the application guidelines to learn what is needed.
3- S+T is (almost always) most important, but…
4-Some things might seem obvious to you, but not to all
experts (they come from various backgrounds).
5- Try to catch the readers’ attention right from the start
6-Keep it short, do not repeat things over and over.
7- Submit on time!!

Conclusion
Grants are around but it just needs
that you make a start
!!!

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