Deadline: 17-Nov-2025
The Basic Sciences Research Grant targets research-active individuals and teams working in Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, and Geology.
The program seeks to fund innovative and fundamental research, with a focus on advancing scientific knowledge and strengthening Egypt’s position in the global research community. The grants are designed to support and develop local expertise, enhancing competitiveness, impact, and international integration, in alignment with Egypt’s 2030 vision for sustainable development. Grants can be awarded up to EGP 3,000,000 for projects lasting between 24 and 36 months.
The primary goal of the program is to promote fundamental research in Egypt’s basic sciences. It aims to build and sustain centers of scientific excellence, attracting highly qualified and innovative researchers. The grant encourages the creation of a robust research ecosystem within universities and research institutions, facilitating integration into the international academic community and boosting local research capacity. Efforts are also made to counter the brain drain by attracting talented Egyptian expatriates and supporting multidisciplinary collaborations.
The program emphasizes fundamental research with potential long-term benefits for societal, economic, or technical development. Projects focused on immediate applications are generally not eligible. In addition, the grant supports public engagement and educational activities that communicate cutting-edge research to broader audiences, including university students, while fostering mentorship and intergenerational knowledge transfer between senior researchers and emerging scientists.
Eligible research teams must be based in an Egyptian university or research institution and consist of a Principal Investigator, at least one additional Ph.D.-qualified researcher, and several doctoral, master’s, or graduate students. Undergraduate students may also be included as research assistants. The Principal Investigator must be an Egyptian citizen, hold a Ph.D., and have a strong research record. Teams should balance junior and senior members, with three to five junior researchers and a maximum of nine members overall.
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