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1. Long-Term Joint EU-AU Research and Innovation Partnership on Sustainable Energy (LEAP-SE) – Call 2
The Graduate Studies and Research Sector at Pharos University is pleased to announce the opening of applications for the international grant:
Grant Type:
International Cooperation Grants
Proposal Type:
Full Proposal
Fields:
Research and innovation in sustainable energy within the priorities of African–European cooperation.
Target Specializations
The grant targets researchers in the following fields:
Engineering and Energy Specializations
Power and Energy Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Renewable Energy Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Solar and Wind Energy
Energy Storage and Green Hydrogen
Smart Grids
Applied Science Specializations
Applied Physics
Materials Science
Chemistry and Biofuels
Biotechnology (in Bioenergy projects)
Technology and Information Specializations
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Energy Applications
Internet of Things (IoT) and Energy Solutions Management
Data Science and Energy Efficiency Analytics
Environmental and Developmental Specializations
Environmental Science
Environmental Sustainability
Climate Change and its impact on Energy
Green Economy and Sustainable Development
Note:
The proposed project must fall within solutions or innovations for sustainable energy in the context of EU–Africa cooperation.
Important Instructions for Egyptian Researchers (PI)
In addition to submitting the
pre-proposal
by the project coordinator on the LEAP-SE platform,
the Egyptian Principal Investigator must upload an
identical copy
of the pre-proposal, including the
Financial Sheet
, on the Science, Technology & Innovation Funding Authority (STDF) website in
one PDF file
.
Application documents link (LEAP-SE 2026):
https://www.leap-re.eu/leap-se-call-2026/
STDF Submission link:
https://stdf.eg/web/grants/open
International Submission Agency:
French National Research Agency (ANR)
Deadline for Pre-Proposal Submission:
📅
February 5, 2026
🕔
17:00 Cairo Time (16:00 CET)
Announcement Date:
November 19, 2025
2. Egypt–France Cooperation Program (STDF – IFE) – Call 12
The Graduate Studies and Research Sector is pleased to announce the opening of applications for:
Egypt–France Cooperation Program (STDF – IFE), Call 12
Grant Type:
International Cooperation Grants
Proposal Type:
Full Proposal
Call Number:
12
Target Specializations
The program supports researchers in all scientific fields, especially the following:
Science and Engineering Specializations
Engineering (Electrical – Mechanical – Chemical – Energy and Environment – Architecture)
Applied Physics and Mathematics
Chemistry and Life Sciences
Materials Science
Biotechnology and Medical Sciences
Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence
Humanities and Social Sciences Specializations
Economics
Business Administration
Political Science
Languages and Translation
Media Studies
Note:
Joint research projects between Egyptian and French researchers are allowed, and projects with applied impact are preferred.
Application Deadline:
📅
January 18, 2026
(According to STDF announcement)
Announcement Date:
November 17, 2025
Submission Link:
https://stdf.eg/web/grants/open
3. Applied Sciences Research Grants – Call 4
The Graduate Studies and Research Sector is pleased to announce the opening of applications for:
Applied Sciences Research Grants – Call 4
Grant Type:
Applied Sciences Research Grants
Program:
Applied Sciences Research Program
Proposal Type:
Full Proposal
Call Number:
4
Target Specializations (Industrial Topics)
This call supports applied research projects with direct impact on industry and the labor market, particularly in:
Applied Science and Engineering
Mechanical Engineering and Design
Electrical Engineering and Electronics
Energy Science and Renewable Energy
Materials Science and Polymers
Smart Manufacturing and Industrial Technologies
Chemical Engineering and Petrochemicals
Applied Medical and Biological Sciences
Biotechnology
Biomedical Applications
Food Science and Food Safety
Molecular Biology and Advanced Diagnostics
Technology and Information
Artificial Intelligence and Industrial Applications
Robotics and Automation
Internet of Things (IoT)
Industrial Data Analytics
Innovation and Tech Entrepreneurship
Innovative Industrial Solutions
Translating Scientific Innovation into Marketable Applications
University–Industry Collaboration Projects
Note:
The grant encourages projects with industry partnerships (Academic–Industry track).
Application Deadline
📅
December 8, 2025
(According to STDF announcement)
Announcement Date:
October 26, 2025
Submission Link:
https://stdf.eg/web/grants/open
Priority is given to projects that:
Provide innovative and applicable industrial solutions
Include strong collaboration with industrial partners
Aim to develop new products, manufacturing processes, or technologies
Demonstrate clear economic or developmental impact