More than 220 young Egyptian postdoctoral researchers in the fields of Agricultural Sciences, Biology, Biochemistry and Biophysics, Chemistry, Engineering Sciences and Technologies, Earth Sciences, Information Technology, Mathematics, Medical Sciences and Physics& Astronomy have applied for the BA Research Grants offered annually to young Egyptian postdoctoral researchers by the Bibliotheca Alexandrina.

The BA has initiated this yearly  program as a step towards scientific and research progress, in order to offer young Egyptian postdoctoral researchers the chance to transform their theories into reality. The grants are totally financed by the BA.

On Thursday, 20 September, during a ceremony attended by Dr. Mohamed El-Faham, Director of the Center for Special Studies and Programs (CSSP); Dr. Yehia Halim Zaki, Head of the Academic and Cultural Sector at the Bibliotheca Alexandrina (BA); and Dr. Magdy Madkour, BA Consultant, the 6 final winners signed the contracts.

Research Grants 2006/2007 Winners

	Dr. Atef Ibrahim Swelam Agricultural Sciences - Zagazig University
	Dr. Khaled Mohamed El-Saadany Agricultural Sciences - Alexandria University
	Dr. Khaled Abdelaal Selim Engineering Sciences And Technologies - Central Metallurgical Research and Development Institute
	Dr. Rasha Mohamed El-Nashar Chemistry - The German University in Cairo
	Dr. Tarek AbdAllah El-Tayeb Biochemistry And Biophysics - Cairo University
	Dr. Walid Mahmoud El-Sharoud Agricultural Sciences - Mansoura University