• Congratulations!
• Call for Applications: Grants to Develop Components of a Curriculum on Responsible Science for Egypt - National Academy of Sciences
• IMHOTEP Program
• Postdoctoral Grants co-funded with the Science and Technology Development Fund (STDF)
• Summer Schools 2017 at Technical University of Munich (TUM)
• World Water Day - 22 March
• Nobel Prizes 2016

The Center for Special Studies and Programs (CSSP) warmly congratulates the student Ahmed Fouad Ali, one of the Micro Research Grants program 2015 winners, on winning the Second place in Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (Intel ISEF) 2017 that took place at the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, 10–12 March 2017, for his project “Treatment of Alzheimer’s Disease”. The CSSP wishes Ahmed Ali all the best with his endeavors and more achievements to attain in the near future.

 Deadline for Application:  31 March 2017 

Number of grants to be awarded: up to seven
Available funding per grant: up to $7,000

Funds are available to promote the development of components for a curriculum on responsible science for use with undergraduate and graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, research scientists and engineers in the life and physical sciences in Egypt. The framework for this curriculum will be based on the Egyptian Educational Institutes on Responsible Science and the subsequent leadership institute held in Egypt in 2015 and 2016 (see http://rcr.asu.edu.eg and http://www.nas-sites.org/responsiblescience/). These Institutes were organized by The United States National Academy of Sciences, in partnership with Ain Shams University, and in collaboration with the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, Cairo University, Damanhour University and Mansoura University. The Institutes use principles of active learning and engagement pedagogies to empower faculty and researchers to help their students and peers explore issues of responsible science and related practices.

Successful proposals will:

1) demonstrate how content and instructional methods will be integrated, and
2) provide a clear plan for later assessing the outcomes of the proposed work following the development of the proposed curricular component.

Grants are available only to Egyptian nationals affiliated with Egyptian universities, scientific or engineering institutions or research centers.

For additional information and access to the application, please visit: http://www.surveygizmo.com/s3/3382443/Responsible-Science-in-Egypt-Phase-3-Fostering-Academic-Curricula

Deadline for Application: 16 May 2017

The Embassy of France in Egypt, the French Institute in Egypt (IFE) and the Academy of Scientific Research and Technology are pleased to announce the nomination of the fourteenth French–Egyptian scientific partnership−Imhotep.

For detailed information, kindly check the attachment  (information is available in Arabic and French).

Deadline for Application:  17 April 2017

The Embassy of France in Egypt, The French Institute in Egypt, are pleased to announce the fourth announcement for nomination of post-doctoral grants co-funded with the Science and Technology Development. These grants are for Egyptian researchers wishing to join the French Laboratory for 9 months maximum.

For detailed information, kindly check the attachment below (information is available in Arabic and French).

Deadline for Application:  15 May 2017

Finding Nano Summer School: Nanoscience, Research and Industry in Germany

12 June–23 July 2017

Students can apply online from 15 January – 19 March 2017:

www.tum-summer.com

Engineering and Geodesy

 1–25 August 2017

Students can apply online 15 January –15 May 2017: www.tum-summer.com

For additional details, please check the attachment

World Water Day, on 22 March each year, is about taking action on water issues. The event focuses attention on the importance of freshwater and advocates for the sustainable management of freshwater resources. In 2017, the theme is wastewater and the campaign, “Why waste water?”, is about reducing and reusing wastewater.

"We can take bold action to address water inequity as part of our efforts to realize the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.", Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, his message for World Water Day 2016. Read more

Water Fact Sheet: Click here

On the World Water Day, CSSP would like to share with you, the following selected interesting informative Bibliotheca Alexandrina (BA) resources on Water:

·         Exploring the concept of water tenure

BA African Network, 2016

·         Adaptation to Climate Change Impacts on Water Demand

BA African Network, 2016

·         Water: Global to Local

Ismail Serageldin, 2013

·         The Impact of Climate Change on Water Issues

Ismail Serageldin, 2010

(Source: http://www.un.org/en/)

One of CSSP’s main emphasis is mapping the international progression, resources and good practices for scientists and researchers, CSSP will continue with you in this issue the Nobel Prizes of 2016. This issue will profile the Nobel Laureates in Medicine, Economic Sciences, Literature and Peace.

The Nobel Prize in Medicine 2016

                  Yoshinori Ohsumi                 

Prize motivation: "for his discoveries of mechanisms for autophagy".

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The Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences 2016

 

                                                     

        Oliver Hart                                                            Bengt Holmström

Prize motivation: The Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel 2016 was awarded jointly to Oliver Hart and Bengt Holmström "for their contributions to contract theory".

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The Nobel Prize in Literature 2016

 

Bob Dylan

Prize motivation: "for having created new poetic expressions within the great American song tradition".

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The Nobel Prize in Literature 2016

  Juan Manuel Santos

Prize motivation: "for his resolute efforts to bring the country's more than 50-year-long civil war to an end".

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(Source: https://www.nobelprize.org)