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Egypt scholarships & research grants

Real, checked funding routes for Egyptian life sciences students and researchers — national grant schemes (STDF, ASRT, Misr El-Kheir), government missions, and bilateral scholarships (Newton-Mosharafa, Fulbright, DAAD GERLS, Chevening, Erasmus Mundus). Every entry links to the official page; always confirm the current call dates there before applying.

Basic & Applied Research Grants (BARG)

Science, Technology & Innovation Funding Authority (STDF)

Grant

Egypt's flagship competitive research grant for principal investigators at Egyptian universities and research institutes, covering consumables, equipment and researcher incentives.

Up to ~3,000,000 EGP per project over 2-3 years
Annual call, typically announced Q3-Q4
Egypt · PhD, Postdoc, Faculty

Eligibility

  • Principal investigator affiliated with an Egyptian university or national research institute
  • PhD holder with a documented publication record
  • Team must include postgraduate students

What it covers

  • Consumables and lab equipment
  • Researcher and student stipends
  • Conference and publication costs
Life SciencesBiotechnologyHealthAgriculture
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Reintegration Grant

Science, Technology & Innovation Funding Authority (STDF)

Grant

Start-up funding for Egyptian researchers returning home after a PhD or postdoc abroad, to set up an independent research line in Egypt.

Start-up package for equipment, consumables and a small team
Announced with the annual STDF call cycle
Egypt · Postdoc, Faculty

Eligibility

  • Egyptian national who obtained a PhD or completed a postdoc abroad
  • Returning to an Egyptian host institution
  • Within a defined period after return

What it covers

  • Lab start-up funding
  • Support for the first graduate students
  • Networking with STDF programs
Life SciencesBioinformaticsBiomedical
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Young Researchers Grants

Academy of Scientific Research & Technology (ASRT)

Grant

ASRT support scheme for early-career Egyptian researchers, including seed grants, scientific mission support and thesis funding in priority national areas.

Seed grants and thesis support (varies by call)
Rolling calls throughout the year
Egypt · MSc, PhD, Postdoc

Eligibility

  • Egyptian researcher under the announced age ceiling
  • Affiliated with an Egyptian research body or university
  • Proposal in a national priority area

What it covers

  • Direct research costs
  • Support to attend scientific events
  • Access to ASRT national networks
Life SciencesBiotechnologyPublic Health
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Newton-Mosharafa Fund PhD Scholarships

British Council Egypt & Ministry of Higher Education

Scholarship

Fully funded PhD scholarships for Egyptian researchers to study at UK universities, with a strong life sciences and health research stream.

Full tuition, monthly stipend, flights, visa and health cover
Annual call, typically opens late in the calendar year
United Kingdom · PhD

Eligibility

  • Egyptian national
  • MSc holder or equivalent research background
  • Meets UK university and English language requirements
  • Commitment to return to Egypt after the PhD

What it covers

  • Full UK tuition fees
  • Living allowance
  • Return flights and visa costs
Life SciencesBiomedicalAgricultureHealth
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Fulbright Egyptian Student Program

Binational Fulbright Commission in Egypt

Scholarship

Fully funded master's study and pre-doctoral research in the United States for Egyptian graduates, including STEM and health sciences fields.

Full tuition, stipend, travel and health insurance
Annual cycle, applications usually open in spring
United States · MSc, PhD

Eligibility

  • Egyptian citizen residing in Egypt
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited university
  • Strong academic record and English proficiency (TOEFL)
  • Return to Egypt after the grant

What it covers

  • Full study costs in the US
  • Monthly living stipend
  • Pre-academic training and alumni network
Life SciencesPublic HealthBiotechnology
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German-Egyptian Research Long-term Scholarships (GERLS)

DAAD & Ministry of Higher Education Egypt

Scholarship

Joint Egyptian-German PhD scholarships, offered as full PhD in Germany or as a channel (sandwich) program split between Egypt and a German institute.

Monthly DAAD stipend, travel and insurance
Annual call, typically opens mid-year
Germany · PhD

Eligibility

  • Egyptian national employed by or admitted to an Egyptian university/research institute
  • MSc completed with good grades
  • Acceptance letter from a German supervisor

What it covers

  • Monthly living stipend in Germany
  • German language course
  • Travel allowance and health insurance
Life SciencesBiotechnologyBioinformaticsAgriculture
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E-JUST Graduate Scholarships

Egypt-Japan University of Science and Technology

Scholarship

Merit scholarships for MSc and PhD study at E-JUST in Alexandria, with Japanese-style lab research and internship opportunities in Japan.

Tuition waiver and monthly stipend for selected students
Two intakes per year (Fall and Spring)
Egypt · MSc, PhD

Eligibility

  • Bachelor's (for MSc) or MSc (for PhD) in a relevant discipline
  • Competitive GPA
  • English proficiency

What it covers

  • Tuition coverage
  • Monthly stipend
  • Research internships in partner Japanese universities
BiotechnologyBioinformaticsEnvironmental ScienceMaterials
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Zewail City Graduate Fellowships

Zewail City of Science and Technology

Scholarship

Research fellowships for graduate students in Zewail City's University of Science and Technology, including biomedical sciences and nanobiotechnology tracks.

Tuition support plus research/teaching assistantship stipend
Admission cycles announced per semester
Egypt · MSc, PhD

Eligibility

  • Bachelor's or MSc in a relevant science or engineering field
  • Strong academic record
  • Interview and supervisor acceptance

What it covers

  • Assistantship stipend
  • Access to core research facilities
  • Supervision by returning international faculty
Biomedical SciencesNanoscienceBioinformatics
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Yousef Jameel PhD in Science Fellowship

The American University in Cairo (AUC)

Scholarship

Fully funded PhD fellowship at AUC for outstanding Egyptian science graduates, with an international research visit component.

Full tuition, stipend and research expenses
Aligned with AUC graduate admission deadlines
Egypt · PhD

Eligibility

  • Egyptian national with an MSc in a relevant science field
  • Excellent academic standing
  • Accepted into an AUC doctoral program

What it covers

  • Full tuition and stipend
  • Funded research stay abroad
  • Conference funding
Applied SciencesBiotechnologyChemistry
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AUC Graduate Merit Fellowships & Assistantships

The American University in Cairo (AUC)

Scholarship

Merit-based graduate fellowships and research/teaching assistantships covering a large share of tuition for AUC master's programs including the Biotechnology MSc.

Partial to full tuition plus monthly stipend for assistantships
Fall and Spring admission deadlines
Egypt · MSc

Eligibility

  • Bachelor's degree with strong GPA
  • Admission to an AUC graduate program
  • English proficiency (TOEFL/IELTS)

What it covers

  • Tuition support
  • Assistantship stipend
  • Research facility access
BiotechnologyChemistryEnvironmental SciencePublic Health
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Chevening Scholarships (Egypt)

UK Government / FCDO

Scholarship

Fully funded one-year master's degrees in the UK for Egyptian applicants with leadership potential, including health and science policy fields.

Full tuition, living stipend, flights and visa costs
Annual call, usually August-November
United Kingdom · MSc

Eligibility

  • Egyptian citizen
  • Undergraduate degree qualifying for UK postgraduate study
  • At least two years of work experience
  • Return to Egypt for two years after the award

What it covers

  • Full UK master's funding
  • Chevening alumni network
  • Professional development events
Public HealthBiotechnology PolicyLife Sciences
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Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters (Egypt-eligible)

European Commission

Scholarship

Fully funded joint master's degrees delivered by consortia of European universities; Egyptian students apply as partner-country candidates.

Tuition, monthly allowance, travel and installation costs
Most consortia close applications between December and February
European Union · MSc

Eligibility

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field
  • Meets the specific consortium requirements
  • English proficiency

What it covers

  • Study in two or more European countries
  • Monthly stipend
  • Travel and installation allowance
BioinformaticsBiotechnologyFood ScienceEnvironmental Health
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Government Scholarships & Missions

Ministry of Higher Education - Cultural Affairs & Missions Sector

Scholarship

Egypt's official government missions programme funding staff members and demonstrators of Egyptian universities to complete postgraduate study or research abroad.

Government-funded missions, joint supervision and short scientific visits
Calls published per mission cycle
Egypt / abroad · MSc, PhD, Postdoc

Eligibility

  • Member of the teaching staff or demonstrator at an Egyptian public university
  • Nomination by the home faculty
  • Passing the required language and specialisation exams

What it covers

  • Funded study or research abroad
  • Joint supervision channels
  • Short scientific missions
All Life Sciences
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Science Up Fund

British Council Egypt & Ministry of Higher Education

Grant

Institutional and researcher-level grants strengthening Egypt-UK science collaboration, including mobility, joint research and capacity building.

Project grants and mobility funding
Periodic calls announced by British Council Egypt
Egypt / UK · PhD, Postdoc, Faculty

Eligibility

  • Affiliated with an Egyptian higher-education or research institution
  • UK partner institution identified
  • Proposal within announced thematic priorities

What it covers

  • Joint research funding
  • UK-Egypt mobility
  • Skills and capacity-building workshops
Life SciencesHealthAgri-food
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Nile University Graduate Scholarships

Nile University

Scholarship

Partial and full graduate scholarships with research assistantships in Nile University's biotechnology and informatics programmes.

Tuition discounts plus research assistantship stipends
Per admission cycle (Fall/Spring)
Egypt · MSc, PhD

Eligibility

  • Bachelor's or MSc in a relevant field
  • Competitive GPA
  • Acceptance by a research group

What it covers

  • Tuition reduction
  • Research assistantship
  • Access to funded research projects
BioinformaticsBiotechnologyData Science
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Misr El-Kheir Scientific Research Grants

Misr El-Kheir Foundation

Grant

Egyptian foundation funding applied scientific research and postgraduate theses that address national development challenges.

Thesis funding and applied research project grants
Announced per call
Egypt · MSc, PhD, Postdoc

Eligibility

  • Egyptian researcher or postgraduate student
  • Research addressing a national development priority
  • Institutional affiliation in Egypt

What it covers

  • Thesis and project funding
  • Innovation and commercialisation support
  • Training workshops
HealthBiotechnologyAgricultureWater
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