Bibliotheca Alexandrina (BA) through the Center for Special Studies and Programs (CSSP), and TWAS Arab Regional Partner (AREP) are seeking candidates to participate in the regional workshop on Science Diplomacy for the Arab Region that will be held in hybrid format from 24 to 26 October 2023. Apply below.
When is Application Deadline:
21 August 2023
Tell Me About Award:
Bibliotheca Alexandrina (BA) through the Center for Special Studies and Programs (CSSP), and TWAS Arab Regional Partner (TWAS-AREP) are seeking candidates to participate in the Regional Workshop on Science Diplomacy for the Arab Region that will be held in hybrid format (partly online and partly in person in Alexandria, Egypt) from 24 to 26 October 2023.
Get Up to $100,000 Student Loan for Your Master in US or Canada - See if you are eligible
Type:
Workshop
Who can Apply?
To strengthen the connection between scientists and governmental officials, policymakers and diplomats, applications to attend the workshop are being invited from ‘participant pairs’. Both should be living and/or working in the same country.
Applicants should be Arab scientists and policy/decision makers who are living and working in developing countries.
The applicants in the ‘pair application’ should share some common interest in the areas of science, technology and innovation. However, it is not necessary that they work or have been working together in the past.
The ‘pair application’ will include:
Applicant: a Young Scientist (40 years or below) whose research and wider engagement have international policymaking implications or applications, and
Co-applicant: from the policymaking arena, working on science, technology, and innovation-related matters. This person should belong to one of the following categories:
- A local or national government official.
- A policymaker.
- A diplomat.
- A representative of an academy of sciences.
- Civil servant.
- A representative of a research funding institution.
- Staff or expert working for and/or with an international (e.g. UN, NGOs or others organizations).
Which Countries are Eligible?
Algeria, Bahrain, Djibouti, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan Kuwait Lebanon Libya Mauritania Morocco Oman Palestine (West Bank and Gaza Strip) Qatar Saudi Arabia Somalia Sudan Syrian Arab Republic Tunisia United Arab Emirates Yemen
Where will Award be Taken?
How Many Awards?
Not specified
What is the Benefit of Award?
To strengthen the connection between scientists and governmental officials, policymakers and diplomats, applications to attend the workshop are being invited from ‘participant pairs’. Both should be living and/or working in the same country.
How to Apply:
For full details on the application process, please see HERE.
The completed application should be submitted via the online system which is accessible on AREP website HERE (see Apply button).
Ms. Israa Elfayoumi
Head, Researchers’ Support and Development Unit
Scientific Activities SectionCenter for Special Studies & Programs (CSSP)
Academic Research Sector
Library of Alexandria
Chatby 21526, Alexandria, Egypt
Email: [email protected]
Contact email:
Visit Award Webpage for Details
