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In light of Egypt’s recent accession to the Horizon Europe program, and on the occasion of the platinum anniversary of the EU–Egypt Science, Technology and Innovation Agreement, the Delegation of the European Union to Egypt is organizing the EU–Egypt Research & Innovation Week (R&I Week), which aims to build and deepen cooperation in the fields of science, technology, and innovation.

The event will showcase a range of ongoing cooperation models between both sides to strengthen institutional, academic, and private-sector links.

To support this event, the DAAD Regional Office in Cairo, through the DAAD Academy Cairo, is organizing several workshops designed to enhance the capacity of Egyptian researchers in writing research proposals, enabling them to prepare strong and competitive submissions for Horizon Europe calls, as well as to acquire the skills needed for building international partnerships within consortia.

Through a series of short modules, DAAD trainers will present the following topics:

- Proposal writing for EU grants

- How to build an international network

- Criteria for successful communication with academic and research partners in Germany

- The German research landscape and funding opportunities

By the end of the workshop, participants will be able to:

- Navigate Horizon Europe work programs and understand evaluation criteria.

- Understand the proposal life cycle: identifying the call, forming the consortium, writing and submitting the proposal, evaluation, grant preparation, and project start.

- Understand budgeting principles in Horizon Europe, including cost categories, eligible costs, and budget formulation.

- Develop a strong proposal idea directly aligned with the call topic.

- Structure and write the three core sections of Horizon Europe proposals (Excellence – Impact – Implementation).

- Integrate cross-cutting issues such as gender, open science, exploitation pathways, and alignment with EU policies.

- Build and manage strong international consortia.

- Apply best practices and lessons learned from successful European proposals.

- Understand the role and importance of international networks in academic careers and institutional development.

- Prepare plans for identifying and engaging potential international partners.

- Enhance communication and negotiation skills for effective partnerships.

- Use digital tools and platforms (ResearchGate, LinkedIn, ORCID, professional associations) to expand professional networks and global reach.

Agenda – 1 December

Registration link: https://www.daad.de/surveys/291169?lang=en

Venue: DAAD Regional Office Cairo

- 9:00 – 9:15 AM

Registration and opening remarks

Dr. Wibke Bachmann – Director, DAAD Regional Office Cairo

- 9:15 – 10:30 AM

Module introduction: Proposal Writing for EU Grants – Designing a Competitive Project Concept

Structure, logic, and opportunities available for Egypt
Prof. Yasser Elshayeb – Professor of Engineering, The American University in Cairo; Former National Coordinator of Erasmus+

- 10:30 – 11:00 AM

Coffee break

- 11:00 – 12:30 PM

Proposal writing and budget planning: Practical tips, tools, and common pitfalls
With Prof. Yasser Elshayeb

- 12:30 – 1:00 PM

Extended coffee break

- 1:00 – 2:00 PM

Audience engagement session

- 2:00 – 2:30 PM

Presentation: The German research landscape and funding opportunities

- 2:30 – 3:00 PM

Closing of the day

Agenda – 3 December

Registration link: https://www.daad.de/surveys/848376?lang=en

Venue: DAAD Regional Office Cairo

- 9:15 – 9:30 AM

Registration and opening remarks by Dr. Wibke Bachmann – Director, DAAD Regional Office Cairo

- 9:30 – 11:00 AM

International networking: How to identify the right project partner by Prof. Mona El Tobgy – Emeritus Professor, National Research Centre; Former Fraunhofer Ambassador

- 11:00 – 11:30 AM

Coffee break

- 11:30 – 1:00 PM

Tools and platforms for engaging academic partners

- 1:00 – 1:30 PM

Extended coffee break

- 1:30 – 3:30 PM

Criteria for successful communication with academic and research partners in Germany by Dr. Eba Elhosary – Assistant Professor of Pharmaceutical Chemistry; Alexander von Humboldt Foundation Research Ambassador

- 3:30 PM

Event closing

Trainers

Prof. Yasser Elshayeb- Professor of Engineering, The American University in Cairo
A multidisciplinary expert in mining engineering, risk assessment, AI, and heritage management. He has been involved in numerous international programs, most notably his participation in the ScanPyramids mission. He has played a pivotal role in Euro-Mediterranean cooperation projects.

Prof. Mona El Tobgy- Emeritus Professor, National Research Centre; Former Fraunhofer Ambassador, holds a PhD in Childhood Studies from Ain Shams Faculty of Medicine. She served as Advisor to the Minister of Scientific Research for Strategic Planning and contributed to developing Egypt’s 2030 Science, Technology and Innovation Strategy and the innovation component of Egypt Vision 2030.

Dr. Eba Elhosary- Assistant Professor of Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Alexander von Humboldt Research Ambassador, Holds a PhD from Cairo University. Completed a collaborative research project in Germany under a Humboldt fellowship. He has published 12 papers, with 6 more under review, focusing on developing new drugs against infectious diseases.

Publication Information

Publisher: German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)

Bonn, Germany

Responsible under German media law: Dr. Kai Sicks

DAAD Regional Office Cairo: Zamalek – Cairo

Program Preparation:

Wibke Bachmann – Director

Fatma Soliman – Deputy Director

Mohamed Fathy – DAAD Academy Program Coordinator