The Office of International Relations and Arab Universities Affairs announces PhD scholarships (several projects in shaping the future of agriculture using digital twins) at the Institute for Artificial Intelligence and Cyber ​​Futures at Charles Sturt University in Australia.

The deadline for applications for this scholarship is August 4, 2025.

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The Office of International Relations and Arab Universities Affairs announces a PhD scholarship at the Faculty of Engineering, University of Valencia (ETSE-UV), Spain, for non-EU candidates. The scholarship will be awarded for a four-year doctoral program on "Development of a Fermentation Biorefinery for Agro-Industrial Waste to Produce Bioalcohols as Feedstock for Sustainable Aviation Fuel." The scholarship is part of the Grisolia Competitive Research and Development Program of the Government of Valencia.

Research:
The PhD thesis will focus on the experimental study and optimization of the three stages of the biorefinery (upstream, midstream, and downstream) to enhance the conversion of alcohols to jet fuel using local agro-industrial waste.

Benefits:
Gross annual salary:
€24,300 per year during the first and second years.
€25,210 during the third year.
€31,000 for the fourth year.
In addition to an initial fixed amount of €1,600 to cover travel expenses to secure a permanent address in Valencia.

Required documents for application:
1. A university degree (Master's) in Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Biotechnology, Environmental Sciences, Chemistry, or another discipline at the same level and branch. The Master's degree must be issued by a university outside the European Union.
2. The candidate's Master's degree must have been completed after January 2020.
3. The applicant must be eligible to enroll in a doctoral program in Spain and hold a university degree issued by a foreign education system outside the European Higher Education Area, equivalent to an official Spanish Master's degree, and qualifying for doctoral studies in the country where the degree was issued.
For more information: https://links.uv.es/lma6ryY
4. Advanced English language proficiency will be evaluated positively (a personal interview may be required).

Notes:
Please send the following to the email address: francisco.j.alvarez@uv.es
1. A curriculum vitae, including relevant certificates.
2. A motivation letter, including a personal profile and the applicant's relationship to the objectives of the proposed research.
3. It is recommended to attach letters of recommendation.

• The deadline for submitting applications is June 3, 2025.
For more information: www.uv.es/giam
 

The Office of International Relations and Arab Universities Affairs announces a full-time postdoctoral fellowship in the laboratory of Professor Wenyi Wang in the Department of Bioinformatics and Computational Biology, at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, USA.

The application deadline for this fellowship is July 26, 2025.

To apply for this fellowship, please visit the following link:

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The Office of International Relations and Arab Universities Affairs announces a postdoctoral scholarship in immunology in the laboratory of Associate Professor David Angeletti in the Department of Microbiology and Immunology at the University of Gothenburg, Sweden.

The deadline for applications is July 27, 2025.

To apply for this scholarship, please visit the following link:

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The Office of International Relations and Arab Universities Affairs at Assiut University announced that several faculty members at the university have won two Erasmus KA171 scholarships offered by Kastamonu University in Turkey. This announcement was made on the office's official website on April 16, 2025, and based on nominations received from the university's relevant faculties.

The winners were: Dr. Amani Hamed Abdel Hamid Obaid, Assistant Professor in the Department of Botany and Microbiology, Faculty of Science (primary candidate); Dr. Mohamed Sherif Ahmed Mohamed, Assistant Lecturer in the Department of Curriculum and Physical Education Teaching, Faculty of Physical Education (primary candidate); Dr. Ahmed Mohamed Hosni Abu Zeid, Lecturer in the Department of Curriculum and Physical Education Teaching, Faculty of Physical Education (reserve candidate); and Dr. Mohamed Gad El-Karim Obaid Ali, Director of the Dean's Office of the Faculty of Physical Education (reserve candidate).

The Office of International Relations and Arab Universities Affairs announces a PhD Scholarship in Biodiversity Changes of Marine Flora and Fauna Associated with Ecosystem Restoration at the University of Southern Denmark (SDU).

The application deadline for this scholarship is June 18, 2025.

To apply for this scholarship, please visit the following link:

https://www.nature.com/naturecareers/job/12839955/phd-scholarship-in-biodiversity-changes-of-marine-flora-and-fauna-associated-with-ecosystem-restoration-/

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The Office of International Relations and Arab Universities Affairs announces the opening of applications for doctoral scholarships offered by the Scuola Normale Superiore for the 2025-2026 academic year across various disciplines. This prestigious institution invites Italian and non-Italian students to apply for scholarships in doctoral programs covering a wide range of research areas. Successful candidates will receive scholarships that provide financial support for housing and additional funding for research activities. Doctoral programs are offered in a variety of fields, ranging from the sciences (physics, chemistry, and mathematics) to the humanities (philosophy, history, and Italian studies) and political science.

Application Requirements

• Applicants must have a master's degree or equivalent non-Italian qualification obtained no later than five years prior to the application deadline.

• Candidates who will have obtained a master's degree in Italy or an equivalent qualification by October 31, 2025, are also eligible.

• To apply, please visit the following link:

https://www.sns.it/en/phd-admission-competition

Note that the application deadline is:

• For the Faculty of Science, Political Sciences, and Social Sciences:

• First session: March 6, 2025

• Second session: March 13, 2025

• For the Faculty of Humanities: April 17, 2025

For more information about these scholarships, please visit the following link:

https://researchersjob.com/phd-positions-at-scuola.../

The Office of International Relations and Arab Universities Affairs announces the opening of applications for a full-time postdoctoral position in bioelectrochemical sensing at the BioMAD Laboratory at King Abdullah City for Science and Technology (KAUST) in Saudi Arabia. The position will focus on developing electrochemical biosensors for the detection of disease-specific biomarkers.

The successful candidate will join a multidisciplinary team to engage in innovative research that contributes to advancements in this field.

Eligibility Requirements

• The applicant must have a PhD in chemistry, bioengineering, materials science, electrical engineering, or a related field obtained within the past five years.

• At least three first-author publications in high-impact-factor journals.

• Research experience in electrochemical sensing, bioperformance, and surface characterization.

Required Skills

1. Proficiency in electrochemical sensing techniques (CV, DPV, EIS, SWV).

2. Experience with biofunctionalization strategies (e.g., silencing, EDC-NHS chemistry)

3. Familiarity with surface characterization techniques (XPS, Raman spectroscopy, SEM).

4. Software skills for data analysis and plotting (e.g., PS Trace, Metrohm NOVA, Matlab, Graphpad Prism).

Other Skills

1. Experience in fabricating and characterizing nanomaterials.

2. Familiarity with fluorescence/confocal/optical microscopy.

3. Knowledge of microfabrication or microfluidics.

4. Experience in grant writing.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should apply through the PlutoEdu portal, attaching the following documents:

1. An updated CV.

2. A list of publications.

3. A cover letter outlining compatibility with BioMAD research.

4. Two letters of recommendation from previous supervisors.

5. A 5-minute video presentation introducing their research background.

Notes

• For any technical issues with the PlutoEdu platform, please email:

contact@plutoedu.com

• To apply, please visit the following link:

https://plutoedu.com/form/792303121

For more information about this position, please visit the following link:

https://researchersjob.com/postdoctoral-position-in.../

The Office of International Relations and Arab Universities Affairs, in cooperation with the Japanese Language Center at Assiut University, announces the opening of applications for the Japanese Government Scholarship (Monbukagakusho:MEXT) for graduate students for the year 2026.
Eligibility Requirements:
1. Only Egyptian students are eligible.
2. Under 35 years of age as of April 1, 2026.
3. Holders of a bachelor's, master's, or doctoral degree with a cumulative GPA of at least 75% (GPA 3 out of 4).
4. Required language proficiency:
• English: IELTS 6.0 / TOEFL iBT 79 / CEFR B2.
• Japanese (for students majoring in Japanese only): JLPT N2.
5. Students who are currently enrolled at a university or research institution and are continuing their studies in the same field they wish to study in Japan.
6. Only undergraduate, master's, or doctoral students are eligible to apply, and preference is given to those who expect to return to the Arab Republic of Egypt after completing their studies in Japan.

Important Information
• The Embassy of Japan in the Arab Republic of Egypt will select approximately 11 preliminary candidates through document screening, language tests, and interviews.
• Candidates selected as preliminary candidates by the Embassy will be recommended to the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science, and Technology for a second screening.
• Following the Embassy's recommendation to the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science, and Technology, preliminary candidates must obtain admission from a university in Japan.
• Please note that the written language examinations will only be held at a designated location in Cairo on the specified date. Attendance from outside Egypt is not permitted, and online examinations are not available.
Notes:
• The application deadline is May 15, 2025.
For the required documents, attached forms, and how to apply for the scholarship, please visit the following link:
https://www.studyinjapan.go.jp/en/smap-stopj-applications-research.html
• All required documents must be submitted in PDF format via email to:
mext-r@ca.mofa.go.jp
• For further information and inquiries, please refer to the Office of International Relations and Arab Universities Affairs, or the Japanese Language Center in the Administrative Building at Assiut University.
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The Office of International Relations and Arab Universities Affairs announces the desire of Kastamonu University in Turkey to cooperate with the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Faculty of Education, Faculty of Physical Education, Faculty of Science, and Faculty of Early Childhood Education at Assiut University, within the framework of the Erasmus+ KA171 2024 program. This cooperation will take place during the second International Staff Week, scheduled to take place from October 6 to 10, 2025. This cooperation focuses on the exchange of faculty and administrators, whether for teaching or training purposes. This program provides an opportunity to learn about countries, cultures, and universities, and to enhance cooperation in international scientific projects. Therefore, faculty members at your esteemed college who are interested in applying to this program with Kastamonu University should contact Ms. Zehra Özcan (International Student Exchange Center Officer at the Erasmus Office at Kastamonu University) via the following email:
erasmusicm@kastamonu.edu.tr
Detailed information about the program can be found on the following website:
https://erasmus.kastamonu.edu.tr
Note that the application deadline is May 19, 2025.

For more information and inquiries, please contact the Office of International Relations and Arab Universities Affairs, Administration Building, First Floor, Suite (B).
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