The Science, Technology, and Innovation Funding Authority (STDF), in collaboration with the Ministry of Science and Technology of the People's Republic of China, announces the opening of applications for the first call of the program "Establishment of Joint Research Laboratories Between Egypt and China," aimed at enhancing long-term scientific and technological cooperation between research institutions in both countries.
Prof. Ayman Ashour, the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, confirmed that the program represents an important step towards solidifying scientific cooperation with China and contributes to building applied research laboratories that enhance the capabilities of Egyptian researchers and serve national priorities. Prof. Walaa Sheta, the Executive Director of the Science, Technology, and Innovation Funding Authority, indicated that the authority supports this ambitious program to establish advanced research infrastructure in partnership with China, emphasizing that the available funding provides a real opportunity for technology transfer and localization within Egypt. The program aims to establish three specialized laboratories in Egypt in partnership with leading Chinese institutions, creating joint research centers that serve scientists from both sides and contribute to supporting innovation and technology applications in the following areas:
1. Sustainable development technologies such as waste management, recycling, green energy, and low-carbon technology.
2. Poverty reduction through science and technology, such as smart agriculture.
3. Artificial intelligence and advanced robotics.
This program is one of the largest bilateral initiatives between Egypt and China in the field of scientific research, with each joint project receiving funding of up to 20 million Egyptian pounds from the authority, in addition to 3 million Chinese yuan from the Chinese side, for a period of up to three years.
Applications are limited to Egyptian government research entities, and each entity is allowed to submit only one proposal in each of the three fields. It is required to provide a suitable site and appropriate infrastructure for the laboratory, and the principal investigator must be Egyptian, hold a PhD, and be affiliated with a government research entity. A clear sustainability plan must also be submitted to ensure the laboratory's continuity for at least five years after the project ends. The deadline for receiving research proposals is Sunday, June 23, 2025, at 2:00 PM.
For more details on the application requirements and necessary documents, please visit the official website of the authority:
https://stdf.eg/web/grants/open

Prof.Dr. Khalid Abd EL-Gafer, the minister of higher education and scientific researcher, on Monday evening, the University hospital in Benha. He was accompanied by general / Abd El-Hameed El-Hagan, the Qualubia governor, prof.Dr. Gamal EL-Saeid, the University president, prof.Dr. Hussien EL-Magraby, the Vice president of the educational affairs, prof.Dr. Hossam Abd EL-Gafer, the head of the University hospitals, prof.Dr. Mustafa EL-Kady, the dean of the faculty of medicine, prof.Dr. Tarek Esawi, the manager of the University hospitals and the deputies of the faculty of medicine and the hospital vice deputies.

Prof.Dr. Khalid bd EL-Gafer, the minister of higher education announces the recommendations of the education forum which was organized in Benha University from 22-2-2017 to 25-2-2017. This announcement takes place after a meeting with Prof.Dr. El-Sayed EL-Kady, the university president, the faculties’ deans, the faculties’ members and the stduents who participate in the forum. 

The International Conference of Higher Education held in Cape Town, South Africa has been launched with participation of more than 800 universities and education institutions from 90 countries.
It is worth mentioning that Egypt has been represented by the Secretary General of the Supreme Council of Universities “SCU” in addition to Benha and Alexandria Universities.

A delegation from Benha University included Prof. Dr. Gamal Ismail, the University Vice-president for Community Service and environment Development Affairs and Prof. Dr. El Sayed Foda, the Dean of the Faculty of Law participated in the International Exhibition on Higher Education 2016 in the Sultanate of Oman.
It is worth mentioning that Benha University pavilion attracted students of postgraduate studies in the disciplines of law, engineering, information technology, business administration, Arabic, human resources, and veterinary medicine.

The delegation of Benha University has reached to Riyadh to participate in the International Exhibition and Conference on Higher Education 2016 which will be held on Tuesday, 12/4/2016 to Thursday, 14/04/2016. The delegation of Benha University has been headed by Prof. Dr. Soliman Mustafa, the University Vice-president for Education and Students' Affairs.

Benha University will receive on Sunday, 13/03/2016 a delegation from 23 Egyptian universities in addition to Al Azhar University to participate in the Egyptian Cabinet Simulation Model hosted by the University from Tomorrow to Tuesday, 15/03/2016. This event will be held under the auspices of Dr. Ashraf El Shihy, the Minister of Higher Education and Dr. Ali Shams El Din, the President of the University.

      Benha University has participated in the Arab Regional Conference for Quality Assurance in Higher Education 2015 which held in Conrad Cairo in the duration from 06/06/ to 08/06/2015 by the Arab Network for Quality Assurance in Higher Education “ANQAHE” under the auspices of the Egyptian Minister of Higher Education and the global bodies (UNESCO – DAAD – DIES) with cooperation of the Supreme Council of Universities and the National Authority for Quality Assurance and Accreditation of Education “NAQAAE”. 

      Benha University has participated in a workshop that has been held by the Ministry of Higher Education to put its strategy plan 2015/2030 in the duration from 14/06 to 15/06/2015. It is worth mentioning that the University has been represented by: 
- Prof. Dr. Abdel Rahim Shulah, the Advisor to the University President for Improvement and Qualifying for Accreditation and the CEO of the University PMU,
- Prof. Dr. Ibrahim El Gendy, the Manager of the Strategy Planning Unit. 

         The Projects Management Unit “PMU” of Higher Education announces the needing for supervisor of the Coordination Unit of the Faculty and Leadership Development Centers “FLDCs”. Nominee must be a professor. 
For nomination, please send your CV at the E-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.