Science and Technology Development

Fund (STDF)
&
Embassy of France in Egypt French
Institute of Egypt (IFE)

Egypt-France Cooperation
(STDF-IFE) Call 5

October 2017

www.stdf.org.eg
Hanan.rady@stdf.org.eg
www.institutfrancais-egypte.com
coopscience@institutfrancais-egypte.com
 Application Form
Cover Page
Title of the Proposal in English:

Title of the Proposal in Arabic:

1. Basic Information
Full Name of the applicant in Arabic: Full name in English: (As you write it in Int. publications,
underline family name):

Date of Birth: National ID:

Graduation Date: M Sc. year: PhD year:

Faculty, University, Country Faculty, University, Country Faculty, University, Country

Title: Main Field:

Field of specialization:
Affiliation: Current Position:
Contact Information: Office phone:

E-mail: Fax:

Mobile phone: Web address:

Hosting institute in France: Duration of the fellowship:

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Fellowship starting date:

Date of submission:
Approved By:
Name: Date and Signature: Seal:
 2. Scientific Achievements
h index (SCOPUS only) Citations (SCOPUS only) Total no. of Int. publications in SCOPUS

Last three recent relevant publications

Authors (underline your name), year, title, Journal, vol. and pages
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If applicable, state other scientific achievements such as patents (granted only) and scientific prizes

Previous or running projects with STDF

a. Running (ID no. & type of grant, role of applicant)

b. Previous (ID no., type, role of applicant and deliverables to be attached)

List other submitted proposals to STDF (in evaluation process) (ID no. & type of grant)

Field of the proposal

Physics
Earth and space science
Chemistry
Biology
Mathematics
Engineering Science
Information and communication technology
Agriculture
Political Science
Health and medical research
Biotechnology
Nanotechnology
Energy

Keywords:
 Research project

1. English Abstract (one page maximum)

The summary should briefly describe the problem to be addressed, the objectives of the
proposed research, as well as the methodology, expected outcomes and potential economic
impact, if any.

2. Arabic Abstract (one page maximum)

The Arabic Abstract should be an understandable translation of the English summary

3. Objectives (one page maximum)

Please outline the research areas of the proposal and describe the scientific goals to be
achieved. Specify the work plans with the subtasks of each work plan. Note that these
explanations are the main focus of the proposal.

4. Research Approach and Methodology and time schedule (five pages maximum)
Describes how your project will be implemented, the research facilities offered by the host
institution, your scientific approach, detailed tasks/activities to be conducted with time
schedule, and the need/benefits of the international collaboration.
Summarize your Methodology into a list of clear steps.

5. Expected Project Outcomes and Impact (one page maximum)

List all your expected projects outputs (typically tangible products, such as prototype,
product(s), know-how (patent),etc, in addition to International journal articles, or any
other specific, clear, and measurable outputs).

6. Key References (one page maximum)

List outstanding, recent and relevant literature cited in the proposal (research approach,
methodology,..)
 ANNEXES
Annex 1: Endorsement Letter

Endorsement letter of the Egyptian PI institution (Scanned copy of the signed and stamped
Endorsement Letter by the legal representative of the PI's institution stating the project title,
the name, position and affiliation of the PI in charge of the proposal, that the project idea
was not funded or submitted to another STDF program, another agency (national or
international), or otherwise declare, and the applicant was not previously granted a post doc
travel grant to France and that the institution approves the project).

Annex 2: Invitation Letter from Host Institution

Annex 3: Applicant Curriculum Vitae (five pages maximum)
Annex 4: Hosting PI-Curriculum Vitae (five pages maximum)
Annex 5: A Scanned Copy of valid Passport
Annex 6: PhD degree certificate
Annex 7: Recommendation letter
Annex 8: Signed terms and conditions document