“ On the Issues and Problems of Scientific Research in the Arab World ” Conference November,2006 برنامج منح بحوث مركز الدراسات و البرامج الخاصة مكتبة الاسكندرية Bibliotheca Alexandrina / CSSP Research Grants Program 15 November, 2006 Mohamed El- Faham Center for Special Studies and Programs Bibliotheca Alexandrina

” On the Issues and Problems of Scientific Research in the Arab World ” Conference ” November,2006 Group A Group B Group C After having a Ph.D. After having a Ph.D.

” On the Issues and Problems of Scientific Research in the Arab World ” Conference ” November,2006 BA/CSSP Research Grants The Center for Special Studies and Programs under the umbrella of the Bibliotheca Alexandrina aims to help researchers and scientists get the best support needed to advance their work through international collaboration.

” On the Issues and Problems of Scientific Research in the Arab World ” Conference ” November,2006 Starting February 2004, the Bibliotheca Alexandrina has been offering annual research grants for young Egyptian postdoctoral researchers

“ On the Issues and Problems of Scientific Research in the Arab World ” Conference November,2006 Research Grants 2004 Research Grants 2004

” On the Issues and Problems of Scientific Research in the Arab World ” Conference ” November,2006 Application Criteria Egyptian scholars who have completed their PhD within the past five years from the announced year of the grant or who will complete their PhD before the end of December of the announcement year of the grant.Egyptian scholars who have completed their PhD within the past five years from the announced year of the grant or who will complete their PhD before the end of December of the announcement year of the grant. Applicants must have a current position at a public/private academic or research institution in Egypt.Applicants must have a current position at a public/private academic or research institution in Egypt. Currently engaged or can arrange to work on a joint research project with foreign counterpart (s).Currently engaged or can arrange to work on a joint research project with foreign counterpart (s). Applicants must not have exceeded 35 years of age by January of the announcement year of the grant.Applicants must not have exceeded 35 years of age by January of the announcement year of the grant.

” On the Issues and Problems of Scientific Research in the Arab World ” Conference ” November, Agricultural Sciences 2.Biochemistry and Biophysics 3.Biology 4.Chemistry 5.Earth Sciences 6.Engineering Sciences and Technologies 7.Information Technology 8.Mathematics 9.Medical Sciences 10.Physics and Astronomy Fields of Research

” On the Issues and Problems of Scientific Research in the Arab World ” Conference ” November,2006 The Announcement ( Al Ahram ) 1 January 2004

” On the Issues and Problems of Scientific Research in the Arab World ” Conference ” November, postdoctoral researchers applied.311 postdoctoral researchers applied. 220 short-listed applicants were accepted and filled out the “ Complete Online Application Form ”220 short-listed applicants were accepted and filled out the “ Complete Online Application Form ” 97 applicants completed their documents. 97 applicants completed their documents. 9 winners were selected by the reviewing committee.9 winners were selected by the reviewing committee. Applicants

” On the Issues and Problems of Scientific Research in the Arab World ” Conference ” November,2006 Dr. Mahmoud Zied Agricultural Sciences Faculty of Agriculture Alexandria Dr. Mona Hussein Agricultural Sciences National Research Center Cairo Dr. Wael Hozzien Biology Faculty of Science Cairo University - Sohag Branch Dr. Omran Omran Chemistry Faculty of Science South Valley University Dr. Ahmed Ghallab Engineering Sciences & Technologies Faculty of Engineering Ain Shams University Dr. Ehab El- kassas Engineering Sciences & Technologies Arab Academy for Science & technology Alexandria Dr. Amir Zeid Information Technology Computer Science Department, AUC. Dr. Shymaa Arafat Information Technology Faculty of Computer Science Cairo contract cancelled due to research misconduct.

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” On the Issues and Problems of Scientific Research in the Arab World ” Conference ” November,2006 Presentations and Contracts Signing

” On the Issues and Problems of Scientific Research in the Arab World ” Conference ” November,2006 Each of the researchers has a web page for submitting the progress reports and providing periodical information about their projects. How do we follow- up? How do we follow- up?

” On the Issues and Problems of Scientific Research in the Arab World ” Conference ” November, researchers are currently in their third research phase.4 researchers are currently in their third research phase. 2 researchers are in their second research phase.2 researchers are in their second research phase. 2 researchers completed their grant period.2 researchers completed their grant period.

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“ On the Issues and Problems of Scientific Research in the Arab World ” Conference November,2006 Research Grants 2005

” On the Issues and Problems of Scientific Research in the Arab World ” Conference ” November,2006 The Announcement 21 May 2005 And ….

” On the Issues and Problems of Scientific Research in the Arab World ” Conference ” November,2006 An updated system: Online Applications

” On the Issues and Problems of Scientific Research in the Arab World ” Conference ” November,2006 Applicants 163 Researchers applied for the grants: 131 completed their PhDs. 131 completed their PhDs. 30 are expecting to achieve their PhDs before end December 2005 (RG.NXT) 30 are expecting to achieve their PhDs before end December 2005 (RG.NXT) 2 provided no information. 2 provided no information. 82 Applicants completely filled the online application form: 68 completed their PhDs. 68 completed their PhDs. 14 are expecting to achieve their PhDs before end December 2005 (RG.NXT) 14 are expecting to achieve their PhDs before end December 2005 (RG.NXT) After the first check, 74 applicationswere accepted and were submitted for reviewing.After the first check, 74 applications were accepted and were submitted for reviewing.

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” On the Issues and Problems of Scientific Research in the Arab World ” Conference ” November,2006

” On the Issues and Problems of Scientific Research in the Arab World ” Conference ” November,2006 Reviewers Total : 57 ScientistsTotal : 57 Scientists 24 TWAS Members (International)24 TWAS Members (International) 16 Egyptians Living in the USA16 Egyptians Living in the USA 17 Egyptians Living in Egypt17 Egyptians Living in Egypt In addition to:In addition to: 2 General International reviewers 2 General International reviewers

” On the Issues and Problems of Scientific Research in the Arab World ” Conference ” November,2006 Reviewers

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” On the Issues and Problems of Scientific Research in the Arab World ” Conference ” November,2006 Reviewers Website

” On the Issues and Problems of Scientific Research in the Arab World ” Conference ” November,2006 Selection was based on …

” On the Issues and Problems of Scientific Research in the Arab World ” Conference ” November,2006 Project Objective: ClarityClarity OriginalityOriginality Importance of project to science and technologyImportance of project to science and technology Social/Environment ImpactsSocial/Environment Impacts Future potential and applicationFuture potential and application Project Design: Design Adequacy in achieving its objectivesDesign Adequacy in achieving its objectives FeasibilityFeasibility Time Plan: Time allocation for different phases of the projectTime allocation for different phases of the project Time allocation for achieving research objectiveTime allocation for achieving research objectiveBudget Allocation for instruments required for the projectAllocation for instruments required for the project Allocation for travel expensesAllocation for travel expenses Are the figures cited in the budget well calculated?Are the figures cited in the budget well calculated?

” On the Issues and Problems of Scientific Research in the Arab World ” Conference ” November,2006 First Selection 28 Applicants got an average score above 50 out of a maximum average score of 6028 Applicants got an average score above 50 out of a maximum average score of 60

” On the Issues and Problems of Scientific Research in the Arab World ” Conference ” November,2006 Dr. Ahmed Mansour Agricultural Sciences. Faculty Of Agriculture Zagazig University Dr. Tamer Hassan Medical sciences. Faculty of Medicine. Alexandria University Dr. Ahmed Youssif Earth Sciences. Faculty of Science. Sohag University Dr. Ayman Abdel Hamid Earth Sciences. Faculty of Science. Sohag University Dr. Dalia Mahmoud Medical sciences. Faculty of Medicine. Mansoura University Dr. Hussein Abdel Hafez Physics & Astronomy Faculty of Science. South Valley University Dr. Ibrahim Hegy Physics & Astronomy Faculty of Science. Suez Canal University Dr. Amal Farouk Engineering sciences & Technologies. Faculty Of Engineering, Zagazig University Dr. Mohamed Osman Earth Sciences. Faculty of Science. Assiut University Dr. Hanan Mohmed Chemistry Faculty For Women For Science, Arts and Education. Ain Shams University

” On the Issues and Problems of Scientific Research in the Arab World ” Conference ” November,2006 Dr. Mohamed Saied Medical sciences. Faculty of Medicine. Cairo University Dr. Ahmed Bahaa Engineering Sciences & Technologies Faculty of Engineering & Technology. Arab Academy For Science & Technology Dr. Islam Mohamed Physics & Astronomy Faculty of Science. South Valley University Dr. Hazem Mahmoud Physics & Astronomy Faculty of Science. South Valley University Dr. Tarek Salah Physics & Astronomy Faculty of Science. South Valley University Dr. Sherif Ibrahim Mathematics Faculty of Engineering. Alexandria University Dr. Sedky Hamid Physics & Astronomy Faculty of Science. Sohag University Dr. Mohamed Ihab Engineering Sciences & Technologies Faculty of Engineering & Technology. Arab Academy For Science & Technology Dr. Mohamed El-Taher Agricultural Sciences. Faculty Of Agriculture Alexandria University Dr. Soad Nady Biology. Faculty of Science. Helwan University

” On the Issues and Problems of Scientific Research in the Arab World ” Conference ” November,2006 Dr. Hoda Kamal Engineering sciences & Technologies. Faculty of Engineering Ain Shams University Dr. Nasr Anwar Mathematics. Faculty Of Science Cairo University Dr. Wael Mohamed Biology. Medical Research Institute Dr. Mohamed Ahmed Mathematics. Faculty of Science. Zagazig University Dr. Tarek Kandil Engineering sciences & Technologies. Faculty Of Engineering, Al- Azhar University Dr. Ahmed Mahdy Agricultural Sciences. Faculty Of Agriculture Alexandria University Dr. Mohamed Metwaly Earth Sciences. National Research Institute of Astronomy & Geophysics. Dr. Ahmed Askar Agricultural Sciences. Desert Research Center

” On the Issues and Problems of Scientific Research in the Arab World ” Conference ” November,2006 Final Selection Interviews Re-Scoring Winners Selection

” On the Issues and Problems of Scientific Research in the Arab World ” Conference ” November,2006 Dr. Ahmed Mansour Agricultural Sciences. Faculty Of Agriculture Zagazig University Dr. Tarek Salah Physics & Astronomy Faculty of Science. South Valley University Dr. Sherif Ibrahim Mathematics Faculty of Engineering. Alexandria University Dr. Mohamed El-Taher Agricultural Sciences. Faculty Of Agriculture Alexandria University Dr. Sedky Hamid Physics & Astronomy Faculty of Science. Sohag University Dr. Mohamed Ahmed Mathematics. Faculty of Science. Zagazig University Dr. Ahmed Bahaa Engineering Sciences & Technologies Faculty of Engineering & Technology. Arab Academy For Science & Technology D. Wael Mohamed Biology. Medical Research Institute Dr. Mohamed Ihab Engineering Sciences & Technologies Faculty of Engineering & Technology. Arab Academy For Science & Technology Dr. Tamer Hassan Medical sciences. Faculty of Medicine. Alexandria University

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“ On the Issues and Problems of Scientific Research in the Arab World ” Conference November,2006 Research Grants 2006

” On the Issues and Problems of Scientific Research in the Arab World ” Conference ” November,2006 And many Egyptian websites … The Announcement (Al Ahram ) 15 September 2006

” On the Issues and Problems of Scientific Research in the Arab World ” Conference ” November,2006 There are so many talents out there …

“ On the Issues and Problems of Scientific Research in the Arab World ” Conference November,2006 They only need a helping hand …

“ On the Issues and Problems of Scientific Research in the Arab World ” Conference November,2006 To get the best out of them

” On the Issues and Problems of Scientific Research in the Arab World ” Conference ” November,2006 Thank you Paving the way to Quality Research