Launch of the fourth cycle of the King Salman Global Award for Disability Research

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The General Secretariat of the Association of Arab Universities extends its warmest greetings and wishes to inform you of the launch of the fourth session of the King Salman International Award for Disability Research, organized by the King Salman Center for Disability Research, under the generous patronage of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud – may God protect him – and the winners will be announced during December 2026.

The award aims to honor scientific institutions, organizations, and researchers who have contributed high-quality research with a tangible impact on the development of disability-related fields and the improvement of the quality of life for people with disabilities. It also supports innovation and promotes research collaboration at the regional and international levels. The award includes a prize of 500,000 Saudi Riyals for each winner, along with a medal and a certificate of appreciation.

We kindly request that you instruct the relevant parties to distribute the award brochure to all concerned parties, including colleges, research centers, and faculty members at your esteemed university. The brochure is enclosed. For details regarding the application process and the award announcement, please visit the website www.kscdr.org.sa. For any inquiries, please contact us via email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Please accept my highest regards and appreciation.

The Academy of Scientific Research and Technology announces the opening of applications for the annual grant offered by L’Oréal in cooperation with UNESCO, within the framework of the “For Women in Science” program, which aims to support and empower young female researchers in various scientific fields within the Arab Republic of Egypt.

This program comes within the framework of promoting women’s participation in scientific research, by honoring distinguished female scientists and encouraging them to continue their research careers, in addition to providing outstanding opportunities for female students and graduates of Egyptian universities and institutes.

Areas of specialization:

The scholarship covers a wide range of scientific disciplines, including:

* Life Sciences: (Biology, Biochemistry, Biophysics, Genetics, Physiology, Neuroscience, Biotechnology, Ecology, Behavioral Science)

* Physical Sciences: (Physics, Chemistry, Petroleum Engineering, Mathematics, Engineering Sciences, Information Sciences, Earth and Universe Sciences)

Program advantages:

* Selecting and honoring 3 distinguished female researchers annually in recognition of their scientific contributions

Supporting female researchers in completing their research careers and enhancing their professional opportunities.

Application requirements:

* Applicants must be graduates of science faculties at Egyptian universities

* Applicants for doctoral studies must be no older than 35 years of age

* Applicants for postdoctoral studies must be no older than 45 years of age

Application deadline: July 1, 2026

For details and submission:

https://www.forwomeninscience.com/

For inquiries:

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Phone: 01140501116

The Academy of Scientific Research and Technology invites young female researchers to seize this outstanding opportunity and participate in an international program aimed at supporting scientific excellence and empowering women in the fields of science and technology.

L'Oréal Groupe

Prof. Nasser El-Gizawy, President of Benha University, welcomed a delegation from Huazhong Agricultural University (Central China Agricultural University) during their participation in the Fifth Applied Sciences Conference, scheduled to be held at Benha University's Obour campus.
The meeting was attended by prof. Gehan Abdel Hady, Vice President for Postgraduate Studies and Research, and prof. Taha Ashour, Vice President for Community Service and Environmental Development.
The visiting delegation included:
Prof. Sun Minning, Faculty of Life Sciences, Huazhong Agricultural University
Prof. Mohamed Farhat Fouda, Faculty of Life Sciences, Huazhong Agricultural University
Prof. Li Aibao, Faculty of Life Sciences, specializing in Crop Breeding
Dr. Osman Sabry
Ms. Wan Yaojia, postgraduate student specializing in Molecular Biology and Genetic Engineering
Ms. Ren Lihe, postgraduate student specializing in Microbiology and Biotechnology
Prof. El-Gizawy emphasized that the visit reflects the strong friendship between the two universities, which has spanned nearly a decade, and aims to explore future plans for strengthening bilateral cooperation in education and scientific research. He highlighted the importance of strategic partnerships that invest in research outputs, noting that both universities are pursuing an ambitious program to develop new varieties of Egyptian rice, alongside scholarship opportunities for Benha students to study in China and participate in summer school exchanges.
The delegation expressed their gratitude to Benha University, affirming that over the past ten years, significant achievements have been realized. These include scholarships for Benha's young researchers to pursue master's and doctoral degrees, postdoctoral research opportunities, and joint research projects that have resulted in numerous publications in prestigious international journals.