The Scientific Research Support Unit at the Faculty organized a lecture entitled “Funding Research Projects and National Priorities,” delivered by Prof. Mohamed Attia Mohamed Abdelrahman, Professor in the Structural Engineering Department, on Sunday, 23 November 2025, at 8:00 p.m. via Microsoft Teams.
Event overview
The lecture was attended by a wide audience of faculty members, assistant staff, and postgraduate students, with a total of 48 researchers participating. The meeting formed part of the unit’s efforts to enhance researchers’ awareness of available funding opportunities and to align scientific research with national development priorities.
Main lecture themes
The program addressed several key themes, including:
- National priorities, sustainable development goals, and Egypt’s Vision 2030.
- Local funding agencies such as the Academy of Scientific Research and Technology (ASRT), the Science, Technology and Innovation Funding Authority (STDF), and the university’s internal research fund.
- External funding bodies including the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD).

Grants and application requirements
The lecture reviewed the basic requirements for obtaining research grants and funded projects, with emphasis on eligibility criteria, proposal components, and evaluation mechanisms adopted by major funding agencies. Participants were introduced to practical steps for preparing competitive proposals that respond to national priorities and donor requirements.

Interactive discussion
The session included interactive examples of research projects, explaining application procedures, required documents, and common conditions for acceptance. Prof. Mohamed Attia thanked the attendees for their interest and encouraged them to continue applying for research projects, focusing on proposal quality and perseverance to secure available funding opportunities.