As part of the collaboration between TH Köln – University of Applied Sciences, Ain Shams University, and Mansoura University under the Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) Master Program, we are pleased to announce a fully funded opportunity for early-career researchers to spend 3 months in Cologne, Germany.

🗓️ Stay Duration: 20 September – 20 December 2025
📍 Location: TH Köln, Germany
💡 Theme: Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM)
💰 Funding: Fully covered by the iWater Project, supported by DAAD

👥 Who Can Apply?
🔹 PhD Candidates- Assistant Lecturers (Ain Shams University or Mansoura University)
🔹 Assistant Professors (PhD awarded within the last 3 years)
🔸 Research must align with water management, climate adaptation, or sustainability
🔸 English proficiency required

📋 What’s Included?
✅ Round-trip airfare
✅ Monthly stipend for living expenses
✅ Health insurance & visa support
✅ Full access to university facilities and labs

🎯 Your Role During the Stay:
✔️ Conduct collaborative research & co-author a paper
✔️ Participate in teaching & academic activities at TH Köln
✔️ Prepare for future teaching roles in IWRM programs in Egypt
✔️ Present research outcomes at the end of your stay
✔️ Join a post-return workshop in Egypt

📂 Required Documents:

Updated CV (max 3 pages)

Motivation Letter (1 page)

Research Proposal Summary (max 2 pages)

Proof of PhD registration (assistant lecturers)

Letter of Recommendation

List of Publications (if applicable)

📧 Application Deadline: 26 June 2025
📅 Apply by sending your documents (in a single PDF) to:
📩 عنوان البريد الإلكتروني هذا محمي من روبوتات السبام. يجب عليك تفعيل الجافاسكربت لرؤيته.
📌 File name format: IWRM_EGYPT_LastName_FirstName.pdf

For inquiries:
📞 Dr. Hassan Aboelnga – عنوان البريد الإلكتروني هذا محمي من روبوتات السبام. يجب عليك تفعيل الجافاسكربت لرؤيته.

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