Study Dear Friends, Partners and Alumni, Here it is the latest edition of your DAAD Cairo Newsletter. The Academic Year is drawing to a close, two very interesting and truly turbulent semesters lie behind us. What direction the country is taking is not clear, yet after the election(s) later in the year we probably know more. However, one thing is sure: our work, the necessity of international collaboration in Higher Education is more important than ever. The German government has offered a Transformation partnership on the way to a more democratic society. This will mean more intense collaboration, more summer schools, more partnerships and also more scholarships. Amongst other things, we will multiply the number of grants for our programme Public Policy and Good Governance (see inside). We hope very much that we can contribute a tiny little bit to the success of the democratic revolution. Some of the offers you will find in this issue, some more will follow in the next edition of our newsletter. For the moment I should like to wish everybody an enjoyable, peaceful and relaxing summer. The DAAD Cairo office will close during the month of August and will reopen after the feast. Very best wishes, Dr. Michael Harms Director DAAD Cairo Office
Study Funding Programme for Special Master Courses in Germany What are the objectives of the funding programme? This programme is designed to qualify future leaders and change agents. It is for young professionals with an academic background in Politics, Law, Economics and Administration as well as a range of other disciplines such as the Natural and Engineering Sciences. What is the Target group? First-class graduates with a university degree (Bachelor or equivalent) who want to contribute to the social and economic development of their home countries. The majority of the programmes require at least two years of job experience. Please check the individual requirements of the study courses. What does the package include? The scholarships are for two-year Master courses (in some cases shorter) at a range of carefully selected study programs at prestigious German institutions of Higher Education. The majority of these courses are taught in English. The scholarship holders will be offered special tutoring at their host institutions. Furthermore, there is the opportunity of networking events with participants from other special Master courses. Regardless of the language of instruction, all scholars will receive a German language training prior to their studies. 2
Study How much is the scholarship? DAAD pays a monthly scholarship rate of currently 750 EUR. The scholarship also includes contributions to health insurance. In addition, DAAD grants an appropriate travel allowance as well as a study and research subsidy and in applicable cases rent subsidies and / or family allowances. What is the deadline? Submit your application by 31 July 2011. You will be invited for a short interview before your papers are sent on to the study course for final selection. How do I apply? Get more information at: http://cairo.daad.de/ppgg, for courses in Public Policy and Good Governance Or: http://cairo.daad.de/ast for Master courses in other disciplines. Alternatively, contact Noha.Shahien@daadcairo.org. Submit your application to DAAD Cairo office, 11 Saleh Ayoub, Zamalek, telephone 02-2735-2726. 3
1/2011 Bi-cultural Master Courses The German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development has identified four key areas as a motor for a more rapid and sustainable development in the MENA region and for intensified future cooperation with Germany and Europe. In this context, four bi-cultural master courses for young professionals from the countries of the MENA region and Germany have been set up: Study Science research in and & Germany Study in Germany and German Higher Research Education and Institutions Higher Education DAAD Institutions Office at at the Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM, since 2007) University of Jordan and FH Cologne http://www.iwrm-master.info/ Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency in the MENA Region (REMENA, since 2009) Cairo University and Kassel University http://cms.uni-kassel.de/unicms/index.php?id=remena Economic Change in the Arab Region (ECAR, since 2009) University of Damascus and Marburg University http://www.uni-marburg.de/fb02/ecar?language_sync=1 International Education Management (INEMA, start in 2011) Helwan University and Educational University Ludwigsburg 4
1/2011 Study Science research in and & Germany Study in Germany and German Higher Research Education and Institutions Higher Education DAAD Institutions Office at at the All master courses follow an interdisciplinary approach and are designed for yearly intakes of 10 Arab and 10 German participants; respective scholarships are provided by DAAD. Self-paying participants may apply. Apart from their specialization, these master courses concentrate on intercultural competences, on practical training and eventually forming networks among specialists from the MENA countries and Germany. In principle, the first semester is spent at the Arab university and the second one at the German university; the final two semesters are reserved for internships and writing of the master thesis. While IWRM, REMENA and ECAR require full attendance, INE- MA is designed as a blended learning course with only two weeks presence phases per semester in Ludwigsburg and Helwan respectively. A fifth bi-cultural master course in the field of green architecture, Integrated Urbanism and Sustainable Development, IUSD, conducted by the Universities of Ain Shams and Stuttgart, will start its first intake in October. It is co-financed by the ian Ministry for Higher Education and Scientific Research and will be taught in Stuttgart for the first two semesters, then continue with two semesters of practice-related training at Ain Shams. Please check http://www.iusd.uni-stuttgart.de/ for further details. 5
1/2011 Study Science research in and & Germany Study in Germany and German Higher Research Education and Institutions Higher Education DAAD Institutions Office at at the Workshop on The Role of Science and Technology in the Democratic Reform Process in 27 & 28 May 2011 Four Seasons Hotel, Garden City, Cairo, This event which intended to give an input to the Reform Process after the revolution in was held by the Science and Technology Development Fund (STDF) and the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) of the Federal Republic of Germany as part of the activities of the German ian Research Fund (GERF). The workshop was organised by the International Bureau (IB) of the BMBF and the Service (DAAD). The agenda of this workshop contributed to pressing questions by addressing the following aspects: Define methods how the Social Sciences can contribute actively towards change in Discuss necessary changes in Universities to promote their role in changing the country Direct the Social Sciences towards the international research community Develop ideas to promote economic growth by S&T The two-day event took place under the auspices of H.E. Prof. Dr. Essam Abdel Aziz Sharaf the Prime minister of and was opened on Friday 27 by Dr. Amr Salama, ian Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, German Secretary of State Dr. Georg Schütte, Prof. Dr. Maged El-Sherbiny, Assistant Minister of Higher Education for Scientific Research, Prof. Dr. Sherif Fakhry, Executive Director of STDF and DAAD General Secretary Dr. Dorothea Rüland. 6
1/2011 Study Science research in and & Germany Study in Germany and German Higher Research Education and Institutions Higher Education DAAD Institutions Office at at the Two keynote speeches from the ian expert Prof. Dr. Ahmed Rifaat, Professor of International Law, Beni-Sweif University, Secretary-General of the ian Society of International Law and the German journalist, political counsellor and author Dr. Michael Lüders from Berlin outlined the current situation of the social sciences in and gave an input to the following panel discussion on the topic: How can the Social Sciences be stimulated in order to play an active role to support the ian Transformation Process? What kind of funding mechanisms do researchers need? The day ended with a reception for the workshop s participants and guests hosted by the DAAD on their premises on Zamalek. On the second day the participants to the workshop, who where about 100 German and ian experts in the field of Higher Education, split into three parallel working sessions where they discussed after inputs of German and ian experts in changing groups of 5 given key questions on the following topics: Session 1: Higher Education and Good Governance structures How can universities contribute to support the democratic transformation process? Session 2: Social Sciences and Humanities in How can the Social Sciences be linked to the international community? Session 3: How can S&T contribute to support economic growth? The results were presented by rapporteurs in a following plenary session and discussed on a panel by representatives of the four institutions involved in the GERF-program: The extremely successful event ended with closing speeches of Prof. Dr. Sherif Fakhry and Mr. Maximilian Metzger. The workshop s outcome is a list of recommendations to a possible GERF call for social sciences aiming to strengthen their role in the democratic reform process in. Based on the extremely valuable results of this workshop it is expected that STDF and BMBF will issue a new call for research proposals in the field of social sciences by the second half of 2011, as part of the GERF activities, to support scientific research on the role of S&T in the democratic reform process in. 7
1/2011 Study Science research in and & Germany Study in Germany and German Higher Research Education and Institutions Higher Education DAAD Institutions Office at at the UPCOMING 5th Study-in-Germany Information Day to take place on 17 November 2011 in Europaschule The DAAD Cairo Office will hold its annual Study-in-Germany Information Day for graduates from the five German Schools in for the first time at the premises of the Europaschule in Cairo on 17 November 2011. Through a variety of lectures the students will be provided with information about study opportunities and living expenses as well as about offered funding programmes. ian Representatives of different fields will speak from their own experience while German students will socialize with the pupils to answer all possible questions. German Universities are invited to present themselves and their programmes and to get in direct contact with prospective students through an own information booth. Through these and other aspects of the programme pupils shall be encouraged and prepared to study abroad. Last years Study-in-Germany Information day met great success and was visited by about 350 pupils who, as Abiturienten from a German school, are highly qualified and very interested to study. German universities and institutions are very welcome to participate in the event. For registration and information please contact: Christina Stahlbock Programmkoordinatorin Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst (DAAD) 11, Sh. Saleh Ayoub; Zamalek, Kairo, Ägypten Fon: +20 2 27 35 27 26 - Ext.108, Fax: +20 2 27 38 41 36 Email: Christina.Stahlbock@daadcairo.org 8
Study First online MBA programme worldwide with focus on Renewable Energy In October 2011 the Beuth University of Applied Sciences Berlin, in cooperation with the Renewables Academy AG (RENAC), will start a new Master of Business Administration (MBA). The MBA Renewables will be the first distance learning programme worldwide with the opportunity to obtain a Master of Business Administration degree with a focus on renewable energy and energy efficiency. Target Group: The MBA Renewables has been developed for professionals who are aiming at a management position in the worldwide booming renewable energy markets. The programme covers economic, technical, legal, political and organizational knowledge, tailored to the specific needs of the renewable energy branches. Solving complex business tasks along the value chain of renewable energies and imparting advanced interdisciplinary management skills will be an important part of the programme. It will also provide an overview of various renewable energy technologies, their applications and advantages. Other important aspects are the understanding of international policies for renewable energy, the complexity of renewable energy markets and business development. The Master programme is designed to suit people who would like to study online on a part-time basis, i.e. alongside their jobs. They will benefit from an innovative blended-learning approach: the modules will be taught in a mix of self-study, online lectures, tutorials, virtual interactions, group work and international networking, a voluntary practical training in Berlin and exchange of experience with fellow students from many countries. Deadline for registration is September 1, 2011. Places are limited. About RENAC: RENAC is an international provider of trainings on renewable energies. The Berlin-based company offers open seminars, customer-specific trainings and educational services. MBA Renewables is the second Master programme RENAC offers in cooperation with a public university. 9
Study About Beuth University: The Beuth University of Applied Sciences Berlin is a public university, offering more than 72 different Bachelor and Master study programmes in the fields of engineering, life sciences and business administration for more than 10,000 students. More information:http://www.beuth-hochschule.de/renewables/ Personal assistance: Beuth University of Applied Sciences, Ms Sabine Botian, Phone + 49 (0) 30 4504 5035, Fax + 49 (0) 30 4504 2944, E-Mail: fsi@beuth-hochschule.de Press contact: Renewables Academy AG, Dr. Susanne Oehlschlaeger, Phone + 49 (0) 30 52 689 58 72, Fax + 49 (0) 30 52 689 58 99, E-Mail: Oehlschlaeger@renac.de 10
Yousef Jameel Scholarship Fund Scholarships for Doctoral Studies in the Faculties of Natural Sciences and in the Faculty of Business Administration and Economics for Post-graduate Students from (residents) Study The encouragement of up-andcoming generations of scientists, especially in so-called developing countries, is one of the stated goals of the Philipps-Universität Marburg. It engages in the preparation of top young scientists for their work in research and teaching, and contributes to ongoing development of the academic structures in their home countries. The Philipps-Universität is a partner of the Yousef Jameel Scholarship Fund, and in this context awards six stipends to postgraduate students in the faculties of Natural Sciences and in the faculty of Business Administration and Economics. The stipends are awarded for three years. The stipend amounts to 1,340 per month plus applicable costs for language courses, materials, etc. Application Requirements: Applicants must have a qualification equivalent to a German university degree and have fulfilled the requirements for doctoral admission to the respective faculty of the Philipps-Universität. The doctoral admission must be present at the latest by the starting date of the stipend. Advanced knowledge of written and spoken English is required for approval. Where no sufficient knowledge of the German language is present, a willingness to acquire it will be expected. Only applicants from (nationals and residents) who do not yet stay and whose desire to return is believable will be considered. Research subjects with relevance for the development of will be preferred. 11
Study Application Prospective applicants should follow the instructions at "Information for Foreign Graduates: Doctorates, Dissertations, PhD programmes" On the application form (open the information file) please specify Yousef Jameel Scholarship under the Financing (Finanzierung) heading. Questions? Philipps-Universität Dezernat für Internationale Angelegenheiten und Familienservice Email: jameel@uni-marburg.de 12
Study 1-2 Short-Term scholarships at the Bielefeld Graduate School in History and Sociology Supported by the Excellence Initiative, the Bielefeld Graduate School in History and Sociology has been established as a joint institution of the Department of History and the Faculty of Sociology at Bielefeld University, Germany. The Graduate School is offering 1-2 Short-Term Grants for international doctoral candidates for a research stay at the Graduate School. The scholarships will be awarded for the Winter term 2011/12 (1 October 2011 until 29 February 2012) and include a stipend of 800 Euro per month. Requirements: Applications are invited from international doctoral candidates who work on a thesis in history, sociology, political science or social anthropology. Applications: Applicants are asked to submit the following documents: cover letter detailing your interest in researching at the BGHS (800 words max.), curriculum vitae (in tabular form), Research proposal (2,000 words max.), work schedule and timeframe for your stay at the BGHS, recommendation from two college or university professor (approx. 400 words), certificates of college and university degrees. We strongly recommend contacting research associates and professors of the Faculty of Sociology or the Department of History at Bielefeld University before applying for the scholarship. Please name our contacts in your application. For more information please visit our website. If you have any questions, please contact us at: bghs@uni-bielefeld.de 13
Study 3rd call for applications for International Climate Protection Fellowships open The Alexander von Humboldt Foundation s Climate Protection Fellowship programme promotes prospective leaders from threshold and developing countries who are engaged in climate protection and resource conservation in academia or business, government or nongovernmental organisations. Up to twenty fellows are funded annually. They will come to Germany for a year to collaborate with a host they have selected themselves on a joint project dedicated to the exchange of knowledge, methods and techniques. The aim is to create a network in which German and foreign experts will work together on a sustainable, international basis to combat climate change and its global consequences. The fellowships are funded under the Federal Environment Ministry's (BMU) International Climate Protection Initiative. The closing date for applications is 15 December 2011. The fellows will take up their fellowship in September 2012. For further information and application package please visit: www.humboldt-foundation.de/icf. 14
Study Deutsche Auslandsschularbeit International ZfA-Regionalbüro The Central Agency for Schools Abroad (ZfA) oversees the work of schools abroad with approx. 90 employees and currently 58 German Language Advisors. Over 1000 schools all over the world receive support in the form of personnel and funding. Around 2000 teachers and German Language Advisors work at these institutions and during their time working abroad the ZfA assists them with organization, educational needs and financing. Dr. Antje Thiersch is one of 58 German Language Advisors (Fachberater) in 40 countries worldwide. She is in charge of the German language programs at ZfA-Schools in and Libanon, i.e. organizing teachers trainings in and Germany as well as students workshops, school visits and lesson observations, curriculum development, supervising German Language Diploma (DSD), preparing conferences on teaching and learning German. A unique action implemented in is the in-schooltraining for students on their way to become teachers of German as a Foreign Language together with Ain Shams University Cairo, Herder-Institute Leipzig University and DAAD. Following the PASCH-initiative of the German Federal Foreign Office, the language advisor closely cooperates with other German and ian partners and schools throughout the country in order to promote German language and culture. For more information, see: 15
Study Dr. Antje Thiersch is also School Coordinator (Schulkoordinatorin) for. In this role she supports and guides new German schools or school initiatives on their way to reach German educational goals such as the German Language Diploma (DSD), the German International Abitur (DIAP) or the German International Baccalaureate (GIB). A very important part of job is to visit schools on a regular basis and talk to school representatives such as students, parents, teachers, principals and boards. Her position also demands relating all German Schools in in order to discuss and decide matters from school structure or organization all the way to nursery programs and numbers of tests. Although a stable network of all school principals with periodic meetings has been established, there is a demand for more such panels in the near future, i.e. for administrators or heads of departments. Dr. Ehlert Brüser-Sommer will succeed Frank Beckmann as Consultant for Eductional Quality Management in German schools abroad after the summer. He also works in the Cairo office of the ZfA. The consultant provides support for the eight German schools in, but also for the German schools in Libya, Palestine, Lebanon, Iran, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Qatar. A Quality Framework published by the ZfA and available in German, English and Arabic is the basis of this quality work in the schools which is regularly subject to self-evaluations, peer reviews and external inspections after which schools usually are certified by the German authorities. 16
Study Information brochure about Studying for parents to be published in Arabic Up until now, the broschure Study : A good choice for your child. 15 Questions and Answers for parents has only been available in German and English. An Arabic version is to come out soon; it will offer a diversity of information about advantages, opportunities and chances of studies at a German University. In addition parents can get an idea about the costs, necessary preparations and living conditions that are related to a stay abroad and may find answers to a couple of questions parents naturally would worry about when sending their child to another country. In order to reach more parents of prospective students in the Arab World, DAAD Cairo initiated the brochure s translation into Arabic. The so far international oriented brochure will be adjusted to the region by replacing the previous testimonials by ones of ians who used to or are currently studying and are speaking from their own experience. Parents like Mona El Tobgui, Senior Advisor of the Fraunhofer-Foundation, whose son and daughter both studied explain why they supported their children on this way. The brochure is expected to be available in autumn. 17
Study Science and research Calendar for the DAAD programmes German-ian Research Long Term Scholarship (GERLS) Call for application Jul-01 Deadline Oct-31 German-ian Research Short Term Scholarship (GERSS) Call for application Mar. 15 / Sept.1 Deadline Apr. 30 / Oct.15 German-ian Scientific Projects (GESP) Call for application Jun-01 Deadline Sep-10 Deutsch-Ägyptische Forschungsfonds (GERF) Call for application Deadline Wissenschaftleraustauschprogramm (WAP) Call for application Jul-01 Deadline Oct-31 Wiedereinladungen (WE) Call for application Jul-01 Deadline Oct-31 Postgraduate Courses for Professionals Call for application Apr-15 Deadline Jul-31 Public Policy and Good Governance (PPGG) Call for application Apr-15 Deadline Jul-31 18