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Apply to Participate in “Theory of Change: Bridging Global Expertise for Young Brains"

Applications are now open for the 2-day interdisciplinary COSIMENA-funded event, “Theory of Change: Bridging Global Expertise for Young Brains”, organized in collaboration with the Neurosurgery Departments of Cairo University and University of Greifswald within the framework of the COSIMENA Call for Partnerships 2026. Registration Deadline: June 10, 2026

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COSIMENA 2026: Advancing Cross-Regional Scientific Collaboration

From medicine and neuroscience to urban planning and digital humanities, COSIMENA’s 2026 partnerships bring together leading minds from Egypt, Germany, and the MENA region. Through workshops, symposia, and academic exchanges, these initiatives are fostering innovation, strengthening networks, and driving interdisciplinary solutions to global challenges.

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COSIMENA Funded Summer School - Spreading Depolarization & Brain Dynamics 2026: Monitoring, Mechanisms & Translational Application

We are pleased to announce the COSIMENA Funded Summer School - Spreading Depolarization & Brain Dynamics 2026: Monitoring, Mechanisms & Translational Application

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Research Ambassadors

Call for Applications: DAAD Research Ambassadors 2026/27

The DAAD Regional Office Cairo invites applications for the DAAD Research Ambassadors initiative. Deadline: June 8th, 2026

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COSIMENA-Funded Event

1st Workshop: Rethink Inclusion: From Ideas to Research Questions and Re-Design

Apply to participate in the COSIMENA-Funded Workshop “Towards Branching and Multitone Learning for Flexible and Inclusive Higher Education”, the 1st workshop: Rethink Inclusion: From Ideas to Research Questions and Re-Design. Registration deadline is 23rd May 2026.

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Egyptian Hieroglyphs in Medieval Islamic Science

The DAAD Regional Office Cairo is delighted to invite you to the public lecture "Egyptian Hieroglyphs in Medieval Islamic Science." Organized in collaboration with the Orient - Institut Beirut initiative, as part of the COSIMENA Call for Partnerships 2026, this lecture is featured in the OIB-COSIMENA Research Colloquium IV: Diverse Sciences in Islamic Civilization – Science in the Service of Knowledge.

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Alumni Services

Celebrating Alumni and German–Egyptian Collaboration in 2025

On 29 September, the DAAD Alumni Conference 2025 was held at the DAAD Regional Office Cairo. The conference, themed “DAAD Alumni in Medicine: Successful Partnerships in Health Sciences between Egypt and Germany,” brought together alumni, researchers, and academic leaders to showcase successful collaborations in medical research and education.

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A Century of Academic Exchange

Celebrating 100 Years of DAAD and 65 Years of DAAD in Egypt

In September 2025, the DAAD Regional Office in Cairo marked a remarkable milestone, celebrating 100 years of the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) worldwide and 65 years of DAAD’s presence in Egypt.

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OIB-COSIMENA Research Colloquium IV on Diverse Sciences in Islamic Civilization - Science in the Service of Knowledge

The DAAD Regional Office Cairo invites you to attend the 1st public lectures under the “ OIB-COSIMENA Research Colloquium IV: Science in the service of Islam” organised within the framework of the DAAD project “Clusters of Scientific Innovation in the Middle East and North Africa” (COSIMENA), and in cooperation with the Orient Institut Beirut (OIB), as part of the COSIMENA Call for Partnerships 2026.

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DAAD Kairo Akademie (DKA)

DAAD Kairo Akademie (DKA) Workshop: Writing a Successful Proposal for the Horizon Europe Programme

Unlock your potential in Horizon Europe, the EU’s premier Research & Innovation funding programme! Register now to participate in an exclusive onsite workshop on writing competitive proposals for Horizon Europe. Deadline: 23 March 2026

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