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DAAD CAIRO NEWS
2/2011 Dear friends and colleagues, ladies and gentlemen,

When I took office some eight months ago, I did not know what I
DAAD- was in for. I don’t think that half a year ago anybody would have
predicted the ousting of long-time president Mubarak and the
Programmes revolution that followed 25 January. Egypt as a country, its people
and society and certainly also its universities and research institu-
tions have undergone tremendous change since then and are still
in the process of transformation. The revolution is still ongoing –
DAAD Cairo Events however, nobody knows yet which destination the Egyptian revo-
lutionary journey is finally arriving at.
Study Program- In these both difficult and exciting times, Germany and the DAAD
will continue to work very closely with its Egyptian partners. In
mes in Germany fact, it is most likely that the staunch support for Egypt, its univer-
sities and scholars will be further increased and intensified in the
coming weeks and months. To name but one example, the DAAD
will be able to offer more scholarships for young leaders and ex-
Science and Re- perts in the field of Public Policy and Good Governance (http://
cairo.daad.de/ppgg, see also article in this newsletter) thanks to
search in Germany an increased budget provided by the German Foreign Office. Fur-
thermore the DAAD is providing a platform to analyse the ongoing
changes and assess the perspectives of political transition in
Egypt by a series of debates, called Cairo Talks on Transition and
German Research Change (CTTC) which we are organising with our partners from
the Freie Universität Berlin and the Orient Institut Beirut. Please
and Higher Educa- watch out for information about the next CTTC on our website.
tion Institutions at The next event in the series is scheduled for the 9 May and will
reflect on the role of the military in the ongoing revolution.
the DAAD Office Best wishes,
Dr. Michael Harms
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German Academic Exchange

Service - Branch office Cairo
11 Saleh Ayoub Street
Cairo - Zamalek
Egypt
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DAAD CAIRO NEWS
2/2011 New Study Programme Public Policy and Good

Governance
DAAD- In cooperation
with a range of
Programmes prestigious Ger-
man universities,
the DAAD is of-
DAAD Cairo Events fering a new
scholarship pro-
gramme called
Public Policy
Study Program- and Good Gov-
ernance. In view of the Egyptian revolution and the need for pro-
mes in Germany foundly educated “change agents”, funds for Egyptian candidates
have been increased significantly. The programme is designed to
qualify future leaders in Politics, Law, Economics and Administra-
tion according to the principles of Good Governance and to pre-
Science and Re- pare them in academic, yet practice-oriented Master courses for
their professional life.
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What is the Target group?
German Research
and Higher Educa-
tion Institutions at
the DAAD Office
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First-class graduates with a university degree (Bachelor or
equivalent) who want to contribute to the social and economic
Timetable development of their home countries. The scholarships are of-
fered both for young graduates without professional experience
and for mid-career professionals.
What does the package include?

Service - Branch office Cairo The scholarships are for two-year Master courses (in some
cases one-year courses) at a range of eight carefully selected
11 Saleh Ayoub Street PPGG courses at prestigious German institutions of Higher Edu-
Cairo - Zamalek cation. The majority of these courses are taught in English.
Egypt The scholarship holders will be offered special tutoring at their
host institutions. Furthermore, there is the opportunity of net-
Phone: +20 2 2735 27 26 working events with participants in other PPGG courses.
Fax : +20 2 2738 41 36 Regardless of the language of instruction, all scholars will receive
intensive German language training prior to their studies.
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How much is the scholarship?
DAAD- DAAD pays a monthly scholarship rate of currently 750 EUR. The
scholarship also includes contributions to health insurance in Ger-
Programmes many. 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.
DAAD Cairo Events How do I apply?
Get more information at http://cairo.daad.de/ppgg, or contact

Noha.Shahien@daadcairo.org. Submit your application to DAAD
Study Program- Cairo office, 11 Saleh Ayoub, Zamalek, telephone 02-2735-2726.
mes in Germany What is the deadline?
Submit your application by 31 July 2011. You will be invited for a

Science and Re- short interview before your papers are sent on to the study course
in Germany for final selection.
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German Research
and Higher Educa-
the DAAD Office
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DAAD CAIRO NEWS
1/2011
2/2011 International Education Management (INEMA) – a
German-Arab Master's Program
DAAD-
DAAD- …is a joint program of the Institute for Educational Leadership of
the University of Education Ludwigsburg and the Helwan Univer-
Programmes
Programmes sity Egypt.
The purpose of the master program is to develop and to provide

DAAD Cairo
DAAD Cairo Events
Events managerial skills as well as competencies for cross-cultural chal-
lenges in education management. The program is offered by the
German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) and supported by
the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Develop-
Science
Study and
Program- ment (BMZ).
research
mes in Egypt
in Germany Scholarships are provided for both students from Germany and
from the MENA region by DAAD.
& Germany
The INEMA-Program is structured as a blended learning program
Science and Re- and conceptualized as an extra-occupational course that allows
participants to continue with their assigned jobs.
Study Program-
search in Germany Hence, the work experience has direct impact on the study
course and vice versa, which keeps the program up-to-date and
mes in Germany practically relevant. Regular modules combined with cross-border
German Research modules ensure a holistic approach that ranges from personal
coaching to cross-cultural encounters in Germany and the Arab
German
and Research
Higher Educa- world.
and Institutions
tion Higher Educa- at Further Information can be found at
http://www.ph-ludwigsburg.de/10836.
tionDAAD
the Institutions
Office at For inquiries please contact Ms. Deborah Dombret.
the DAAD Office

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DAAD CAIRO NEWS
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2/2011
DAAD-
DAAD-
Programmes
Programmes
Leibniz – DAAD Research Fellowships
DAAD Cairo
DAAD Cairo Events
Events ‘Leibniz – DAAD Research Fellowships’ is a new programme im-
plemented by the ‘Leibniz Asscition’ (Wissenschaftsgemeinschaft
Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz: http://www.leibniz-gemeinschaft.de),
and the ‘German Academic Exchange Service’ (DAAD). The fel-
Science
Study and
Program- lowships offer highly-qualified recent foreign postdocs the oppor-
tunity to conduct special research at institutes of the Leibniz-
research
mes in Egypt
in Germany Association in Germany.
& Germany
Science and Re- Leibniz-DAAD Research Fellows can do
their research at one of the Leibniz-
Study Program-
search in Germany Institutes which are covered in the following
(five) sections:
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1. Humanities and Educational Research
German Research 2. Economics, Social and Spatial Sciences
3. Life Sciences
German
and Research
Higher Educa- 4. Mathematics, Natural Sciences, Engi-
neering
and Institutions
tion Higher Educa- at 5. Environmental Research
tionDAAD
the Institutions
Office at Grants for Postdocs can be awarded for up to a maximum of 12
months. The grant includes:
the DAAD Office
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⇒
a monthly instalment of 1.840,- EUR;
a monthly subsidy of 58 EUR for the insurance for health,
Miscellaneous accident and personal/private liability in Germany (53 EUR
per month has to be covered by the fellowship holder);
Timetable ⇒ a two-month German language course (if desired).
Timetable
Application Papers are downloadable from http://www.daad.de/
deutschland/download/03118.en.html).
German Academic Exchange Contact:
Service - Branch office Cairo Ms Cordula Behrsing
Tel.: (0228) 882-781
Fax: (0228) 882-9781
Cairo - Zamalek E-Mail: behrsing@daad.de
Egypt
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Cairo - Zamalek
DAAD CAIRO NEWS
2/2011 MSc Integrated Urbanism & Sustainable Design

(IUSD)
DAAD- Mission Statement
Programmes The Msc. Integrated Urbanism and Sustainable Design aims to train
a new generation of experts and decision-makers to face the tremen-
dous environmental, cultural and social challenges resulting from the
DAAD Cairo Events rapid urbanisation and ongoing societal transformation currently tak-
ing place in the Middle East and North Africa.
Students will be equipped with

Study Program- the skills to develop integrated,
trans-disciplinary solutions,
mes in Germany which combine ecology- ori-
ented engineering with a social
approach to the design of land-
scapes and buildings, urban
Science and Re- planning and urban manage-
ment. The programme will pro-
search in Germany vide access to a wide range of
advanced expertise in the
fields of participatorplanning
German Research and building, energy-efficient construction, urban management and
governance.
and Higher Educa- Partner Universities:
tion Institutions at Stuttgart University and Ain Shams University, Cairo
the DAAD Office The Masters Programme is hosted by Stuttgart University in collabo-
ration with Ain Shams University Cairo. The first and second semes-
ters are taught in Stuttgart and the third and fourth semesters in
Cairo in partnership with Ain Shams University and external partners
Miscellaneous leading in the development sector.
Funding Bodies:
Timetable The Masters Programme is part of the German Academic Exchange

Service (DAAD) «Anchor Country Programme» funded by the DAAD
with resources from the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation
and Development (BMZ), the Federal Ministry of Education and Re-
search (BMBF) and the Egyptian Ministry of Higher Education
German Academic Exchange (MoHE).
External partners:
Cairo - Zamalek The programme is also supported by a range of highprofile German,
Egypt Egyptian and international organizations operating in the MENA re-
gion including GIZ (German International Cooperation) and CEDARE
Phone: +20 2 2735 27 26 (Centre for Environment and Development for the Arab Region and
Fax : +20 2 2738 41 36 Europe). The partnership with these external partners offers numer-
ous opportunities to test and develop trained skills in challenging ap-
E-mail: info@daadcairo.org plied contexts. 6
DAAD CAIRO NEWS
2/2011 Application
Who can apply?
DAAD- Applications are open to participants from Germany, Egypt and

the MENA countries Algeria, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco,
Programmes Palestine, Syria, Tunisia and Yemen. Applicants need to have an
internationally recognised Bachelor degree (minimum three
years) or equivalent in Architecture, Urban Planning, Landscape
Architecture, Regional Planning or Civil Engineering. Students
DAAD Cairo Events with a Bachelor degree in Geography, Sociology and Cultural
Studies, Political Science or Economics will also be considered
but should be able to provide proof of relevant professional ex-
perience in fields related to architecture, urban and development
Study Program- planning or infrastructure design.
mes in Germany The Masters programme strongly encourages applications from
young professionals working in public institutions, private sector
or civil society initiatives in Egypt, the Arab-speaking Middle East
and North Africa region (MENA countries) or Germany.
Science and Re- How to apply?
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For required application docu-
ments, submission deadlines
and interview dates consult our
German Research website: www.iusd.uni-
stuttgart.de
and Higher Educa-
the DAAD Office
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Contact Stuttgart Contact Cairo
Timetable Course Director IUSD (Stuttgart)
Prof. Dr. Philipp Misselwitz
Course Director IUSD (Ain Shams)
A. Prof. Dr. Mohamed A. Salheen
SI- Institute of Urban Planning Faculty of Engineering
University of Stuttgart Ain Shams University
Keplerstr. 11 1 El-Sarayat Street
D-70174 Stuttgart Abbasiya, Cairo
Germany Egypt
German Academic Exchange philipp.misselwitz@si.uni-stuttgart.de mohamed_salheen@eng.asu.edu.eg
Tel. +49 711 685 83369 Tel. +20 1000 23444
Cairo - Zamalek
Egypt
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DAAD CAIRO NEWS
2/2011
DAAD-
Programmes
DLR-DAAD Research Fellowship in the fields of
Space, Aeronautics and Transportation Research
DAAD Cairo Events
DLR-DAAD Research Fellowships is a new programme imple-
mented by the Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt (DLR)
Study Program- and the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD).
mes in Germany DLR is Germany’s national research center for aeronautics and
space. Its extensive research and development work in Aeronau-
tics, Space, Transportation and Energy is integrated into na-
tional and international cooperative ventures. As Germany’s
Science and Re- space, DLR has been given responsibility for the forward planning
and the implementation representation of German interests. Ap-
search in Germany proximately 5,700 people are employed in DLR’s 29 institutes and
facilities at the thirteen locations in Germany.
German Research This special programme is intended for highly-qualified foreign

doctoral and postdoctoral students as well as senior scientists.
and Higher Educa- DLR-DAAD Fellowships offer outstanding scientists and research-
ers the opportunity to conduct special research at the institutes of
tion Institutions at the DLR in Germany.
the DAAD Office

DLR-DAAD Fellowships are defined and
awarded on an individual basis. Each Fel-
lowship will indicate the specific qualifica-
Miscellaneous tion requirements and terms of the visit.
The current offers are published under
http://www.daad.de/deutschland/
foerderungausschreibungen/
Timetable 09144.de.html. More Information about the
DLR-DAAD Fellowship can be found under
http://www.daad.de/deutschland/
foerderung/ausschreibungen/
09009.en.html.
Cairo - Zamalek
Egypt
Phone: +20 2 2735 27 26
Fax : +20 2 2738 41 36
DAAD CAIRO NEWS
2/2011
The German Egyptian Research Short term Schol-
arship (GERSS)
DAAD- The German Egyptian Research Short term Scholarship
Programmes (GERSS) is a program jointly funded by the Ministry of Higher
Education and Scientific Research (MHESR) and the German
Academic Exchange Service, Bonn (DAAD) in order to finance
short term scholarships for young Egyptian scientists to travel to
DAAD Cairo Events Germany. The target groups of the program are researchers en-
rolled in MSc, PhD programs and young Post Doctoral candi-
dates.
Study Program- There are two calls for application annually: the autumn call,
which starts in September and ends mid of October and the
mes in Germany spring call which begins mid March and finishes at the end of
April. The GERSS Scholarships are being announced for the third
successive year.
Science and Re- A total number of 74 candidates belonging to a wide range of dis-
ciplines and a variety of universities and research institutes in
search in Germany Egypt applied for the autumn call 2010/11 of the GERSS scholar-
ship. 51 of them were pre-selected to attend the interviews.
After a competitive final selection phase in which the qualifica-
German Research tions, quality, preparation and feasibility of the research proposal
played the most important role, the best 15 candidates were cho-
and Higher Educa- sen to be granted the GERSS scholarship.
the DAAD Office
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Cairo - Zamalek
Egypt 7th Group awarded the GERSS Scholarship
Autumn Call 2010/11
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DAAD CAIRO NEWS
2/2011
The German Egyptian Research Long term
Scholarship
DAAD- GERLS 2011/2012
Programmes In the context of the 3rd Call of the German-Egyptian Long Term
Scholarship Program (GERLS), which is a jointly financed schol-
arship program between the Egyptian Ministry of Higher Educa-
tion & Scientific Research (MHESR) and the German Academic
DAAD Cairo Events Exchange Service (DAAD); we would like to extend our congratu-
lations to all candidates who have been granted the GERLS
scholarship for the academic year 2011/2012!
Study Program- The GERLS scholarship program provides the opportunity for
candidates to obtain or complete their PHD in one of the German
mes in Germany Universities under the supervision of German Professors.
A total of 242 applications have been submitted for the GERLS

Science and Re- call 2011/2012. They covered a variety of scientific disciplines
such as Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Sciences, Medi-
search in Germany cine, Pharmacy, Agriculture, Veterinarian Medicine, Science, Ge-
ography, German Language and Literature Studies, Religion, So-
cial Science, Architecture, Political Science, Archeology, and Mu-
sic.
German Research All applications went through two evaluation stages; a paper-
and Higher Educa- based pre-selection round in which 137 applications were short-
listed on the ground of academic quality and a final selection
tion Institutions at round in which all 137 applicants were interviewed by a scientific
committee. The interviews were conducted in 22 subject-related
the DAAD Office committees and were stretched over three consecutive days at
the DAAD Cairo offices from 18 to 20 March. Each committee
consisted of independent Professors from different Egyptian and
German Universities. Based on the performance on that day and
Miscellaneous the overall quality of the research proposal, 73 applicants from
different Egyptian Universities, both public and private, could be
selected for a GERLS scholarship.
Timetable
We wish all new GERLS-
scholarship holders best of
luck for their stay in Ger-
German Academic Exchange many.
Cairo - Zamalek
Egypt
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DAAD CAIRO NEWS
2/2011
The first Cairo German Book Fair,
6th of May, 10 a.m. till 7 p.m.
DAAD- The one-day book fair addresses a professional audience: ex-
Programmes perts in the field of German Studies and DaF instructors working
at schools and universities.
On the DAAD premises, different exhibitors will present up-to-
date textbooks, DaF and DaZ materials as well as German litera-
DAAD Cairo Events ture. All of the above will also be for sale.
Alongside the fair, visitors will be offered a scientific further train-

ing program in the form of six workshops aimed at teachers of
Study Program- German.
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German Research
and Higher Educa-
the DAAD Office
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Cairo - Zamalek
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DAAD CAIRO NEWS
2/2011
Cairo Talks on Transition and Change –
DAAD- CTTC
Programmes
Since popular protest has ousted former President Hosni Muba-
rak from his office on February 11, Egypt is witnessing a profound
DAAD Cairo Events transformation process that affects all aspects of society. The
Cairo Talks on Transition and Change (CTTC), jointly organised
by the Cairo Offices of the German Academic Exchange Service
(DAAD), the Freie Universität Berlin, and the German Orient Insti-
Study Program- tut Beirut, aim to provide a platform to analyse the ongoing
mes in Germany changes and assess the perspectives of political transition in
Egypt. Each month renowned scholars from Egypt and Germany
will address key topics of this transition period. Each talk will be
animated by contributions from two scholars and will leave suffi-
Science and Re- cient time for debate.
search in Germany The Series started this week with a contribution of German Guest
Professor, Dr Patricia Bauer, FEPS, Cairo University and Profes-
sor Dr. Abdul-Monem Al-Mashat, professor of Political Science at
Cairo University and President of the Cairo Center for the Culture
German Research of Democracy (CCCD). The event discussed the topic Constitu-
tional Development towards Reform or Restoration? and was fol-
and Higher Educa- lowed by a huge audience, consisting of students, researchers,
activists and the wider public.
The next CTTC is scheduled for the 9 May and will reflect on the
the DAAD Office role of the military in the ongoing revolution.
Venue: DAAD premises, 11 Saleh Ayoub, Zamalek, Cairo.
Miscellaneous Date and Time: 9 May 2011, 7 pm
Timetable

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DAAD CAIRO NEWS
2/2011 „Studying in Germany“ – Next Study Information

Day to be held in November 2011!
DAAD-
Programmes With its five German Schools –
DEO (Deutsche Evangelische
Oberschule, Cairo), DSB (Deut-
sche Schule der Boromäerin-
DAAD Cairo Events nen, Alexandria and Cairo), Eu-
ropaschule and Beverly Hills
School – Egypt has a big num-
ber of graduates (“Abiturienten”)
Study Program- who are highly qualified and
very interested to study at Ger-
mes in Germany man Universities.
Since 2007 the DAAD Cairo Office organizes an annual Study

Science and Re- Information Day to reach these graduates in order to provide
them with all information about studying and living in Germany
search in Germany and to support and encourage them in their decision to study
abroad.
The pupils are offered the opportunity to get directly in touch with
German Research representatives from different fields of study who are sharing their
knowledge and experiences. German universities such as FU
and Higher Educa- Berlin and Philipps-Universität Marburg, introduce themselves in
presentations and with information booths.
Last year’s Study Information Day took place at the premises of
the DAAD Office the DEO and was visited by around 350 pupils of the 11th and 12th
grades. The event met with great success and proved the high
demand of information about study opportunities in Germany.
Miscellaneous In order to meet these demands, the DAAD Cairo Office is orga-
nizing the 5th Study Information Day to be held in November
2011. German universities and institutions are very welcome to
Timetable participate in the event.
Contact person:
Christina Stahlbock
German Academic Exchange Programmkoordinatorin

Service - Branch office Cairo Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst (DAAD)
11, Sh. Saleh Ayoub; Zamalek, Kairo, Ägypten
11 Saleh Ayoub Street Fon: +20 2 27 35 27 26 - Ext.108, Fax: +20 2 27 38 41 36
Cairo - Zamalek Email: Christina.Stahlbock@daadcairo.org
Egypt Internet: http://cairo.daad.de
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DAAD CAIRO NEWS
2/2011 Dual MBA-degrees / Scholarships at GISMA Busi-

ness School in Germany
DAAD-
GISMA offers: two MBA degrees (the
Programmes internationally accredited degree
(AACSB) from Purdue University and
the GISMA MBA degree (Leibniz Uni-
DAAD Cairo Events versity Hannover), international ex-
change programs, global career op-
portunities, extensive world-wide
alumni network and an experienced
Study Program- international faculty.
mes in Germany
The GISMA Foundation makes scholarships available to appli-
cants with exceptional qualifications. Candidates need to hold an
initial university degree, rank at the top of their class and have
Science and Re- already gained some work experience, preferably abroad.
search in Germany The GISMA full-time program starts in August each year; applica-
tions for this year’s program start are possible until May 31 2011.
For further information please contact Svenja Heinke at
German Research info@gisma.com or visit www.gisma.com.
and Higher Educa-

the DAAD Office
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DAAD CAIRO NEWS
2/2011 New funding Initiative to promote

Academic Mobility
MARIE CURIE FELLOWSHIPS IN THE GERDA HEN-
DAAD- KEL FOUNDATION’S M4HUMAN PROGRAMME
Programmes Call for Proposals
Starting in 2011, the Gerda Henkel Foun-
DAAD Cairo Events dation is offering Marie Curie Fellowships
in the M4HUMAN (Mobility for experienced
researchers in historical humanities includ-
ing Islamic studies) programme aimed at
Study Program- supporting outstanding scholars. This
funding initiative is co-financed by the
mes in Germany European Commission under the EU’s
Seventh Framework Programme for Research.
One objective of this fixed-term programme is to increase net-
Science and Re- working between researchers in the historical humanities at the
international level, including researchers in religious, cultural and
search in Germany political sciences under the special programme “Islam, the mod-
ern nation state and transnational movements”.
Other goals include the promotion of trans-national academic ex-
German Research change, increasing transnational mobility, facilitating further edu-
cation and the positive and long-term influencing of the research
and Higher Educa- environment in both origin and destination countries. Research
scholarships can be requested for a larger-scale research work or
tion Institutions at in connection with a research project.
Selection Process
the DAAD Office
Following the application phase, all fully completed applications
are evaluated by the International Advisory Committee and the
Academic Advisory Committee of the Gerda Henkel Foundation.
Miscellaneous The assessment criteria include the above average qualifications
of the applicant and the academic quality of the project. The final
decision on all applications is made by the Foundation’s Board of
Trustees, based on the recommendations of these two bodies.
Timetable Funding
Research projects in the following fields are supported in particu-
lar:
⇒ History
⇒ Prehistory and Early History
German Academic Exchange ⇒ Archaeology
⇒ Art History
Cairo - Zamalek ⇒ Historic Islamic Studies
Egypt ⇒ Legal History
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DAAD CAIRO NEWS
2/2011 In addition to the areas listed above, appropriate applications may

be submitted in respect of projects that align to the Gerda Henkel
Foundation’s special programme “Islam, the modern nation state
DAAD- and transnational movements”. Further details can be found at:
www.gerda-henkel-stiftung.de/special_programmes
Programmes
The programme provides 24-month research grants for two cate-
gories of researchers: Experienced researchers (holding a doctor-
DAAD Cairo Events ate or with 4 to 10 years of comparable and proven research ex-
perience)
Senior researchers (holding post-doctoral qualifications, a compa-
Study Program- rable academic ranking, or with more than 10 years of compara-
ble and proven research experience)
mes in Germany
The grants cover the following costs:
Science and Re- ⇒ Living costs in the destination country (plus a family/child
search in Germany allowance if applicable)

⇒ Mobility allowance
⇒ Travel allowance
German Research Research costs (covering the costs of further training, start-up
and Higher Educa- and return costs, together with an allowance to defray the costs of
the host institution)
tion Institutions at For further information (including the required application
forms, deadlines and available endowments), please refer to
the DAAD Office our homepage at: www.gerda-henkel-stiftung.de/eng
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DAAD CAIRO NEWS
2/2011
DAAD-
Programmes W2 Professorship responsible for the field of
„ Natural Resources Management “
DAAD Cairo Events Cologne University of Applied Sciences ranks among the out-
standing innovative and research oriented universities focused on
practice and application. The university is well grounded in the
fields of engineering, natural sciences and computer science as
Study Program- well as in social sciences, humanities and design. CUAS offers a
wide variety of accredited degree courses targeted on scientific
mes in Germany qualification and employability. The research-related contacts are
spread worldwide. CUAS is an important partner of numerous
companies regarding transfer of knowledge and technology.
Science and Re- With immediate effect, The Institute for Technology and Re-
sources Management in the Tropics and Subtropics (ITT) is offer-
search in Germany ing a position for a W2 Professorship responsible for the field
of „Natural Resources Management “ The professorship is lo-
cated at the Institute for Technology and Resources Management
in the Tropics and Subtropics (ITT). The position will be
German Research awarded for 12 months (in exceptional cases 6 months would
also be possible). Reference No: ITT 2011 - 1
and Higher Educa-
tion Institutions at Responsibilities:
the DAAD Office You will represent the area "Natural Resources Management" in
the postgraduate courses at the ITT. Within this area you should
focus on one of the following themes, addressing specifically the
implications of Global Change:
Miscellaneous ⇒ Integrated water resources management
⇒ Land use dynamics and biodiversity
⇒ Renewable energies
Urban and regional management and sustainable liveli-
Timetable ⇒
hoods of the poor
Your lectures and research activities should cover areas like
⇒ analysis of processes of global change with relevance to
the management of natural resources
⇒ methods and concepts for the assessment of natural re-
sources
⇒ sustainable management of natural resources considering
German Academic Exchange economic, social and institutional aspects.
Service - Branch office Cairo It is expected to support the advancement of teaching through
especially for the purpose of expanding e-learning activities.
Cairo - Zamalek
If you need any more information, please contact Prof. Dr. Lars
Egypt Ribbe, E-Mail: lars.ribbe@fh-koeln.de,
Phone: +20 2 2735 27 26
Fax : +20 2 2738 41 36 17
DAAD CAIRO NEWS
2/2011 or visit our website:

http://www.verwaltung.fh-koeln.de/aktuelles/2011/03
verw_msg_03856.html.
DAAD-
We explicitly welcome applications
Programmes by women which, in case of equal
qualification, competence, and ex-
pertise will be given preferential
consideration according to the
DAAD Cairo Events regulations of the equality law of
the state of NRW.
In case of equal qualification, se-
Study Program- verely handicapped candidates will be given preferential consid-
eration. We are looking forward to your informative application,
mes in Germany which you will kindly send together with the usual application
documents, and no later than 15.05.2011 to:
The President, Fachhochschule Köln, z. Hd. Frau Kathleen Li-
Science and Re- esow, Gustav-Heinemann-Ufer 54, 50968 Köln
search in Germany or as digital copy to kathleen.liesow@fhkoeln.de quoting the ref-

erence no.
Further information about the Cologne University of Applied
Sciences you will find on our homepage www.fh-koeln.de.
German Research
and Higher Educa-
the DAAD Office
Miscellaneous
Timetable

Cairo - Zamalek
Egypt
Phone: +20 2 2735 27 26
Fax : +20 2 2738 41 36 18
DAAD CAIRO NEWS
2/2011 Visiting Professor for Sustainable Water

Management
DAAD-
The Excellence Center for Development Cooperation at Tech-
Programmes nische Universität Braunschweig seeks a Visiting Professor for
Sustainable Water Management for a period of six or twelve
months.
DAAD Cairo Events The Excellence Center – Sustainable Water Management in De-
veloping Countries, implemented by the Technische Universität
Braunschweig together with 32 Partner Universities in Latin Amer-
ica, South East Asia, Middle East and Sub-Sahara Africa is one of
Study Program- five excellence centers of the program "ex-ceed – Higher Ecuda-
tion Excellence in Development Cooperation” which is supported
mes in Germany by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) with funds
of the Federal Ministry of Economic Cooperation and Develop-
ment (BMZ) of Germany.
Science and Re- The international and multidisciplinary Exceed project is engaged
in five major research topics:
search in Germany ⇒ "Water and Agriculture in arid and semi-arid Regions”,
⇒ "Water in Mega Cities”,
German Research ⇒ "Aquatic Ecosystems and Coastal Engineering”,
and Higher Educa- ⇒ "Water and Health” and "Water in a Global World”
tion Institutions at The Excellence Center is looking forward to new applications for
the DAAD Office the Guest Professorship within the Exceed Project. The position
is addressed to candidates from developing countries according
to DAC list:
http://www.daad.de/imperia/md/content/entwicklung/hochschulen/
Miscellaneous hochschulexzellenz/dac.pdf.
Interested professors submit their applications via e-mail for this

Timetable and for the next years to:
Dr. Heike Dieckmann,
Scientific Coordinator of Exceed:
exceed@tu-bs.de.

Cairo - Zamalek
Egypt
Phone: +20 2 2735 27 26
Fax : +20 2 2738 41 36 19
DAAD CAIRO NEWS
2/2011
Applications shall contain:
⇒ cover (motivation) letter,
DAAD- ⇒ CV showing the scientific expertise,
Programmes ⇒ proposed research area of the guest professorship (related
to the five main research topics of Exceed),
DAAD Cairo Events ⇒ research proposal (five pages maximum) for the interna-
tional guest team to be chaired,
⇒ proposed lectures to be given at TU Braunschweig,

Study Program- ⇒ your preferred starting date in Braunschweig
mes in Germany Next expected start date for the Winter Term 2011 / 2012: Oc-
tober 1, 2011.
Applications for later terms are highly appreciated as well.
Science and For further information please do not hesitate to contact Dr. Heike
Dieckmann by e-mail:
research in Ger- h.dieckmann@tu-bs.de or by telephone (+49 531 391 3935).
many
German Research
and Higher Educa-
the DAAD Office
Miscellaneous
Timetable

Cairo - Zamalek
Egypt
Phone: +20 2 2735 27 26
Fax : +20 2 2738 41 36 20
DAAD CAIRO NEWS
2/2011 The Orient-Institute Beirut (OIB)
The Orient-Institute Beirut

DAAD- (OIB) conducts and supports
Near East and the Arab World
Programmes related research on history
and contemporary matters.
Starting off from a historical
DAAD Cairo Events and philological approach, the
research projects at the Insti-
tute now cover such areas as the social sciences, political stud-
ies, religious studies, history and literary studies as well as philol-
Study Program- ogy. Collaboration with institutions and individuals in the region,
as well as research on source material from the region are con-
mes in Germany sidered prerequisites in any viable project and constitute a com-
mon conceptual framework. Since 2009, the institute has an office
in Cairo.
Science and The institute has an important library (ca. 130.000 items) fre-
quented by researchers from Lebanon and from abroad. It regu-
research in Ger- larly employs six (post doc) research associates at Beirut, and a
number of external researchers related to research projects. In
many addition, doctoral fellowships and short-term post-doc scholar-
ships are available. Two book series are published by the Insti-
tute. One is dedicated to the critical edition of mostly Arabic
German Research manuscripts (Bibliotheca Islamica), the other publishes studies on
history, society, politics and literature of the region (Beiruter Texte
and Higher Educa- und Studien).
the DAAD Office
Miscellaneous
Timetable

Cairo - Zamalek
Egypt
Phone: +20 2 2735 27 26
Fax : +20 2 2738 41 36 21
DAAD CAIRO NEWS
2/2011
Test DaF
The DAAD Cairo Office is a licensed Test Centre in which inter-

DAAD- ested parties can set the TestDaF. TestDaF is a certified lan-
guage test for foreigners who learn German and intend to study in
Programmes Germany or require a document that certifies their language skills
in the fields of reading, listening, writing and speaking. In order to
set the fee-based test one has to register first. The dates of the
DAAD Cairo Events TestDaF exams and the registration can be seen on the website
www.testdaf.de. For further questions kindly refer to Ms. Anne
Wildfeuer (anne.wildfeuer@daadcairo.org).
Study Program- Test DaF- international Test dates
mes in Germany
Science and registration dead-

Test no. Exam date
research in Ger- line
2011
many
T050 12. April 2011
13.04.2011–
T051 08. June 2011
German Research 11.05.2011
24.05.2011–
and Higher Educa- T052 19. July 2011
21.06.2011
tion Institutions at T053

10. September 201
1
12.07.2011–
09.08.2011
the DAAD Office T054 22. November 2011
27.09.2011–
25.10.2011
2012
Miscellaneous 15.11.2011–
T055 09. February 2012
12.01.2012
23.02.2012–
Timetable T056 26. April 2012
29.03.2012
19.04.2012–
T057 14. June 2012
17.05.2012
23.05.2012–
T058 18. July 2012
German Academic Exchange 20.06.2012
Service - Branch office Cairo 20. September 201 26.07.2012–
T059
2 23.08.2012
Cairo - Zamalek 18.09.2012–
T060 13. November 2012
16.10.2012
Egypt
Phone: +20 2 2735 27 26
Fax : +20 2 2738 41 36 22
DAAD CAIRO NEWS
2/2011 Calendar for the DAAD programmes
German-Egyptian Research Long Term Scholarship (GERLS)

DAAD-
Call for application Jul-01
Programmes
Deadline Oct-31
DAAD Cairo Events German-Egyptian Research Short Term Scholarship (GERSS)
Call for application Mar. 15 / Sept.1
Study Program- Deadline Apr. 30 / Oct.15
mes in Germany German-Egyptian Scientific Projects (GESP)
Call for application Jun-01

Science and
Deadline Sep-10
research in Ger-
Deutsch-Ägyptische Forschungsfonds (GERF)
many
Call for application
Deadline
German Research
and Higher Educa- Wissenschaftleraustauschprogramm (WAP)
tion Institutions at Call for application Jul-01

the DAAD Office
Deadline Oct-31
Wiedereinladungen (WE)
Miscellaneous
Call for application Jul-01
Deadline Oct-31
Timetable
Postgraduate Courses for Professionals
Call for application Apr-15

German Academic Exchange Deadline Jul-31
Public Policy and Good Governance (PPGG)
Cairo - Zamalek Call for application Apr-15
Egypt
Deadline Jul-31
Phone: +20 2 2735 27 26
Fax : +20 2 2738 41 36 23
DAAD CAIRO NEWS
2/2011 Absolventen der deutschen Auslandsschulen (Sawiris)
Call for application Feb-07
DAAD- Deadline over
Programmes Study Visits
Call for application
DAAD Cairo Events Deadline Feb.1 / May 1 / Nov.1
Unilead
Study Program- Call for application
mes in Germany Deadline Apr-10
Hochschulsommerkurse (HSK)
Science and Call for application Autumn each year
research in Ger- Deadline Jan-31
many Economic Change in The Arab Region (ECAR)
Call for application running

German Research Deadline Mar-30
and Higher Educa-
International Education Management (INEMA)
tion Institutions at Call for application running
the DAAD Office
Deadline Apr-15
Master of Integrated Urbanism and Sustainable Design (IUSD)

Miscellaneous
Timetable Deadline May-02
Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency for the MENA Region

(REMENA)
Service - Branch office Cairo Deadline Feb-02
11 Saleh Ayoub Street Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM)

Cairo - Zamalek
Egypt Call for application running
Phone: +20 2 2735 27 26 Deadline Mar-31

Fax : +20 2 2738 41 36 24

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2/2011 Dear friends and colleagues, ladies and gentlemen,

German Academic Exchange

2/2011 New Study Programme Public Policy and Good

What does the package include?

DAAD Cairo Events How do I apply?

Get more information at http://cairo.daad.de/ppgg, or contact

Submit your application by 31 July 2011. You will be invited for a

German Academic Exchange

The purpose of the master program is to develop and to provide

the DAAD Office

German Academic Exchange

2/2011 MSc Integrated Urbanism & Sustainable Design

Students will be equipped with

Timetable The Masters Programme is part of the German Academic Exchange

DAAD- Applications are open to participants from Germany, Egypt and

German Research This special programme is intended for highly-qualified foreign

the DAAD Office

German Academic Exchange

A total of 242 applications have been submitted for the GERLS

Alongside the fair, visitors will be offered a scientific further train-

Science and Re-

German Academic Exchange

Miscellaneous Date and Time: 9 May 2011, 7 pm

German Academic Exchange

2/2011 „Studying in Germany“ – Next Study Information

Since 2007 the DAAD Cairo Office organizes an annual Study

German Academic Exchange Programmkoordinatorin

2/2011 Dual MBA-degrees / Scholarships at GISMA Busi-

and Higher Educa-

German Academic Exchange

2/2011 New funding Initiative to promote

2/2011 In addition to the areas listed above, appropriate applications may

search in Germany allowance if applicable)

German Academic Exchange

2/2011 or visit our website:

search in Germany or as digital copy to kathleen.liesow@fhkoeln.de quoting the ref-

German Academic Exchange

2/2011 Visiting Professor for Sustainable Water

Interested professors submit their applications via e-mail for this

German Academic Exchange

⇒ proposed lectures to be given at TU Braunschweig,

German Academic Exchange

2/2011 The Orient-Institute Beirut (OIB)

The Orient-Institute Beirut

German Academic Exchange

The DAAD Cairo Office is a licensed Test Centre in which inter-

Study Program- Test DaF- international Test dates

Science and registration dead-

tion Institutions at T053

2/2011 Calendar for the DAAD programmes

German-Egyptian Research Long Term Scholarship (GERLS)

DAAD Cairo Events German-Egyptian Research Short Term Scholarship (GERSS)

Call for application Mar. 15 / Sept.1

Study Program- Deadline Apr. 30 / Oct.15

mes in Germany German-Egyptian Scientific Projects (GESP)

Call for application Jun-01

tion Institutions at Call for application Jul-01

Call for application Apr-15

2/2011 Absolventen der deutschen Auslandsschulen (Sawiris)

Call for application Feb-07

DAAD- Deadline over