Newsletter 2/2024 l Freie Universität Berlin Cairo Office
15.10.2024
Dear Alumni, Partners, and Friends of Freie Universität Berlin,
What a busy and exciting few weeks it has been for the Egyptian-German academic community in Cairo! We’re excited to share some of the standout moments from a series of events that brought together scholars, students and institutions from both countries. These gatherings really underscored how strong and valued these academic collaborations are, and the energy around them is only growing.
From matchmaking events sparking new research partnerships to thought-provoking lectures, engaging study days and meaningful discussions with parents and students, the enthusiasm has been infectious.
On top of these event highlights, we’ve also included several open calls for PhD positions and fellowships in this newsletter. We hope you’ll take a look and spread the word!
Thank you for being such an important part of our community!
Yours,
Freie Universität Berlin Cairo Liaison Office
News & Events
- What has the Freie Universität Berlin Cairo Liaison Office been up to?
- The road to pharmacy profession in Germany
- Burial chamber of ancient Egyptian lady "Edi" found in Assiut
Opportunities
- German-Egyptian Research Fund (GERF)
- Berlin Program for Advanced German and European Studies
- Graduate School of North American Studies (GSNAS)
- Places in the Graduate School of East Asian Studies
- International Graduate Program Medical Neurosciences
- The Friedrich Schlegel Graduate School of Literary Studies and the Cluster of Excellence 2020 "EXC TC"
- Berlin Graduate School of Ancient Studies
- International Max Planck Research School for Biology And Computation
- Max Plank School of Cognition
- Doctoral Studies Program "History and Cultural Studies"
- Rising Star – Junior Fellowships at the Department of Biology, Chemistry and Pharmacy
- Get Your Math PhD in Berlin
- IPS program for the Arab countries
- FUBiS: Registration for Term II and III 2024 is open!
- Berlin Graduate School Muslim Cultures and Societies
- Elsa-Neumann-Scholarships
- DAAD Ta’ziz Short-Term Measures 2025
News & Events
What has the Freie Universität Berlin Cairo Liaison Office been up to?

Research Matchmaking and Beyond: A Recap of Our Recent Events
The road to pharmacy profession in Germany

Information sessions on the recognition process required to work in a German pharmacy. Next session will take place online on November 13, 2024.
Burial chamber of ancient Egyptian lady "Edi" found in Assiut

A joint Egyptian-German archaeological mission has uncovered the burial chamber of a woman named "Edi," the daughter of Jifai-Hapi in Assiut.
Opportunities
German-Egyptian Research Fund (GERF)
Sixth joint call of the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) and the Science, Technology and Innovation Funding Authority (STDF). Deadline is December 16, 2024.
Berlin Program for Advanced German and European Studies
Five different fellowships by the 2025/26 fellowship competition of the Berlin Program. Deadline is December 01, 2024.
Graduate School of North American Studies (GSNAS)
Doctoral Grants and Doctoral Memberships (Promotionsplätze) for the Academic Year 2025/26. Deadline: Jan 31, 2025.
Places in the Graduate School of East Asian Studies
Doctoral places at the Graduate School of East Asian Studies. The application deadline is November 15, 2024.
International Graduate Program Medical Neurosciences
An interdisplinary, international graduate program, which addresses both students of medicine or of life sciences (biology, biophysics, chemistry, psychology etc.) Next deadline for application is January 15, 2025.
The Friedrich Schlegel Graduate School of Literary Studies and the Cluster of Excellence 2020 "EXC TC"
Apply now for a position at FSGS and/or EXC 2020. The application deadline ends on 3 November 2024.
Berlin Graduate School of Ancient Studies
Six Scholarships for Doctoral Studies in Ancient Studies and related disciplines. The deadline for application is 1 November, 2024.
International Max Planck Research School for Biology And Computation
PhD Program for talented, creative and enthusiastic graduates from all over the world with a strong passion for working at the interface of molecular life sciences and computational sciences. Deadline is January 07, 2025.
Max Plank School of Cognition
A doctoral program for exceedingly bright students with strong academic experience in areas related to cognition. Deadline for Application is December 01, 2024.
Doctoral Studies Program "History and Cultural Studies"
The application deadline is November 15, 2024.
Rising Star – Junior Fellowships at the Department of Biology, Chemistry and Pharmacy
Fellowship for outstanding early-career researchers in the fields of Biology, Chemistry, and Pharmacy. Application deadline is October 31, 2024.
Get Your Math PhD in Berlin
An excellent doctoral program taught in English open to candidates with a Bachelor or a Master‘s degree. Deadline is December 01, 2024 (with scholarship).
IPS program for the Arab countries
The German Bundestag invites politically engaged graduates from the Arab region to take part in a scholarship program in Berlin from 1 to 30 September each year. Deadline for applications: December 10, 2024.
FUBiS: Registration for Term II and III 2024 is open!
FUBiS - International Summer and Winter University of the Freie Universität Berlin - offers intensive and semi-intensive German language classes in summer and winter.
Berlin Graduate School Muslim Cultures and Societies
Scholarships and Places in the "Berlin Graduate School Muslim Cultures and Societies" Doctoral Programme. The application deadline is November 01, 2024.
DAAD Ta’ziz Short-Term Measures 2025
Application deadline is 29 November 2024 for measures/activities between 1 March and 31 December 2025
30 May 2025 for measures/activities between 1 September and 31 December 2025
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