The Newton-Mosharafa Fund has launched a PhD placement programme for Egyptian students, giving them the opportunity to spend between nine to twelve months at a UK university doing research that contributes to the PhD degree. Read more about this opportunity here: http://www.britishcouncil.org.eg/sites/britishcouncil.eg/files/phd_overv...

We are accepting applications now and the deadline is 11.59 pm on 15 November. You can apply here https://britishcouncil-cxobw.formstack.com/forms/application_form_for_ne...

For a full list of requirements, eligibility criteria and instructions on applying, please see the detailed call documents and guide lines here https://eg.live.solas.britishcouncil.net/sites/britishcouncil.eg/files/g...

Newton-Mosharafa is the UK-Egypt £20million, 5 year programme to improve the science, research and innovation relationship between the two countries. It will include PhD scholarships, joint research funding, professional development for researchers and knowledge transfer schemes. The Fund is focused on 5 priority themes: water, agriculture, renewable energy, affordable healthcare and cultural heritage / archaeology.