Egyptian universities, research centres, public institutions, and non-academic organisations are invited to participate in the upcoming “Horizon Europe MSCA Info Day to Support Egyptian Institutions in Attracting International Researchers”.

The online event will take place on Sunday 15 March 2026, from 10:00 to 12:30 (Cairo time).

🔗 Registration Link: Available here.
🔗 Event Agenda: Agenda is available here.

Strengthening Egypt’s Role in Horizon Europe

The event aims to promote the Horizon Europe programme and, in particular, the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Postdoctoral Fellowships (PF) scheme among Egyptian institutions.

As Egypt is officially associated to Horizon Europe, Egyptian entities can participate under the same conditions as EU Member States. This Info Day seeks to raise awareness about how Egyptian institutions can act as host organisations for international researchers through Marie Sklodowska Curie Actions – Postdoctoral Fellowships:

• European Fellowships (EF)
• Global Fellowships (GF)

The overall objective is to increase the number of MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowship applications involving Egyptian host institutions in the 2026 and 2027 calls.

What Will the Event Cover?

Participants will receive comprehensive and practical guidance on:

• Navigating MSCA within Horizon Europe
• Egypt’s participation in MSCA: facts and figures
• 2026–2027 MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowship call details
  • Eligibility conditions and budget structure
  • European vs Global Fellowships
  • How to attract and invite international researchers
  • Using EURAXESS Jobs and HRS4R
  • Proposal writing strategies (Excellence, Impact, Implementation)
  • How to submit proposals via the Participant Portal
• Success stories from Global Fellowships
• Exploring other MSCA opportunities for institutions (DN, Staff Exchanges, COFUND)
• Marie Curie Alumni Association Africa Chapter activities
• MSCA National Contact Point Services in Egypt

Distinguished Speakers

The event will feature expert speakers and institutional representatives, including:

• Dr. Amr Radwan, Head of Research & Innovation Management Department, Academy of Scientific Research and Technology (ASRT)
• Dr. Tuğba Arslan, MSCA-GLOPOL Regional Liaison Officer
• Cristina Gomez, MSCA-GLOPOL Promotion Work Package Leader
• Precious Ekwere, Chair of the Africa Chapter of the Marie Curie Alumni Association
• A Global Fellowship awardee from The American University in Cairo

Why Participate?

This Info Day represents an important opportunity for Egyptian institutions to:

• Strengthen their international research profile
• Build strategic partnerships
• Increase institutional capacity in competitive EU funding
• Position Egypt as an attractive destination for excellent international researchers

For more information about Horizon Europe and MSCA opportunities, visit the official programme website here.