Open Application for Master's and PhD Scholarships under the "Step By Step – Cycle 2" Program within the GROWTH 2026 Program

فتح باب التقدم لمنح الماجستير والدكتوراه "Step By Step – Cycle 2" ضمن برنامج GROWTH 2026


The Academy of Scientific Research and Technology announces

 

the opening of applications for Master's and Doctoral scholarships

 

within the main program for developing the capabilities of researchers from secondary school to international level (GROWTH).

 

Application Period:

 

From March 1st to May 31st, 2026

 

First: PhD Scholarships

 

- Scholarship Duration: 4 years

 

- Scholarship Amount: Up to EGP 350,000 (maximum)

 

- The scholarship does not include a monthly salary or incentives.

 

Main Requirements:

 

Egyptian nationality

 

Master's degree from a recognized university (with a minimum grade of Very Good in the Bachelor's degree)

 

Actively enrolled in postgraduate studies at an Egyptian university

 

Completion of the PhD preparatory program

 

Age not exceeding 35 years

 

Affiliated with a research institution or a research and development department in a company/factory

 

Not receiving any other scholarship

 

Military service/public service status fulfilled

 

Priority will be given to recipients of the "Next Generation Scientists" scholarship

 

Consideration will be given to the applicant's and principal supervisor's H-index

 

Selection will be based on cumulative GPA, and in case of a tie, work experience will be considered

 

The scholarship does not constitute an appointment or commitment By way of employment

 

PhD Application Link:

 

Click Here

 

Second: Master's Scholarships

 

- Scholarship Duration: 3 years

 

- Scholarship Value: Up to EGP 250,000 (maximum)

 

- The scholarship does not include a monthly salary or incentives

 

- Main Requirements:

 

Egyptian nationality

 

Bachelor's degree with a minimum grade of Very Good from a recognized university

 

Actively enrolled in postgraduate studies (Master's) at an Egyptian university

 

Completion of the Master's preparatory program

 

Age not exceeding 30 years

 

Affiliated with a research institution or a research and development department in a company/factory

 

Not receiving any other scholarship

 

Compliance with military service/public service requirements

 

Selection will be based on cumulative GPA, and in case of a tie, work experience will be considered

 

The scholarship does not constitute an appointment or employment commitment

 

Master's Application Link:

 

Click Here

 

- Fields of Application (Master's and PhD):

 

Includes all basic sciences Priority applications are prioritized according to Egypt's Vision 2030, with a focus on emerging technologies such as:

 

Artificial intelligence, semiconductors, biotechnology, cyber security, high-performance computing, advanced materials, autonomous systems, quantum computing, genome editing, and others.

 

For inquiries:

 

stepbystep.2.asrt@gmail.com