FUNDS: Interested in interdisciplinary Arab-German research projects? The Arab-German Young Academy of Sciences and Humanities (AGYA) is looking for new members! Apply by 24 March 2019

The Arab-German Young Academy of Sciences and Humanities (AGYA), based at the Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities (BBAW) in Germany and the Academy of Scientific Research and Technology (ASRT) in Egypt, is pleased to announce its Call for Membership 2019. AGYA promotes research cooperation among outstanding early-career researchers from all disciplines who are affiliated with a research institution in Germany or any Arab country. The academy supports innovative interdisciplinary projects by its members in various fields of research, science policy and education. Current AGYA members from 17 countries have realized joint projects and initiatives on topics such as Arab and German Education; Common Heritage and Common Challenges; Energy, Water and Environment; Health and Society; Innovation; and Transformation.

Profit from a five-year membership in the academy, followed by lifelong membership in the alumni network!

Benefits

• Take an active part in the life of the research academy and realize your ideas and visions within the framework of Arab-German research cooperation.
• Implement innovative interdisciplinary research projects together with your fellow members, for which AGYA provides funding.
• Engage in joint initiatives on cutting-edge issues at the interface of science and society.
• Gain access to an exclusive international network of excellent researchers and leading innovators.
• Enhance your academic career with fresh interdisciplinary perspectives as well as your intercultural and leadership skills through tailor-made trainings.
• Increase your mobility with AGYA travel funds for participation in AGYA conferences and research stays in the Arab world and Germany.

Who can apply?

Eligible candidates include excellent and engaged early-career scholars who:

• come from the fields of Natural Sciences, Technology, Social Sciences, Humanities, Life Sciences and the Arts, with documented experience in research (310 years post PhD);
• are affiliated with a university or research institution in Germany or any Arab country: Algeria, Bahrain, Comoros, Djibouti, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Mauretania, Oman, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, Tunisia, United Arab Emirates, Yemen;
• have full command of English, the working language of AGYA. No knowledge of German or Arabic is necessary.

Successful candidates are expected to have a proven record of research excellence in their field of specialization. Candidates with strong potential for academic leadership will be given priority. Membership requires active engagement. As AGYA is a working academy, successful candidates are expected to dedicate a significant amount of time to AGYA activities and the funded projects they initiate within the framework of the Academy. AGYA membership lasts for five years, followed by lifelong membership in the AGYA Alumni Network.

Application deadline: 24 March 2019

Kindly find the Call for Membership Applications 2019 here. For more details please refer to the AGYA website: www.agya.info/cfm2019

The Arab-German Young Academy of Sciences and Humanities (AGYA)
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10117 Berlin/Germany

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