ALEXANDRIA, Egypt: The Center for Special Studies and Programs (CSSP) in the Library of Alexandria is presenting research grants programs in order to support studies after the PhD programs. The center also provides different experiences and resources by cooperating with international scientists. CSSP aims to support scientific research in Egypt to help Egyptian researchers and scientists and promote their research. “CSSP aims to form a generation of creator researchers by depending on research grant programs,” the head of the center Mohamed Faham said. He added Egypt is full of enthusiastic youth who aim to join international organizations. However they cannot contact them. Research grants program targets to support Egyptian scientists and researchers younger than 35 years old and hold PhDs. Program will also support science and technology researches to cooperate with foreigner scientists. It aims to provide the chance for Egyptian researches studies to improve. The center also holds workshops and lectures of scientific research every year. The center presented grants for after PhD studies since 2004. The center also strengthens relationships with scientific organizations in and out of Egypt. The center realizes the problems scientists confront during their scientific research while turning them into real projects. The center, therefore, organizes workshops to help them achieve their goals. Research grants program covers all natural sciences, mathematics and information technology field. The applicant must be studies about agriculture science, biology, biotechnology, chemistry, biochemistry, earth sciences, scientific and technology engineering, information technology and bioinformatics, mathematics, medical sciences, physics, biophysics, or pre-university education fields. It should be mentioned Alexandria University established CSSP in July 2003 to restore its role in developing scientific research. The center aims to be an excellent center for experiences and resources to provide high-level practice for scientists and researchers.
