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		<title>6th Call For Concept Paper</title>
		<link>http://smartci.alexu.edu.eg/?p=557</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 22 May 2018 09:23:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[M.Khaled]]></dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[SMARTCI SIXTH CALL FOR CONCEPT PAPER SmartCI has led the efforts to encourage innovations in the SmartCI research areas of interest through hosting innovative multidisciplinary research projects that target the development of Egypt&#8217;s critical infrastructure. WHAT DO WE CALL FOR? SmartCI Research Center is planning to incubate up to 8 research teams in every cycle [&#8230;]]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h3><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-114" alt="SmartCI" src="http://smartci.alexu.edu.eg/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/logo.jpg" width="150" height="156" />SMARTCI SIXTH CALL FOR CONCEPT PAPER</h3>
<p>SmartCI has led the efforts to encourage innovations in the SmartCI research areas of interest through hosting innovative multidisciplinary research projects that target the development of Egypt&#8217;s critical infrastructure.</p>
<h3>WHAT DO WE CALL FOR?</h3>
<p>SmartCI Research Center is planning to incubate up to 8 research teams in every cycle to write their research proposals through monthly research incentive of 1500 EGP for each team member. Furthermore, a maximum award of 10000 EGP may be offered to some teams upon proposal acceptance from the target funding agency according to their proposed project topic and team performance during proposal writing period.</p>
<h3>RESEARCH AREAS OF INTEREST</h3>
<p><b>Proposed Projects must lie within the following areas:</b></p>
<ul>
<li><em></em>ICT for Health<em></em></li>
<li><em></em>ICT for Transportation</li>
<li>ICT for Agriculture</li>
<li>ICT for the Disabled</li>
<li>ICT for Education</li>
<li>ICT for Energy</li>
<li>Electronic Design for ICT Applications<em></em></li>
</ul>
<h3>Downloads</h3>
<p><a href="http://smartci.alexu.edu.eg/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/SmartCI_5thCallFor-ConceptPaper_final.pdf">SmartCI Call for Concept Paper.</a><br />
<a href="http://smartci.alexu.edu.eg/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/SmartCI_5thCallTemplate_final.docx">Concept Paper Template.</a><br />
<a href="http://smartci.alexu.edu.eg/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/List-of-some-Funding-Opportunities-v4.pdf">List of Funding Opportunities</a>.<br />
<a href="http://smartci.alexu.edu.eg/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/Funding-Agencies.xls">List of Funding Agencies</a>.<br />
<a href="http://smartci.alexu.edu.eg/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/SmartCI-Brochure.pdf">Call for Concept Paper Brochure</a>.<br />
<a href="http://smartci.alexu.edu.eg/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/SmartCI-flyer.jpg">SmartCI flyer</a>.<br />
<a href="http://smartci.alexu.edu.eg/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/1st-call-proposals-Booklet.pdf">Booklet of First Call Proposal Writings Abstracts.</a><br />
<a href="http://smartci.alexu.edu.eg/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/SmartCI-Facts_Dec2014.pdf">SmartCI Facts Dec 2014</a></p>
<h3>SUBMISSION GUIDELINES</h3>
<ul>
<li>Concept paper submission through <a title="Concept Paper Submission" href="http://smartci.alexu.edu.eg/?page_id=194" target="_blank">this form</a>.</li>
<li>If you have any problem with the online submission, send your concept paper via email to <a>sci@mena.vt.edu</a></li>
<li>Any submissions after the submission deadline will be excluded.</li>
<li>Questions, comments or suggestions should be directed to: <a href="mailto:smartci_q@mena.vt.edu">smartci_q@mena.vt.edu</a>.</li>
</ul>
<h3>TIMELINE</h3>
<ul>
<li>Concept paper submission opens: <b><span style="text-decoration: underline;">January 1<sup>st</sup>, 2016</span></b></li>
<li>Concept paper submission deadline: <b><span style="text-decoration: underline;">January 31<sup>st</sup>, 2016</span></b></li>
<li>Final decision announcement:<b> <span style="text-decoration: underline;">March 1<sup>st</sup>, 2016</span></b></li>
<li>Revised concept paper submission deadline: <b><span style="text-decoration: underline;">March 10<sup>th</sup>, 2016</span></b></li>
<li>Contracts signing on: <b><span style="text-decoration: underline;">March 25<sup>th</sup>, 2016</span></b></li>
<li>Hosting researchers for proposal writing starts on: <b><span style="text-decoration: underline;">April 1<sup>st</sup>, 2016</span></b></li>
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		<title>5th Call For Concept Paper</title>
		<link>http://smartci.alexu.edu.eg/?p=551</link>
		<comments>http://smartci.alexu.edu.eg/?p=551#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 22 May 2018 09:12:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[M.Khaled]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Previous Call For Concept Papers]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[SMARTCI FIFTH CALL FOR CONCEPT PAPER SmartCI has led the efforts to encourage innovations in the SmartCI research areas of interest through hosting innovative multidisciplinary research projects that target the development of Egypt&#8217;s critical infrastructure. WHAT DO WE CALL FOR? SmartCI Research Center is planning to incubate up to 8 research teams in every cycle to [&#8230;]]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h3><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-114" alt="SmartCI" src="http://smartci.alexu.edu.eg/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/logo.jpg" width="150" height="156" />SMARTCI FIFTH CALL FOR CONCEPT PAPER</h3>
<p>SmartCI has led the efforts to encourage innovations in the SmartCI research areas of interest through hosting innovative multidisciplinary research projects that target the development of Egypt&#8217;s critical infrastructure.</p>
<h3>WHAT DO WE CALL FOR?</h3>
<p>SmartCI Research Center is planning to incubate up to 8 research teams in every cycle to write their research proposals through monthly research incentive of 1500 EGP for each team member. Furthermore, a maximum award of 10000 EGP may be offered to some teams upon proposal acceptance from the target funding agency according to their proposed project topic and team performance during proposal writing period.</p>
<h3>RESEARCH AREAS OF INTEREST</h3>
<p><b>Proposed Projects must lie within the following areas:</b></p>
<ul>
<li><em></em>ICT for Health<em></em></li>
<li><em></em>ICT for Transportation</li>
<li>ICT for Agriculture</li>
<li>ICT for the Disabled</li>
<li>ICT for Education</li>
<li>ICT for Energy</li>
<li>Electronic Design for ICT Applications<em></em></li>
</ul>
<h3>Downloads</h3>
<p><a href="http://smartci.alexu.edu.eg/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/SmartCI_5thCallFor-ConceptPaper_final.pdf">SmartCI Call for Concept Paper.</a><br />
<a href="http://smartci.alexu.edu.eg/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/SmartCI_5thCallTemplate_final.docx">Concept Paper Template.</a><br />
<a href="http://smartci.alexu.edu.eg/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/List-of-some-Funding-Opportunities-v4.pdf">List of Funding Opportunities</a>.<br />
<a href="http://smartci.alexu.edu.eg/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/Funding-Agencies.xls">List of Funding Agencies</a>.<br />
<a href="http://smartci.alexu.edu.eg/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/SmartCI-Brochure.pdf">Call for Concept Paper Brochure</a>.<br />
<a href="http://smartci.alexu.edu.eg/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/SmartCI-flyer.jpg">SmartCI flyer</a>.<br />
<a href="http://smartci.alexu.edu.eg/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/1st-call-proposals-Booklet.pdf">Booklet of First Call Proposal Writings Abstracts.</a><br />
<a href="http://smartci.alexu.edu.eg/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/SmartCI-Facts_Dec2014.pdf">SmartCI Facts Dec 2014</a></p>
<h3>SUBMISSION GUIDELINES</h3>
<ul>
<li>Concept paper submission through <a title="Concept Paper Submission" href="http://smartci.alexu.edu.eg/?page_id=194" target="_blank">this form</a>.</li>
<li>If you have any problem with the online submission, send your concept paper via email to <a>sci@mena.vt.edu</a></li>
<li>Any submissions after the submission deadline will be excluded.</li>
<li>Questions, comments or suggestions should be directed to: <a href="mailto:smartci_q@mena.vt.edu">smartci_q@mena.vt.edu</a>.</li>
</ul>
<h3>TIMELINE</h3>
<ul>
<li>Concept paper submission opens: <b><span style="text-decoration: underline;">August 1<sup>st</sup>, 2015 </span></b></li>
<li>Concept paper submission deadline: <b><span style="text-decoration: underline;">August 31<sup>st</sup>, 2015</span></b></li>
<li>Final decision announcement:<b> <span style="text-decoration: underline;">September 30<sup>th</sup>, 2015</span></b></li>
<li>Revised concept paper submission deadline: <b><span style="text-decoration: underline;">October 8<sup>th</sup>, 2015</span></b></li>
<li>Contracts signing on: <b><span style="text-decoration: underline;">October 20<sup>th</sup>, 2015</span></b></li>
<li>Hosting researchers for proposal writing starts on: <b><span style="text-decoration: underline;">November 1<sup>st</sup>, 2015</span><sup>  </sup></b></li>
</ul>
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		<title>4th Call For Concept Paper</title>
		<link>http://smartci.alexu.edu.eg/?p=544</link>
		<comments>http://smartci.alexu.edu.eg/?p=544#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 22 May 2018 08:47:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[M.Khaled]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Previous Call For Concept Papers]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[SMARTCI FOURTH CALL FOR CONCEPT PAPER SmartCI has led the efforts to encourage innovations in the SmartCI research areas of interest through hosting innovative multidisciplinary research projects that target the development of Egypt&#8217;s critical infrastructure. WHAT DO WE CALL FOR? SmartCI Research Center is planning to incubate up to 10 research teams in every cycle to [&#8230;]]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h3><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-114" alt="SmartCI" src="http://smartci.alexu.edu.eg/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/logo.jpg" width="150" height="156" />SMARTCI FOURTH CALL FOR CONCEPT PAPER</h3>
<p>SmartCI has led the efforts to encourage innovations in the SmartCI research areas of interest through hosting innovative multidisciplinary research projects that target the development of Egypt&#8217;s critical infrastructure.</p>
<h3>WHAT DO WE CALL FOR?</h3>
<p>SmartCI Research Center is planning to incubate up to 10 research teams in every cycle to write their research proposals through monthly research incentive of 1500 EGP for each team member and up to 10000 EGP upon proposal acceptance from the target funding agency.</p>
<h3>RESEARCH AREAS OF INTEREST</h3>
<ul>
<li>Water Supply Systems</li>
<li>Renewable Energy</li>
<li>Intelligent Transportation</li>
<li>Healthcare services</li>
<li>Power Systems</li>
<li>Emergency services</li>
<li>Educational systems</li>
<li>Communications &amp; Networking</li>
<li>Government services</li>
<li>Food and agriculture</li>
</ul>
<h3>Downloads</h3>
<p><a href="http://smartci.alexu.edu.eg/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/SmartCI-Call-for-Concept-Paper_Call4.pdf">SmartCI Call for Concept Paper.</a><br />
<a href="http://smartci.alexu.edu.eg/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Concept-Paper-Template_Call4.docx">Concept Paper Template.</a><br />
<a href="http://smartci.alexu.edu.eg/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/List-of-some-Funding-Opportunities-v4.pdf">List of Funding Opportunities</a>.<br />
<a href="http://smartci.alexu.edu.eg/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/Funding-Agencies.xls">List of Funding Agencies</a>.<br />
<a href="http://smartci.alexu.edu.eg/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/SmartCI-Brochure.pdf">Call for Concept Paper Brochure</a>.<br />
<a href="http://smartci.alexu.edu.eg/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/SmartCI-flyer.jpg">SmartCI flyer</a>.<br />
<a href="http://smartci.alexu.edu.eg/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/1st-call-proposals-Booklet.pdf">Booklet of First Call Proposal Writings Abstracts.</a><br />
<a href="http://smartci.alexu.edu.eg/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/SmartCI-Facts_Dec2014.pdf">SmartCI Facts Dec 2014</a></p>
<h3>SUBMISSION GUIDELINES</h3>
<ul>
<li>Concept paper submission through <a title="Concept Paper Submission" href="http://smartci.alexu.edu.eg/?page_id=194" target="_blank">this form</a>.</li>
<li>If you have any problem with the online submission, send your concept paper via email to <a>sci@mena.vt.edu</a></li>
<li>Any submissions after the submission deadline will be excluded.</li>
<li>Questions, comments or suggestions should be directed to: <a href="mailto:smartci_q@mena.vt.edu">smartci_q@mena.vt.edu</a>.</li>
</ul>
<h3>TIMELINE</h3>
<ul>
<li>Concept paper submission opens: <b>January 1<sup>st</sup>, 2015 </b>.</li>
<li>Concept paper submission deadline: <b>February 1<sup>st</sup>, 2015</b>.</li>
<li>Final decision announcement: <b>March 1<sup>st</sup>, 2015</b>.</li>
<li>Revised concept paper submission deadline: <b>March 8<sup>th</sup>, 2015</b><strong>.<br />
</strong></li>
<li>Contracts signing: <b>March 15<sup>th</sup> to 31<sup>st</sup>, 2015</b><strong>.<span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong><strong><strong></strong><br />
</strong></strong></span></strong></li>
<li>Hosting researchers starts on <b>April 1<sup>st</sup>, 2015.<sup>  </sup></b></li>
</ul>
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		<title>3rd Call For Concept Paper</title>
		<link>http://smartci.alexu.edu.eg/?p=467</link>
		<comments>http://smartci.alexu.edu.eg/?p=467#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 28 Dec 2014 09:18:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[M.Khaled]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Previous Call For Concept Papers]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[SMARTCI THIRD CALL FOR CONCEPT PAPER SmartCI has led the efforts to encourage innovations in the SmartCI research areas of interest through hosting innovative multidisciplinary research projects that target the development of Egypt&#8217;s critical infrastructure. WHAT DO WE CALL FOR? SmartCI Research Center is planning to incubate up to 10 research teams in every cycle [&#8230;]]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h3><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-114" alt="SmartCI" src="http://smartci.alexu.edu.eg/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/logo.jpg" width="150" height="156" />SMARTCI THIRD CALL FOR CONCEPT PAPER</h3>
<p>SmartCI has led the efforts to encourage innovations in the SmartCI research areas of interest through hosting innovative multidisciplinary research projects that target the development of Egypt&#8217;s critical infrastructure.</p>
<h3>WHAT DO WE CALL FOR?</h3>
<p>SmartCI Research Center is planning to incubate up to 10 research teams in every cycle to write their research proposals through monthly research incentive of 1500 EGP for each team member and up to 10000 EGP upon proposal acceptance from the target funding agency.</p>
<h3>RESEARCH AREAS OF INTEREST</h3>
<ul>
<li>Water Supply Systems</li>
<li>Renewable Energy</li>
<li>Intelligent Transportation</li>
<li>Healthcare services</li>
<li>Power Systems</li>
<li>Emergency services</li>
<li>Educational systems</li>
<li>Communications &amp; Networking</li>
<li>Government services</li>
<li>Food and agriculture</li>
</ul>
<h3>Downloads</h3>
<p><a href="http://smartci.alexu.edu.eg/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/SmartCI-3rd-call-for-concept-paper.pdf">SmartCI Call for Concept Paper</a>.<br />
<a href="http://smartci.alexu.edu.eg/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/concept-paper-template_call3.docx">Concept Paper Template.</a><br />
<a href="http://smartci.alexu.edu.eg/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/List-of-some-Funding-Opportunities-v4.pdf">List of Funding Opportunities</a>.<br />
<a href="http://smartci.alexu.edu.eg/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/Funding-Agencies.xls">List of Funding Agencies</a>.<br />
<a href="http://smartci.alexu.edu.eg/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/SmartCI-Brochure.pdf">Call for Concept Paper Brochure</a>.<br />
<a href="http://smartci.alexu.edu.eg/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/SmartCI-flyer.jpg">SmartCI flyer</a>.<br />
<a href="http://smartci.alexu.edu.eg/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/1st-call-proposals-Booklet.pdf">Booklet of First Call Proposal Writings Abstracts.</a>.</p>
<h3>SUBMISSION GUIDELINES</h3>
<ul>
<li>Concept paper submission through <a title="Concept Paper Submission" href="http://smartci.alexu.edu.eg/?page_id=194" target="_blank">this form</a>.</li>
<li>If you have any problem with the online submission, send your concept paper via email to <a>sci@mena.vt.edu</a></li>
<li>Any submissions after the submission deadline will be excluded.</li>
<li>Questions, comments or suggestions should be directed to: <a href="mailto:smartci_q@mena.vt.edu">smartci_q@mena.vt.edu</a>.</li>
</ul>
<h3>TIMELINE</h3>
<ul>
<li>Concept paper submission opens: <strong>July 5<sup>th</sup>, 2014</strong>.</li>
<li>Concept paper submission deadline: <strong>August 15<sup>th</sup>, 2014</strong>.</li>
<li>Final decision announcement: <strong>September 15<sup>th</sup>, 2014</strong>.</li>
<li>Revised concept paper submission deadline: <strong>September 22<sup>nd</sup>, 2014.<br />
</strong></li>
<li>Contracts signing: <strong><strong>September </strong>27<sup>th</sup> to 30<sup>th</sup>, 2014.<span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong><strong><strong></strong><br />
</strong></strong></span></strong></li>
<li>Hosting researchers starts on <strong>October 1<sup>st</sup>, 2014</strong></li>
</ul>
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		<title>2nd Call For Concept Paper</title>
		<link>http://smartci.alexu.edu.eg/?p=145</link>
		<comments>http://smartci.alexu.edu.eg/?p=145#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 17 Nov 2013 21:13:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[elmongui]]></dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[SMARTCI SECOND CALL FOR CONCEPT PAPER SmartCI has led the efforts to encourage innovations in the SmartCI research areas of interest through hosting innovative multidisciplinary research projects that target the development of Egypt&#8217;s critical infrastructure. WHAT DO WE CALL FOR? SmartCI Research Center is planning to incubate up to 10 research teams in every cycle [&#8230;]]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h3><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-114" alt="SmartCI" src="http://smartci.alexu.edu.eg/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/logo.jpg" width="150" height="156" />SMARTCI SECOND CALL FOR CONCEPT PAPER</h3>
<p>SmartCI has led the efforts to encourage innovations in the SmartCI research areas of interest through hosting innovative multidisciplinary research projects that target the development of Egypt&#8217;s critical infrastructure.</p>
<h3>WHAT DO WE CALL FOR?</h3>
<p>SmartCI Research Center is planning to incubate up to 10 research teams in every cycle to write their research proposals through monthly research incentive of 1500 EGP for each team member and up to 10000 EGP upon proposal acceptance from the target funding agency.</p>
<h3>RESEARCH AREAS OF INTEREST</h3>
<ul>
<li>Water Supply Systems</li>
<li>Renewable Energy</li>
<li>Intelligent Transportation</li>
<li>Healthcare services</li>
<li>Power Systems</li>
<li>Emergency services</li>
<li>Educational systems</li>
<li>Communications &amp; Networking</li>
<li>Government services</li>
<li>Food and agriculture</li>
</ul>
<h3>Downloads</h3>
<p><a href="http://smartci.alexu.edu.eg/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/SmartCI-2nd-call-for-concept-paper_v3.pdf">SmartCI Call for Concept Paper</a>.<br />
<a href="http://smartci.alexu.edu.eg/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/2nd-concept-paper-template.docx">Concept Paper Template.</a><br />
<a href="http://smartci.alexu.edu.eg/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/List-of-some-Funding-Opportunities-v4.pdf">List of Funding Opportunities</a>.<br />
<a href="http://smartci.alexu.edu.eg/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/Funding-Agencies.xls">List of Funding Agencies</a>.<br />
<a href="http://smartci.alexu.edu.eg/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/SmartCI-Brochure.pdf">Call for Concept Paper Brochure</a>.<br />
<a href="http://smartci.alexu.edu.eg/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/1st-call-proposals-Booklet.pdf">Booklet of First Call Proposal Writings Abstracts.</a>.</p>
<h3>SUBMISSION GUIDELINES</h3>
<ul>
<li>Concept paper submission through <a title="Concept Paper Submission" href="http://smartci.alexu.edu.eg/?page_id=194" target="_blank">this form</a>.</li>
<li>Any submissions after the submission deadline will be excluded.</li>
<li>Questions, comments or suggestions should be directed to: <a href="mailto:smartci_q@mena.vt.edu">smartci_q@mena.vt.edu</a>.</li>
</ul>
<h3>TIMELINE</h3>
<ul>
<li>Concept paper submission opens: <strong>January 1<sup>st</sup>, 2014 &#8211; 2pm</strong>.</li>
<li>Concept paper submission deadline: <strong>February 1<sup>st</sup>, 2014 &#8211; 2pm</strong>. <span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>Extended to February 15<sup>th</sup>, 2014 – 2pm.</strong></span></li>
<li>Final decision announcement: <strong>March 1<sup>st</sup>, 2014</strong>. <span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>Moved to March 15<sup>th</sup>, 2014.</strong></span></li>
<li>Revised concept paper submission deadline: <strong>March 8<sup>th</sup>, 2014. <span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>Moved to March 22<sup>nd</sup>, 2014.</strong></span><br />
</strong></li>
<li>Contracts signing: <strong>March 15<sup>th</sup> to 22<sup>nd</sup>, 2014.<span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong> <strong>Moved to March 25<strong><sup>th</sup></strong> to March 29<sup>th</sup>, 2014.</strong></strong></span></strong></li>
<li>Hosting researchers starts on <strong>April 1<sup>st</sup>, 2014</strong></li>
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		<title>1st Call For Concept Paper</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[SMARTCI FIRST CALL FOR CONCEPT PAPER SmartCI has led the efforts to encourage innovations in the SmartCI research areas of interest through hosting innovative multidisciplinary research projects that target the development of Egypt&#8217;s critical infrastructure. WHAT DO WE CALL FOR? SmartCI Research Center is planning to incubate up to 15 research teams in every cycle [&#8230;]]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h3><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-114" alt="SmartCI" src="http://qau.eng.alexu.edu.eg/sci/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/logo.jpg" width="150" height="156" />SMARTCI FIRST CALL FOR CONCEPT PAPER</h3>
<p>SmartCI has led the efforts to encourage innovations in the SmartCI research areas of interest through hosting innovative multidisciplinary research projects that target the development of Egypt&#8217;s critical infrastructure.</p>
<h3>WHAT DO WE CALL FOR?</h3>
<p>SmartCI Research Center is planning to incubate up to 15 research teams in every cycle to write their research proposals through monthly research incentive of 1500 EGP for each team member and up to 10000 EGP upon proposal acceptance from the target funding agency.</p>
<h3>RESEARCH AREAS OF INTEREST</h3>
<ul>
<li>Water Supply Systems</li>
<li>Renewable Energy</li>
<li>Intelligent Transportation</li>
<li>Healthcare services</li>
<li>Power Systems</li>
<li>Emergency services</li>
<li>Educational systems</li>
<li>Communications &amp; Networking</li>
<li>Government services</li>
<li>Food and agriculture</li>
</ul>
<p>Details, guidelines and the overall process of the call are clarified in the <a href="http://qau.eng.alexu.edu.eg/sci/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/SmartCI-Call-for-Concept-Paper.pdf">SmartCI Call for Concept Paper</a>.<br />
Applicants must use the following proposed <a href="http://qau.eng.alexu.edu.eg/sci/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/concept-paper-template.docx">Concept Paper Template</a>.<br />
Applicants may use <a href="http://qau.eng.alexu.edu.eg/sci/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/Funding-Agencies.xls">List of Funding Opportunities</a> and <a href="http://qau.eng.alexu.edu.eg/sci/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/Funding-Agencies.xls">List of Funding Agencies</a>.<br />
Call for <a href="http://qau.eng.alexu.edu.eg/sci/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/SmartCI-Brochure.pdf">Concept Paper Brochure</a>.</p>
<h3>SUBMISSION GUIDELINES</h3>
<ul>
<li>Concept paper submission by e-mail to: <a href="mailto:sci@mena.vt.edu">sci@mena.vt.edu</a>.</li>
<li>Applicants should use the Concept Paper Template.</li>
<li>Any submissions after the submission deadline will be excluded.</li>
<li>Questions, comments or suggestions should be directed to: <a href="mailto:smartci_q@mena.vt.edu">smartci_q@mena.vt.edu</a>.</li>
<li>Frequently asked questions will be posted on FAQ.</li>
</ul>
<h3>TIMELINE</h3>
<ul>
<li>Concept paper Submission opens: <strong>July 1, 2013 &#8211; 2pm</strong>.</li>
<li>Concept paper Submission deadline: <strong>August 1, 2013 &#8211; 2pm</strong>.</li>
<li><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>Deadline Extension:<br />
Concept paper Submission Deadline has been extended to: August 15, 2013 &#8211; 2pm.</strong></span></li>
<li>Final decision announcement: <strong>September 1, 2013</strong>.</li>
<li><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>Final Decision Extension:<br />
Final Decision has been moved to: September 15, 2013.</strong></span></li>
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