3rd Call For Concept Paper

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SmartCISMARTCI 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’s critical infrastructure.

WHAT DO WE CALL FOR?

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.

RESEARCH AREAS OF INTEREST

  • Water Supply Systems
  • Renewable Energy
  • Intelligent Transportation
  • Healthcare services
  • Power Systems
  • Emergency services
  • Educational systems
  • Communications & Networking
  • Government services
  • Food and agriculture

Downloads

SmartCI Call for Concept Paper.
Concept Paper Template.
List of Funding Opportunities.
List of Funding Agencies.
Call for Concept Paper Brochure.
SmartCI flyer.
Booklet of First Call Proposal Writings Abstracts..

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

  • Concept paper submission through this form.
  • If you have any problem with the online submission, send your concept paper via email to sci@mena.vt.edu
  • Any submissions after the submission deadline will be excluded.
  • Questions, comments or suggestions should be directed to: smartci_q@mena.vt.edu.

TIMELINE

  • Concept paper submission opens: July 5th, 2014.
  • Concept paper submission deadline: August 15th, 2014.
  • Final decision announcement: September 15th, 2014.
  • Revised concept paper submission deadline: September 22nd, 2014.
  • Contracts signing: September 27th to 30th, 2014.
  • Hosting researchers starts on October 1st, 2014