Application form – Horizon Europe project implemented by UNIMED – Mediterranean Universities Union to support Palestinian researchers in and from Gaza

You are encouraged to prepare the information requested and supporting documents before starting the online application and to have them ready for submission. A detailed description of the required documents is available in the Terms of Reference on the call webpage: https://www.h-gaza.eu/call.

Important note on connectivity: applicants who experience connectivity or technical difficulties when submitting the online form are kindly invited to contact h-gaza@uni-med.net. Alternative submission options will be provided.

Are you applying as:

Early-stage researcher (PhD candidate) Postdoctoral or experienced researcher

Eligibility checklist

I am currently a PhD candidate

I am currently a postdoctoral or experienced researcher

I am currently affiliated with a Palestinian university in Gaza I am currently based in Gaza or displaced outside Gaza after 7 October 2023

Applicant identification

First name * Last name * Date of birth * Country of birth * Gender * Nationality * Country of current residence *

Email address * Confirm email *

Phone/WhatsApp number Current institutional affiliation * Professional online profile (e.g. ORCID, WoS ID, Scopus ID, Google Scholar ID, or LinkedIn)

Supporting documents

A detailed description of the required supporting documents is available in the Terms of Reference on the call webpage.

Please upload the following documents. Maximum file size: 10 MB per file.

Common documents

1) Completed application formRequired

Upload the completed application form based on the template provided on the call webpage.

Accepted formats: DOC, DOCX, PDF. Maximum file size: 10 MB.

2) Curriculum vitaeRequired

Upload your curriculum vitae. It should be max. 3 pages, min. font size: 10.

Accepted formats: DOC, DOCX, PDF. Maximum file size: 10 MB.

3) Publications and research outputs — PhD candidates

List of publicationsOptional

Upload your list of publications, if available.

Accepted formats: DOC, DOCX, PDF. Maximum file size: 10 MB.

Selection of up to 3 most important publicationsOptional

Upload a selection of up to 3 most important publications, if available.

Accepted formats: DOC, DOCX, PDF. Maximum file size: 10 MB.

Progress report on the PhD projectRequired

Upload the progress report on the topic and status quo of the PhD project. It should be max. 2 pages, min. font size: 10.

Accepted formats: DOC, DOCX, PDF. Maximum file size: 10 MB.

4) Academic certificates — PhD candidates

Master's degree or equivalentRequired

Upload your Master's degree certificate or equivalent document.

Accepted formats: DOC, DOCX, PDF, JPG, JPEG, PNG. Maximum file size: 10 MB.

English courtesy translation of Master's degreeOptional

Upload an English courtesy translation if needed.

Accepted formats: DOC, DOCX, PDF, JPG, JPEG, PNG. Maximum file size: 10 MB.

Proof of having started the PhD projectRequired

Upload proof of having started the PhD project, e.g. last enrolment as a PhD student, admission to the PhD programme, transcript of records, etc.

Accepted formats: DOC, DOCX, PDF, JPG, JPEG, PNG. Maximum file size: 10 MB.

English courtesy translation of PhD project proofOptional

Upload an English courtesy translation if needed.

Accepted formats: DOC, DOCX, PDF, JPG, JPEG, PNG. Maximum file size: 10 MB.

3) Publications and research outputs — Postdoctoral and experienced researchers

List of publicationsRequired

Upload your list of publications.

Accepted formats: DOC, DOCX, PDF. Maximum file size: 10 MB.

Selection of up to 3 most important publicationsRequired

Upload a selection of up to 3 most important publications.

Accepted formats: DOC, DOCX, PDF. Maximum file size: 10 MB.

4) Academic certificates — Postdoctoral and experienced researchers

PhD certificate or equivalent confirmationRequired

Upload the PhD certificate or, if not available, a provisional certificate or official confirmation of successful defense of the doctoral thesis.

Accepted formats: DOC, DOCX, PDF, JPG, JPEG, PNG. Maximum file size: 10 MB.

English courtesy translationOptional

Upload an English courtesy translation if needed.

Accepted formats: DOC, DOCX, PDF, JPG, JPEG, PNG. Maximum file size: 10 MB.

5) Official letter from the home university in GazaRequired

Upload the official letter from the home university in Gaza.

Accepted formats: DOC, DOCX, PDF, JPG, JPEG, PNG. Maximum file size: 10 MB.

Additional information

Language proficiency

Please select your English language proficiency. Please note: This information will be used solely to tailor the Hub’s activities and support services to participants’ language needs, and will not be considered as part of the evaluation or selection process.

C1/C2 Proficient user B1/B2 Independent user A1/A2 Basic user No English proficiency

Other support programme

Are you currently benefiting from, or involved in, any other support programme, fellowship, mobility scheme, or research support programme?

No Yes

If yes, please specify which one(s).

Is there any additional information you would like to provide to help us in the evaluation and selection process? (optional)

Commitment and availability

The H-Gaza Virtual Research Collaboration Hub requires active participation in mentoring, training, and collaborative research activities.

I confirm my willingness and availability to actively engage in the programme’s activities during the period September 2026 – May 2027, if selected.

Declaration of consent

Please read the H-Gaza privacy statement here: https://h-gaza.eu/privacy

I agree to collecting, storing, and analysing of my personal data as explained in the privacy statement (that is, to participate in the H-Gaza call for applications): Yes No

If the answer is no, it is not possible to submit the application.

I agree that my anonymised data will be used for further research (optional): Yes No

I agree to be contacted by UNIMED about future opportunities, activities, events, and programmes that may be relevant to me (optional): Yes No