Frequently Asked Questions
This section will collect answers to the most common questions, doubts and uncertainties regarding the call for applications. It will be updated as needed.
You can apply if you:
- Are currently in Gaza or were displaced outside Gaza after 7 October 2023
- Are a PhD/doctoral candidate, postdoctoral researcher, or research-active academic
- Are affiliated with a university in Gaza
Yes, if they are affiliated with a Gazan university at the time of application and were displaced outside Gaza after 7 October 2023.
All disciplines are welcome. Priority is given to:
- Digital technologies and innovation systems
- Infrastructure, energy, and urban development
- Health systems and environmental sustainability
- Education, culture, and social development
- Economic systems, governance, and employment
Selected participants will receive:
- Mentoring and career guidance
- Up to 7,000 EUR research support
- Training in transferable skills
- Discipline-specific discussion groups
- Networking and collaboration opportunities
No. A basic knowledge of English is required for participation. Arabic-language mentoring and support materials will be provided where possible.
No. Only one application per person is allowed. In case of multiple submissions, only the first submitted application will be considered for evaluation.
No. Once submitted, applications cannot be changed or updated.
Yes. However, the use of generative AI tools is strongly discouraged, as applications should reflect the applicant’s own voice. Perceived extensive use of AI-generated language may be considered negatively in the evaluation process. Language errors will not be taken into account in the evaluation. In case applicants use generative AI tools to support the preparation of their application, responsibility for the content, accuracy, and authenticity of all the submitted information remains entirely with the applicant.