Frequently Asked Questions
This section collects answers to the most common questions 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 experienced researcher
- Are affiliated with a university in Gaza
Yes, if they are affiliated with a university in Gaza 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.
Unfortunately, no. To be eligible as a PhD candidate, applicants must have started their PhD research at the time of application. Applicants who are not yet enrolled in a PhD programme are not eligible.
No, there is no age limit to apply for the H-Gaza programme.
The “Submit your application” button becomes active only once all mandatory fields have been completed. If the button is still inactive, please review the online form carefully. In most cases, a list of errors will appear at the top of the form. Please note, however, that not all validation errors may be displayed (due to the technical way the online form validation logic is processed), so we recommend checking each section of the online form manually before submitting.
We noticed commonly missed mandatory fields, and list them here for your convenience:
Eligibility checklist: All eligibility criteria have to be met, and all three checkboxes must be confirmed before the application can be submitted.
Completed application form: please ensure that the completed application form is uploaded and included among the supporting documents. The template is available on the call webpage and can also be downloaded directly here: Application form template (PDF): English
Once your application has been submitted successfully, you will see a confirmation message on the screen and receive an automatic notification email from a no-reply email address containing your application ID. Do not reply to the notification email because it’s a no-reply address and it’s not monitored. Please write to h.gaza@uni-med.net if you have any questions. If you do not receive this confirmation, your application has not been submitted successfully.